I have always looked at life as a voyage, mostly wonderful, sometimes frightening. In my family and friends I have discovered treasure more valuable than gold.
Jimmy BuffettRead
I'm inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their age.
Interpretation
Staying motivated and persevering regardless of age is admirable.
This quote emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination throughout one's life. It highlights that inspiration can be found in individuals who continue to pursue their passions and overcome obstacles, regardless of the challenges that come with aging.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles in life.
I have always looked at life as a voyage, mostly wonderful, sometimes frightening. In my family and friends I have discovered treasure more valuable than gold.
Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat.
Some of it's magic and some of it's tragic but I had a good life all the way.
It's important to have as much fun as possible while we're here. It balances out the times when the minefield of life explodes.
Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call. Wanted to sail upon your waters, since I was three feet tall. You've seen it all, you've seen it all. Watched the men who rode you, switch from sails to steam. In your belly, you hold the treasure that few have ever seen, most of them dreams, most of them dreams.
Life was just a tire swing. 'Jambalaya' was the only song I could sing. Blackberry pickin', eatin' fried chicken, And I never knew a thing about pain. Life was just a tire swing.
I was not born in a home where there were stereotypes. So that was very useful because it gave me the sense of possibilities, of flying, if I may say, of making my hopes and dreams a reality.
Everyone mentions the fact that I am the first African GM. I think it means nothing unless you impact people in Africa. That's what we're trying to try to continue to do - impact the game and make an impact on people over there.
These lights, this brightness, these clusters of human hope, of wild desire—I shall take these lights in my fingers. I shall make them bright, and whether they shine or not, it is in these fingers that they shall succeed or fail.
I don't have ugly ducklings turning into swans in my stories. I have ugly ducklings turning into confident ducks.
If you’re alive, you can’t be bored in San Francisco. If you’re not alive, San Francisco will bring you to life.
Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.
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