Steve Hagen Quotes

“Whatever the world dishes up, we take it on--not on our own terms, but on the world's.”

“This will never come again”

“As we live out of such a mind, we become generous, with no sense of tolerance. We become patient, with no sense of putting up with anything. We become compassionate, with no sense of separation. And we become wise, with no sense of having to straighten anyone out.”

“What makes human life--which is inseparable from this moment--so precious is its fleeting nature. And not that it doesn't last but that it never returns again.”

“It is the addition of strangeness to beauty that constitutes the romantic character in art.”

“We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.”

“We had a relationship that lasted 44 years. Herbert and I lived together 10 years before we were married. He always gave me a little heart for whatever anniversary.”

“I have a wish for world peace and the truth. I would like to see a society that will bring happiness to all life forms. Of course, to the Nazis, I appear a rebel, but to the rebels, I appear like a normal person from Venus.”

“There is no tragedy in missing a putt, no matter how short. All have erred in this respect.”

“Don't hurry don't worry. You're only here for a short visit. So be sure to stop and smell the flowers.”