Life Lessons Quote by Yann Martel — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Only death consistently excites your emotions, whether contemplating when life is safe and stale, or fleeing it when life is threatened and precious”

“Afterwards, when it's all over, you meet God. What do you say to God?”

“What a thing to acknowledge in your heart! To lose a brother is to lose someone with whom you can share the experience of growing old, who is supposed to bring you a sister-in-law and nieces and nephews, creatures to people the tree of your life and give it new branches. To lose your father is to lose the one whose guidance and help you seek, who supports you like a tree trunk supports its branches. To lose your mother, well, that is like losing the sun above you. It is like losing-I’m sorry, I would rather not go on.”

“I can only tell my story, what you believe is up to you.”

“The obsession with putting ourselves at the centre of everything is the bane not only of theologians but also of zoologists.”

“Just beyond the ticket booth Father had painted on a wall in bright red letters the question: DO YOU KNOW WHICH IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL IN THE ZOO? An arrow pointed to a small curtain. There were so many eager, curious hands that pulled at the curtain that we had to replace it regularly. Behind it was a mirror.”

“Do not fall for things that keep reminding you of a closed door. Resist and be strong.”

“Beyond the closed door, seek wisdom, seek to be restored and seek to respond to the call of God.”

“Never think you cannot be a success based on someone else's measurement of success. Success is not a one-size-fits-all process. It is a personal and relative concept that requires sheer excellence.”

“If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule: Never lie to yourself!”

“तुम जितना मिट्टी से खेलेगी, उतनी ही मजबूत बनोगी। माटी तुम्हें अपने जैसा बना देगी। देखो, भोजन पकाने का तापमान धातु सहन कर सकती है मगर मजबूत से मजबूत धातु को पिघलने के लिए मिट्टी के बर्तन का प्रयोग किया जाता है। यानी हमेशा सरल बनी रहना मगर मजबूती सबसे अधिक रखना। ऐसा तभी होगा जब तुम माटी का स्वभाव समझने लगोगी।" पापा ने कहा था।”

“Trust people until they show you why you shouldn’t trust them. Don’t assume everyone will hurt you, but don’t ignore the signs when they do. Watch how they treat you when you have nothing to offer, that’s where truth hides. Protect your heart from pain, but don’t let fear stop you from feeling. A closed heart keeps you safe, but it also keeps you lonely. So trust but not blindly. Be cautious, but not closed.”