Ani DiFranco Quotes

I feel like when you are really appreciative, it makes it easier to have a better outlook and perspective of life in general.

Today's a beautiful day, and yesterday was a beautiful day, so that means it's a great life.

Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it. [at least it will feel like it!]

No matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials, there is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it.

A lot of times you just go through life and forget to stop and say: "This is cool." Or: "I'm lucky, I love the people in my life and I love what I'm doing."

Life was good, one had only to live it.

Many people think that if they were only in some other place, or had some other job, they would be happy. Well, that is doubtful. So get as much happiness out of what you are doing as you can and don't put off being happy until some future date.

Cynicism is tough. A cynic's point of view is really pitiful. I derive pleasure out of a lot of things in life. As long as I'm fairly healthy, it's hard to stay dismal for very long.

Every time, at any point of my life, I think now is always the best age to be.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

My life is so much better than I thought it was going to be.

Look for joy in your life; it's not always easy to find.

There are no plans that always work in life. For me, the secret to happiness is being positive and looking at the brighter side of my life.

I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory! I wish I'd invented it, because it is very true.

We live from day to day and get as much joy out of experiencing as we can.

Enjoying life for me is just normal.

I don't trip on that much. I just like to enjoy life and be happy.

You have to like the present; if not your life becomes secondhand, if you think it was better before. Or that it will be better in the future.

Sometimes we look back and 10 years from now we think, 'Boy, those were great old days.' Well, you know, we're living in the good old days.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.

What I've learned is there's a scientifically proven phenomenon that's attached to gratitude, and that if you consciously take note of what is good in your life, quantifiable benefits happen.

I am happy because I'm grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy.

I've always felt like a guy where the grass is greener on my side of the fence.

I'm all about cultivating joy in your life.

I have a very positive outlook on life. And not even tennis. Just even off-court, I would say everything that I'm doing daily, and I hope I continue to think like this and, you know, can enjoy each and every single day.