Last - Quotes
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms-to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.
In science it often happens that scientists say, "You know that`s a really good argument; my position is mistaken", and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn`t happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
The first step toward freedom from anger is to keep the lips silent when the heart is stirred; the next, to keep thoughts silent when the soul is upset; the last, to be totally calm when unclean winds are blowing.
Once the last trace of emotion has been eradicated, nothing remains of thought but absolute tautology.
It takes courage [...] to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest of our lives.
So the boy who dreamed tomorrow now is twenty
Though his dreams have lost some grandeur, coming true
There`ll be new dreams maybe better dreams a plenty
Before the last revolving year is through.
I always felt I had so many weaknesses myself that the last thing I should do was point out other people`s flaws to them.
No matter how many pages of sentences and paragraphs of great stories led up to it, it would always have the last word.
I think hearts are very much like glasses. If they do not break with the first ring, they usually last a considerable time.
People are not stupid. They believe things for reasons. The last way for skeptics to get the attention of bright, curious, intelligent people is to belittle or condescend or to show arrogance toward their beliefs.
Live each day as if it`s your last`, that was the conventional advice, but really, who had the energy for that? What if it rained or you felt a bit glandy? It just wasn`t practical. Better by far to simply try and be good and courageous and bold and to make a difference. Not change the world exactly, but the bit around you.
So as long as I live I`ll love you
Will have and hold you
You look so beautiful in white
And from now to my very last breath
This day I`ll cherish.
The holy passion of friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.