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

“The reason death sticks so closely to life isn’t biological necessity – it’s envy.”

“The reason death sticks so closely to life isn't biological necessity--it's envy. Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can.”

“Faith in God is an opening up, a letting go, a deep trust, a free act of love - but sometimes it was so hard to love.”

“Religion?" Mr Kumar grinned broadly. "I don't believe in religion. Religion is darkness.”

“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.”

“These people walk by a widow deformed by leprosy...walk by children dressed in rags living in the street, and they think, 'Business as usual.' But if they perceive a slight against God, it is a different story. Their faces go red, their chests heave mightily, they sputter angry words. The degree of their indignation is astonishing. Their resolve is frightening.”

“To all those who care,”

“The right path appears when the wrong people disappear.”

“There is no point in focusing on failure if you want to succeed. Do not give it your attention. You need a mind shift.”

“If you must speak the truth about me, let it come from a desire to correct and improve my life, not from bitterness, rumour, envy or hatred.”

“All life's training is just exactly what is needed for the true Life-work, still out of view but far away from none of us. Don't grudge me the learning of a new lesson.”

“Avoid associations that seek not to occupy the seat of victory. Those who make vanity seem like some form of victory. Those who are quick to point you away from your destiny. Avoid such associations wholeheartedly.”