“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
Source: Meditations
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Marcus Aurelius400
Emperor of Ancient Rome 121–180Related quotes
Norman Maclean (1902–1990) American author and scholar
"A River Runs Through It", p. 68
A River Runs Through It (1976)
Haruki Murakami book Kafka on the Shore
Source: Kafka on the Shore (2002), Chapter 15
Context: Now I know exactly how dangerous the forest can be. And I hope I never forget it. Just like Crow said, the world's filled with things I don't know about. All the plants and trees there, for instance. I'd never imagined that trees could be so weird and unearthly. I mean, the only plants I've ever really seen or touched till now are the city kind -neatly trimmed and cared-for bushes and trees. But the ones here -the ones living here -are totally different. They have a physical power, their breath grazing any humans who might chance by, their gaze zeroing in on the intruder like they've spotted their prey. Like they have some dark, prehistoric, magical powers. Like deep-sea creatures rule the ocean depths, in the forest trees reign supreme. If it wanted to, the forest could reject me-or swallow me up whole. A healthy amount of fear and respect might be a good idea.
“The future's too bright to dwell on the past. Life moves fast, run faster.”
Frank Iero (1981) American musician
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) Yogi, a guru of Kriya Yoga and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship
Kate Bush (1958) British recording artist; singer, songwriter, musician and record producer
This was a song written for the soundtrack of The Magician of Lublin (1979), based on the 1960 novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer; Kate's singing of it appears at times in the background within the film - YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkfbkVKmbG0 <br class="br">Song lyrics, Singles and rarities
Rachel Carson (1907–1964) American marine biologist and conservationist
The Sense of Wonder (1965)
Context: Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.