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Live Quotes

Different ways of living, side by side.

This collection uses "live" as its thread but covers unusually varied ground — from reflections on how long humanity might last, to observations about wealth and poverty coexisting closely in Mexico. For quotes on love and connection, see Love quotes.

It could be construed that the reason I wouldn't wish to live in England is the immigration explosion. And that's not true at all.

Quotes by Morrissey

It's great to play live. I love it and appreciate it more than I did in the early days. It's a central part of being in A-ha.

Quotes by Morten Harket

Not to engage in the pursuit of ideas is to live like ants instead of like men.

Quotes by Mortimer Adler

The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.

Quotes by Mortimer Adler

Millions of public workers have become a kind of privileged new class - a new elite, who live better than their private sector counterparts. Public servants have become the public's masters. No wonder the public is upset.

Quotes by Mortimer Zuckerman

Learn how to live and you'll know how to die; learn how to die, and you'll know how to live.

Quotes by Morrie Schwartz

We have a sense that we should be like the mythical cowboy... able to take on and conquer anything and live in the world without the need for other people.

Quotes by Morrie Schwartz

The best way to deal with that is to live in a fully conscious, compassionate, loving way. Don't wait until you're on your deathbed to recognize that this is the only way to live.

Quotes by Morrie Schwartz

Not only do I have to live, right, I have to get some cash for my troubles - it's a scary thing, and people need to start to think about the messages that they send in the movies.

Quotes by Morgan Freeman

My parents were working in a hospital in Memphis. But I didn't live there for any length of time that I remember. The first thing I remember is the town in Mississippi that I live in now, Charleston.

Quotes by Morgan Freeman

I like to live in New York and with people I know who have normal jobs or go to school.

Quotes by Morgan Saylor

If we do not want to be pained by anybody we must not pain anybody; and how can man consider himself humane if he wants to live at the cost of others.

Quotes by Morarji Desai

We live in the country, and I have a huge library there. When we go to London for the winter I never know which books to take. I never know what I am going to need. That's the only disadvantage.

Quotes by Mordecai Richler

I was an anguished little girl with just one wish: to become an actor. I debuted in live theater at 14 with Dario Niccodemi's 'La Nemica.'

Quotes by Monica Vitti

There's nothing like live radio. I like the challenge. Throw it my way. Let me go!

Quotes by Montel Williams

I have no idea how I'm perceived in America because I don't live the reality of America.

Quotes by Monica Bellucci

I live in Paris but I feel I am a daughter of Europe.

Quotes by Monica Bellucci

We live unto Him, so committing our service to the Lord is the first and foremost priority of our lives. We can start with our reasonable service: prayer, studying, fasting, tithing, fellowshipping, and witnessing.

Quotes by Monica Johnson

Yeah, I think there are a lot of things about Cleveland that I miss. Los Angeles is a funny place to live.

Quotes by Monica Potter

Tennis has to become everything to you if you're going to make it to the top. You have to live it.

Quotes by Monica Seles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these "Live" quotes about?
They cover a mix of big and small ideas - from a claim that we live "roughly speaking, in the last generation of human beings," to an observation about wealth and poverty existing side by side in Mexico, to a short, stark line: "Schizophrenia demons live in my head."
Is there a quote about mental health here?
Yes, one short, direct quote states simply, "Schizophrenia demons live in my head." It's a personal statement about living with the condition, without further elaboration.
Is there a quote touching on politics or national security?
Yes, one quote comes from someone speaking as a presidential candidate, pledging to keep America safe, pursue terrorist networks including Osama bin Laden, and reject living in fear as national policy. For more on themes of safety and resolve, see the Like page.
Does this page mention inequality or social conditions?
Yes, one quote observes that in Mexico, wealth and poverty "live next to each other and are cordial with each other," based on the speaker's own experience. Browse the Life page for more reflections on how people experience the world around them.
Is there a big-picture or philosophical quote in this collection?
Yes - one quote puts forward the idea that we live "roughly speaking, in the last generation of human beings," a striking, long-held belief the speaker shares without much further explanation. For a different tone, the Love page offers warmer reflections, or browse Me for more personal ones.

Some entries are personal and difficult, touching on mental health, while others come from public figures discussing national security and counterterrorism policy after 9/11. Related themes continue in Life quotes and Me quotes.