Life Lessons Quote by Douglas Coupland — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Life is boring. People are vengeful. Good things always end. We do so many things and we don’t know why, and if we do find out why, it’s decades later and knowing why doesn’t matter any more.”

“TV and the Internet are good because they keep stupid people from spending too much time out in public.”

“Sometimes we all forget that the world itself is paradise, and there has been much of late to enourage that amnesia. (Microserfs, p 366)”

“I don't think anyone ever gets over anything in life; they merely get used to it.”

“I don't deserve a soul, yet I still have one. I know because it hurts.”

“...we're told by TV and Reader's Digest that a crisis will trigger massive personal change--and that those big changes will make the pain worthwhile. But from what he could see, big change almost never happens. People simply feel lost. They have no idea what to say or do or feel or think. they become messes and tend to remain messes.”

“In life, we go through unexpected challenges that arises in our journey in succeeding, do not let any negativity taint your life with any misleading directions. Let the rejoice of your journey be with you all times, with the power of your soul and heart can combat any obstacle with time and gradual patience”

“Whatever you feel you are not receiving is a direct reflection of what you are not giving. Whatever you are angered by is what you aren’t willing to see in yourself.”

“The sheriff's station was on a town square so picturesque it looked like a studio backlot....I paced around wearing a pair off cutoff denim shorts, a tank top, a tiny jacket, a cowboy hat and cowboy boots...I truly could not have looked any gayer.”

“If you are searching for an open door, learn how to graciously move on. Not just to settle the score, but to discover where you truly belong. Sometimes, the greatest strength lies in letting go, embracing new open doors, and fulfilling purpose.”

“Life and death- what paltry words, what tarnished bookends,what unjust summation for drawing breath one moment and failing to release it the next.”