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Religion is not a belief system; it is a way of life.

From God: A Human History by Reza Aslan

Life is a very narrow bridge; the important thing is to not be afraid.

From How to Live: A Life of Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell

Nothing changes instantaneously: in a gradually heating bathtub, death is a slow experience.

From The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Digital minimalism is a philosophy that helps you question what digital communication and tools you should use.

From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

Being multi-hyphenate allows you to weave various threads of your life into a tapestry.

From The Multi-Hyphen Life by Emma Gannon

Living within your means is a powerful act of self-love.

From The Financial Diet by Chelsea Fagan

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran

The ability to edit genes is a profound advancement in our understanding of life.

From The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson

Your digital life should support your real life, not replace it.

From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

The question isn't, 'What do I want?' but 'What would excite me?'

From The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss

Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.

From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

The future of life depends on our ability to manage AI.

From Human Compatible by Stuart Russell

What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.

From What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey

We live in a world of information overload.

From The Information by James Gleick

Freedom is the most important thing in life, and it is hard to maintain.

From The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant

The study of fungi reveals the complexity of life.

From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake

Saying yes means being open to the unexpected.

From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Create a life that reflects your values.

From Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu

The art of living well and the art of dying well are one.

From The Essential Epicurus by Epicurus

To run is to live, to run is to be free.

From Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn

For it is not the doctrine alone that is essential, but the life of the church which embodies that doctrine.

From The History of the Church by Eusebius

It’s not just about the orchid; it’s about the journey.

From The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean

The freedom to choose how you work is one of the greatest benefits of being a Company of One.

From Company of One by Paul Jarvis

The goal isn’t to maximize your net worth, but to maximize your life.

From The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

From The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The most important thing in life is to know what is important.

From The History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.

From The Greatest: My Own Story by Muhammad Ali

Mushroom hunting is not just a pastime; it's a way of life that fosters respect for nature.

From The Mushroom Hunters: On the Trail of an Underground America by Langdon Cook

The only way to create a living structure is to create it in a way that is alive.

From The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander

Wealth is not just about money; it’s about choices.

From We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers

The only thing that we can do is to keep on living.

From The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

In running, as in life, consistency is key; small, regular efforts lead to great results over time.

From The Science of Running by Steve Magness

The more you engage with the digital world, the more you can lose touch with the real world.

From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

In cycling, as in life, you must learn to embrace the struggle.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

The act of dying is one of the acts of life.

From The Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrison

With a growth mindset, you can create the life you want.

From Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

The experience of the sacred is a fundamental aspect of human life.

From The Sacred and The Profane by Mircea Eliade

The only way to live a creative life is to embrace your curiosity.

From Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

The life we receive is not short, but we make it so.

From On the Shortness of Life by Seneca

The only way to deal with life is to find joy in it.

From How to Live: A Life of Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell

The problems of philosophy are not abstract, but fundamental to our understanding of life.

From The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

Some elements are more than just chemistry; they are part of our lives.

From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean

Success is not about how much money you make, but how much freedom you have.

From The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

In every great work of art, there is a living quality that speaks to us.

From The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander

Understanding dopamine can help us make better life choices and understand our desires.

From The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. Long

It is not how long, but how well you have lived that matters.

From Letters from a Stoic by Seneca

Every challenge has taught me something valuable.

From More Myself by Alicia Keys

Judaism is not just a religion; it is a way of life.

From Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon

In the chaos of life, patterns begin to emerge.

From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson

Their short lives are filled with intense experiences.

From The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery

Life’s unpredictability is what makes it both challenging and exciting.

From The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow

Many were driven by the hope of a better life.

From The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.

From Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

You can’t take it with you, but you can leave it behind.

From Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach

There is no magic wand that you can wave to make everything better.

From Becoming by Michelle Obama

The road is long, but the journey is worth every mile.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

Life is a result of a long history of evolutionary processes.

From The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.

From What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey

Racing is not just about the bike; it's about everything that surrounds it.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

Fear of death is the greatest obstacle to living fully.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt

Every breath we take is a reminder of our fragility.

From The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson

We live in a culture where convenience often trumps quality, and this comes at a cost.

From The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr

The ability to think critically is essential for navigating life's challenges.

From The Great Mental Models Volume 1 by Shane Parrish

Mythology serves as a bridge between the sacred and the everyday world.

From The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong

The colors of our experiences create the palette of our existence.

From The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life's Work at 72 by Molly Peacock

The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.

From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell

The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.

From The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The journey is just as important as the destination.

From Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor

Stop waiting for someone to come and fix everything for you.

From Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis

To build is to make a statement about life and how we relate to it.

From The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander

As far as we can judge, the forms of life are not immutable.

From The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin

It's like a form of magic, really. The way stories can weave themselves into the fabric of our lives.

From The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Every moment is a gift; we should cherish it.

From The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche

It is the uncertainty of life that makes it worth living.

From Foundation by Isaac Asimov

It is good to live because living is all we have.

From The Stranger by Albert Camus

To create a living structure, you must first understand the pattern of life.

From The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander

What if, at the end of our lives, we were to realize that we had not lived at all?

From The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life's Work at 72 by Molly Peacock

In a world that never stops, we must prioritize sleep.

From The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington

Life is full of surprises, and art is a way to capture them.

From The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life's Work at 72 by Molly Peacock