“It will take all your heart, it will take all your breath
It will be short, it will not be simple”

“Life is not measured by the breathes you take, but by the moments that take your breathe away.”

George Carlin (1937–2008) American stand-up comedian

“That was all part of giving someone a piece of your heart; they ended up taking a whole chunk of your mind and reserving it all for themselves.”

Cecelia Ahern book If You Could See Me Now

“Follow your heart but take your brain with you.”

Alfred Adler (1870–1937) Medical Doctor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Personality Theorist

“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.”

Thich Nhat Hanh (1926) Religious leader and peace activist

“To me you are your own God. But if you think otherwise, think to the end. If there be God, then all is God’s and all is for the best. Welcome all that comes with a glad and thankful heart. And love all creatures. This too will take you to your Self.”

Nisargadatta Maharaj (1897–1981) Indian guru

“See them together and you will feel a force that will take your breath away.”

Melina Marchetta Finnikin of the Rock

“Take your broken heart, make it into art.”

Carrie Fisher (1956–2016) American actress, screenwriter and novelist

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”

William Wordsworth (1770–1850) English Romantic poet

“People dancing all in the street
See the rhythm all in their feet
Life is good, wild and sweet.
Let the music play on (play on, play on)
Feel it in your heart
And feel it in your soul
Let the music take control.”

Lionel Richie (1949) American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor