“And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values: that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you’re going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don’t know them, and even if you don’t agree with them.”
Not only is it simple and elegant, it reminded me of the central themes which need to be present, next time I enter into a relationship.
Aug 26, 2008, 01:48PM PDT | 4 cheers | 0 comments
“si la vida te da más de cinco razones para seguir
si la vida te da más de 5 rincones para dormir
si la vida te da más de 5 millones para morir
se fuerza la máquina de noche y de día
se fuerza la máquina de noche y de día
si la vida te da más de 5 cabrones para aguantar
si la vida te da más de 5 lecciones para no seguir
se fuerza la máquina de noche y de día
se fuerza la máquina de noche y de día
se fuerza la máquina”
—Manu Chao
“The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”
—Walter Bagehot (though I love the grit with which it’s reiterated by John Locke!)
...and though it’s not “inspirational” per se, this one’s worth remembering…
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.”
—Mario Andretti
Aug 10, 2008, 12:31PM PDT | 0 comments
“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” (Joseph Campbell, apparently, I’ll have to look him up.)
Jun 21, 2008, 02:57PM PDT | 0 comments
How can I argue it’s simple and elegant truth? (I was listening to one of Jerry & Esther Hicks’ cds last night.)
Jun 09, 2008, 06:18AM PDT | 0 comments
Do you think it isn’t out there ‘cause you can’t see it?
Have you ever wished upon a star and had it not come true? Maybe you’re just wishing on a star that wasn’t meant for you.
Jun 08, 2008, 10:31AM PDT | 0 comments
Don’t confuse a broken heart with a bruised ego.
Men are like taxis. Their lights are on or off, and it has nothing to do with you.
The relationship is just… EASY.
May 21, 2008, 08:56PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments
—Glen Hansard (whom I completely adore) and Marketa Irglova – the single “Falling Slowly” from the Once soundtrack.
May 04, 2008, 10:01AM PDT | 2 cheers | 1 comment
“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.”
“Wait long enough and people will surprise and impress you.”
“You just have to decide if you’re a Tigger or an Eeyore.”
“Tell the truth. Be earnest. Apologize when you screw up.”
“Remember, brick walls let us show our dedication.”
May 03, 2008, 08:54PM PDT | 1 cheer | 2 comments
