“The world is a fine place—

And worth the fighting for—

and I hate very much to leave it. . .”

—Ernest Hemingway (“For Whom the Bell Tolls”)

“Don’t let fear stop you—

From doing the thing you love. . .”

—Buster Moon Koala

(“Sing”—Universal Studios & Illumination Entertainment)

“Give yourself permission to be who you are—

And don’t be afraid to stand your ground—

Or to say ‘no’. . .”

—Marisa Murgatroyd

“Yesterday is history—

Tomorrow is a mystery—

But, today is a gift—

That is why it is called the ‘Present’. . .”

—Master Oogway

(“Kungfu Panda”—Dreamworks)

“If you are depressed—

You are living in the past. . .

If you are anxious—

You are living in the future. . .

If you are at peace—

You are living in the present. . .”

—Lao Tzu

“Don’t be afraid to let go—“

—Zdravko Cvijetic

“Today is only one day

in all the days that will ever be—

—but—

What will happen in all the other days

that ever come

can depend on what you do today. . .”

—Ernest Hemingway

“Trust in all your senses—

To avoid being blinded by one. . .”

—Elle Doyenne (Felnar Proverb,”Chaos Trilogy”)

“Try to make sense of what you see—

and wonder about— 

What makes the universe exist—

Be curious. . .”

—Stephen Hawking

“There are only two days in the year

that nothing can be done—

One is called yesterday—

and the other is called tomorrow—

So today is the right day— 

to love, believe, do and mostly live. . .”

—Dalai Lama