Something to think about

[ChrisH]

I thought I would start a thread where we could post those pieces of philosophy that we come across in our daily lives. Sometimes wise, sometimes funny, and usually - as the title says - gives us something to think about.

I'll begin with this one.

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether this happens at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps on learning not only remains young, but becomes constantly more valuable regardless of physical capacity.
- Harvey Ullman

[cmayer31]

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln

[Dorothy39]

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln

You beat me to the quick!!!

[Glacier]

I can't remember where I first saw this, but when I did my first thought was "that's my life." I use it now on my kennel letterhead ect. (Kennel name is Wandering Spirits)


All who wander are not lost. (J.R.R. Tolkien)

[lizbud]

Good idea Chris. I like all of these posted. Here's one that I like also.


Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world.-- John Evelyn

[finn's mom]

I have many favorites...

the ones in my signature, but, especially "The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world."

"I get up. I walk. I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing."

"No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer it has chosen."

"There is nothing more important than today."

"I cannot change or heal what I do not acknowledge."

"You can tell more about a man in an hour of play than in a year of conversation."

[Twisterdog]

I can't remember where I first saw this, but when I did my first thought was "that's my life." I use it now on my kennel letterhead ect. (Kennel name is Wandering Spirits)


All who wander are not lost. (J.R.R. Tolkien)

The rest of the quote is in my signature. It's Aragorn's Song, written by Bilbo Baggins, if you are interested. (Yes, I know, I'm an erormous Tolkien geek.)


"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is facing some sort of battle." Anon.

[Jadapit]

"A thoughtful act or a kind word may pass in a moment, but the warmth and care behind it stay in the heart forever." Marjoien Bastin




Five rules to being happy

1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less. (Tai Sheridan -ZenKettle)

[Glacier]

The rest of the quote is in my signature. It's Aragorn's Song, written by Bilbo Baggins, if you are interested. (Yes, I know, I'm an erormous Tolkien geek.)

I knew I'd seen it in someone's signature recently! I like the whole quote too, which is a little suprising considering I'm not a Tolkien/Lord of the Rings fan!

[Dorothy39]

That's a great quote, give me a few minutes---( locating old hand written journals...... )

[Alysser]

I have loved this quote ever since I saw it in a travel magazine.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take
but by the moments that take our breath away"

[Zippy]

Sometimes I lie awake at night and ask "Why me?"
Then a voice answers "Nothing personal,your name just happened to come up"
-Charlie Brown

[caseysmom]

"if one does not improve the place they live one doesn't deserve to live there"

may not have it exact....anyway John F. Kennedy