Tove Jansson Quotes

I love being outside - that's where I'm the happiest.

For me, California is all about rest, relaxation, space.

Happiness is actually found in simple things, such as taking my nephew around the island by bicycle or seeing the stars at night. We go to coffee shops or see airplanes land at the airport.

I am just enjoying playing. There is nothing to be scared of.

I absolutely fell in love with being on the water and the peace and freedom that you get being on the water in a single boat.

Life is all about having a good time.

I was happiest between the waves.

Even if you have nothing in your wallet, nothing can keep you from having a great summer. You can listen to crickets sing you to sleep, trace the Big Dipper, breathe in the stars, run through a sprinkler, host a cartwheel contest in the front yard.

If I wasn't acting, all I'd do is ride my bike. I've always loved doing that.

I enjoy art, architecture, museums, churches and temples; anything that gives me insight into the history and soul of the place I'm in. I can also be a beach bum - I like to laze in the shade of a palm tree with a good book or float in a warm sea at sundown.

I love the feeling of the fresh air on my face and the wind blowing through my hair.

Children should enjoy the few years they have just being a kid.

This is such a special summer holiday for me. I haven't known myself so relaxed in years.

All vacations can come down to a few little moments - what do your remember when you're alone, totally relaxed and taken out of yourself to appreciate this other world.

There are moments when all anxiety and stated toil are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature.

Oh, my God, this amazing cool breeze is coming through my window and the sun is shining. I'm happy.

You know, it's kind of hard because I really - I see kids on their Rollerblades and their bikes, and just running around, climbing trees, and I used to do that. And I loved doing that.

Seeing family is what brings me peace. If I'm not traveling home on my day off, I love going to Central Park to be around trees and throw a Frisbee with my boyfriend.

Normally, I just sit in my quiet little room and do the small things that bring me pleasures. I read my books, I answer email, I write a little bit.

My whole life is a vacation.

There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.

Even though you're growing up, you should never stop having fun.

I love traveling; it's, like, my perfect escape.

I'm very happy being me, although sometimes I'd love to be a bird so that I could fly.

It is in games that many men discover their paradise.