There's no benchmark for how life's "supposed" to happen. There is no ideal world for you to wait around for. The world is always just what it is now, it's up to you how you respond to it.
Be kind - Remember every one you meet is fighting a battle - everybody's lonesome.
One of the advantages of living alone is that you don't have to wake up in the arms of a loved one.
You can make those promises with just as much passion the second time around. Such is the regenerative power of the human heart.
I am Dead, but it's not so bad. I've learned to live with it.
Promises that you make to yourself are often like the Japanese plum tree - they bear no fruit.
To know you are ignorant is the beginning of wisdom.
Jeez, Hazel," Percy said, "tell your horse to watch his language." Hazel tried not to laugh. "What did he say?" "With the cussing removed? He said he can get us to the top." Frank looked incredulous. "I thought the horse couldn't fly!" This time Arion whinnied so angrily, even Hazel could guess he was cursing. "Dude," Percy told the horse, "I've gotten suspended for saying less than that...
One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars; and the world will be better for this.