Mollitude Quotes & Sayings

I was born for the peaceful life,
for rural quiet:
the lyre's voice in the wild is more resounding,
creative dreams are more alive.
To harmless leisures consecrated,
I wander by a wasteful lake
and far niente is my rule.
By every morn I am awakened
unto sweet mollitude and freedom;
little I read, a lot I sleep,
fugitive fame do not pursue.
Was it not thus in former years,
that I spent in inaction, in the shade,
my happiest days? — Alexander Pushkin

We all treasure the innate illusion that nothing bad can happen on a beautiful summer day. — Andrea Cremer

Hundreds of studies have shown that people overrate their health, leadership ability, intelligence, professional competence, sporting prowess, and managerial skills. People also hold the nonsensical belief that they are inherently lucky. Most people think they are more likely than the average person to attain a good first job, to have gifted children, and to live to a ripe old age. They also think that they are less likely than the average person to be the victim of an accident, crime, disease, depression, unwanted pregnancy, or earthquake. Why — Steven Pinker

Building an empire ... one letter in front of the other. — Coco J. Ginger

Lights, I said softly. This had become my favorite word over the past week. In my mind, it had become synonymous with freedom. — Ernest Cline

Career-wise, I feel very lucky to have always been able to follow my creative path. — Alison Jackson

We can thank our lucky stars when once in a blue moon we find rare and kindred souls along the pathways of our lives. — Laurel Burch