Life Lessons Quote by Tove Jansson — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“There’s a lot of things one can’t understand,’ Moominmamma said to herself. ‘But why should everything be exactly as one is used to having it?”

“She started thinking about all the euphemisms for death, all the anxious taboos that had always fascinated her. It was too bad you could never have an intelligent discussion on the subject. People were either too young or too old, or else they didn't have time.”

“All of the suggestions in this book, from questioning traditional career advice to re-evaluating the minutea of everyday living, stem from Tim’s disdain for simply accepting things because “that’s the way they are.” I believe that’s why this book resonated with me so strongly, as I’ve shared this frame of mind since I was a kid.”

“But things change, people change, Gaby. Otherwise what would be the point of living?”

“If you don't eat pussy, keep walking.”

“He reminds me a bit of myself – I had to learn quickly when I was young.”

“Don't go pretending darkness has light just because you want to see it there.”

“When you battle with your conscience and lose, you win. -Henny Youngman, comedian and violinist (1906-1998)”