Quotes on the Meaning of Life

Cherokee Expression: When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.

Bob Dole: When it's all over, it's not who you were. It's whether you made a difference.

Sydney Harris: When I hear somebody sigh, "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, "Compared to what?

Kathleen A. Sutton: When you can't have what you want, it's time to start wanting what you have.

I found these and thought I would share them. My favorite one is Kathleen A. Sutton's.

Comments: 8

Bryan Bales Oct 29, 2008, 3:47am UTC

Great quotes! I like the Sydney Harris quote...made me think..lol

Randee "The Court Jester of LaLa Land ! ! !" always and forever, I just want to celebrate Oct 29, 2008, 5:38am UTC

I love these Shirley......
they're going into my little red book of quotes.........

Elaine S. Oct 29, 2008, 8:03am UTC

Good ones Shirley

Rebecca P. Oct 29, 2008, 8:24am UTC

Great quotes, thanks for sharing

Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. Oct 29, 2008, 10:20am UTC

These are all really great quotes!

Dan H. Oct 29, 2008, 4:47pm UTC

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Nora D. Oct 29, 2008, 4:48pm UTC

Wow, these are very, very powerful quotes.....think more people should read, and think a lot about, them!
Thanks for sharing!

Michelle C. Oct 30, 2008, 6:12am UTC

Great quotes. thanks for sharing!