2,376 Quotes About Perspective

Life's the picture. But all good photographers know you gotta have the right lens.

Count the cost of everything.Rather than asking someone, "How much does this cost?" Ask yourself, "What is my value?

He was not at all what is called ‘a character’. He was an innocent, affable old man who had somehow preserved his good humor – much more than that, a mysterious and tranquil joy – throughout a life which to all outward observation had been overloaded with misfortune. He had like many another been born in full sunlight and lived to see night fall.

It's only when you put action into practice will you ever really unlock the real possibilities that surround you.

As I squeeze, he turns his head, and there is the tiniest, slimmest of moments when he sees me. I look into those wolf eyes, and even though they are empty, they're still alive. In that split second he is alive and looking at me. I am alive and looking at him. Then the moment is over, the trigger is pulled back, and the gun is empty.

The pursuit of happiness seems worthwhile only because of the chase. You love it only if you don’t realize you’re never going to catch up.

It is always dangerous to declare a turning point in history. We always tend to feel that, when we are alive, something really major is happening.

We put up a kind of spiritual firewall and make a conscious effort to shut out the headlines, because our (Bible) discussions are meant to be timeless.

Whether your situation is dire or stable often depends on your point of view. Exploring different vantage points can give you valuable perspective.