Top Nonfiction Quotes

Another of them died last night. His body was in the bazaar this morning. It lay, with a collecting bowl at its feet, on the charpoy that is reserved for those who die without money or family to bury...

A raped girl is bad for the family: it shows that they can’t protect their women; that they have little social standing; and that they’re not respectable. It’s worse for the victim because once a woma...

I think how the world is still somehow beautiful even when I feel no joy at being alive within it.

Wives of criminals, Massau later reflected, were indeed an interesting lot. There are those who, real panthers in madness, defend their men with claws out; there are the cold and insensitive ones, who...

Love and adventure are life's condiments.

Life is way too short, so try to enjoy every minute of it with a sense of humor!

The smell of cigarette smoke in the air in a tavern that changes names often,a bar cursed because of a girl who died of a drug overdose in the basement, we put a few coins in the jukebox;chose “Angel...

Three out of every one hundred people set goals. Even fewer write them down… You can be someone who does have goals—A Goal Getter!

Your values form the foundation of your life. They also form the foundation of your dreams. And just as each person’s values are unique, so are each person’s dreams.

The biggest regrets people have aren’t about what they did, but what they didn’t do.

Ask yourself exactly what you want in your life—now and in the future. If you were given the opportunity to do or have anything, what would it be, and why?

If all else fails, try to get some sleep…whether you realize it or not, getting enough sleep can make it easier to solve problems, control your emotions, and cope with change.

It’s up to you to make your dreams real.

No matter how much (or how little) help someone provides, always say thanks. Thank yous are simple but important.

The more often you visualize your success and the more details you envision, the more motivated you’ll feel.

Attitude plays a bigger role than you may imagine in determining your future success—bigger than talent, money, or popularity.

When going for your goals, staying motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible are daily deeds of daring.

If you can find time for [other] activities, you can make time for your goals.

To make your goals savvy, keep them both personal (meaningful to you and aligned with your values) and positive (so you feel good about what you’re trying to accomplish.

The most meaningful hopes and dreams don’t come from outside sources—they come from within.