“Life must go on, even if it's no joke… just pretend to believe in the future.”

“It is characteristic of theistic "tolerance" that no one really cares what the people believe in, just so they believe or pretend to believe.”

Emma Goldman (1868–1940) anarchist known for her political activism, writing, and speeches

“To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.”

Muhammad Ali (1942–2016) African American boxer, philanthropist and activist

“… choose to believe in your own myth
your own glamour
your own spell
a young woman who does this
(even if she is just pretending)
has everything….”

Francesca Lia Block (1962) American children's writer

“Life must go on; I forget just why.”

Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950) American poet

“I didn’t really believe I had "tiger blood" or "Adonis DNA." These were just jokes.”

Charlie Sheen (1965) American film and television actor

“I don't understand what's going on, but i'll just pretend that I do.”

Masashi Kishimoto (1974) Japanese manga artist

“Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.”

Jim Henson (1936–1990) American puppeteer

“I do believe that on a whole, women are definitely smarter than men…I also believe that dogs are smarter than women. (woman in audience says “Not buying that”) No? That one, you don’t believe it? You believe that I didn’t do a series of tests? You are right to not believe it, because I’m going to go ahead and admit that I do not believe what I just said, it was what’s described as a 'joke.'”

David Cross (1964) American comedian, writer and actor

“Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending. We've done just what we set out to do. Thanks to the lovers, the dreamers and you.”

Jim Henson (1936–1990) American puppeteer