"Despite the ills of our society, we largely live among compassionate, kind and optimistic people who are striving to do good. [...] Learn how to be happy and keep this in mind: You can't be happy unless you stop being afraid."

-- Homer Hickam

#Optimistic Quotes #People Quotes #Mind Quotes

“Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful. Avoid running at all times. Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.”

Source : 1976 'Six Rules for a Happy Life', which he had inscribed on business cards, offered to fans seeking his autograph.
“I'm a former bulimic myself and it's a horrible, horrible addiction.”
“The function of the child is to live his own life - not the life that his anxious parents think he should live.”

Source : Alexander Sutherland Neill (1970). “Summerhill: for & against”, Hart Pub. Co
“I'm not good enough to be a saint and not bad enough to be interesting.”
“Bodybuilding is the closest we have to the fountain of youth.”
“Life is vital and we should relax a little and enjoy it as we only have one life as far as I'm aware.”
“Incumbent White House parties have won 10 of the last 18 presidential elections; the odds are tight, but they favor Obama in 2012. And so gloomy Democrats, check your despair; gleeful Republicans, watch the hubris.”
“Maybe they made me captain because I've been here so long. But if I'm supposed to lead by example, then I'll be a terrible captain.”

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