“I have, for my own projected works and ideas, only the silliest and dewiest of hopes; no matter what, I am romantic enough or sentimental enough to wish to contribute something to life's fabric, to the world's beauty.... [S]imply to live does not justify existence, for life is a mere gesture on the surface of the earth, and death a return to that from which we had never been wholly separated; but oh to leave a trace, no matter how faint, of that brief gesture! For someone, some day, may find it beautiful!” WorldMayDoeIdeasMatterEnoughEarthBeautifulLife IsWishMy OwnExistenceReturnNo Matter WhatMereSurfaceJustifyGesturesFabricSentimental Author:Frank O'Hara
“You feel that no matter what's said in the music or how pointed it may get, the most you can wish for is that it plants a few seeds.” FeelsMaySaidMatterWishNo Matter WhatPlantSeeds Author:Eddie Vedder
“No matter what people are struggling with, or based on whatever. Sexuality, ethnicity, economic status, size. I don't wish smallness for anyone. It's a terrible place to live.” PeopleMatterWishStruggleEconomicTerribleNo Matter WhatSizeSexualityEthnicityPlaces To LiveSmallnessEconomic Status Author:Carrie Brownstein
“I think at times I read too much of my own press. I wish I was better at taking in how great my life is, but that's surprisingly elusive. I tend to be very hard on myself and insecure about failing no matter what happens.” ThinkingMatterHardHappensLife IsWishMy OwnToo MuchFailingNo Matter WhatPressesInsecureElusive Author:Seth MacFarlane
“And no matter what, there's not one thing in this world *or* the next that we can do or hope or guess at or wish or pray that can change it or help it one iota. Because whatever is, is. That's all. And all there is now is to be ready for it, strong enough for it, whatever it may be. That's all. That's all that matters. It's all that matters because it's all that's possible.” WorldMayMatterEnoughHelpingNextStrongWishCan DoOne ThingThis WorldReadyPrayingNo Matter WhatStrong Enough Book:A Death in the Family Source: A Death in the Family
“And I wish to thank you as well, Royce." He was puzzled. "For what?" "For reminding me that anyone, no matter what they've done, can find redemption if they seek it.” IfsWellsMatterDoneWishNo Matter WhatRedemptionRemindingPuzzled Book:Percepliquis Source: Percepliquis
“No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other.” PeopleMatterWishSidesFindingsMusicianArgumentNo Matter WhatIntelligenceArguingFavouriteYour SideViolinist Author:Jascha Heifetz
“No one owns you - no matter what the relationship. You are not here on this earth to fulfill the dreams, wants or wishes of a parent, a mate or a child. You are also not responsible to protect any other person from facing their own consequences or realities. You are here to exist, to develop and to grow and be responsible to and for yourself. In the bigger picture of things, it would be well if you also contributed to making this world a better place to be because you passed through it.” IfsWorldWantWellsChildrenPersonsMatterDreamRealityWould BeEarthWishGrowsParentThis WorldProtectConsequenceBiggerResponsibleNo Matter WhatBeing YourselfMatesBetter PlaceBeing ResponsibleBigger Picture Author:Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse
“In nonviolent communication, no matter what words others may use to express themselves, we simply listen for their observations, feelings, needs, and requests. Then we may wish to reflect back, paraphrasing what we have understood. We stay with empathy, allowing others the opportunity to fully express themselves before we turn our attention to solutions or requests for relief.” NeedsMayMatterUseFeelingsTurnsOpportunityWishAttentionCommunicationEmpathySolutionsUnderstoodNo Matter WhatObservationReliefAllowingRequestNonviolent CommunicationParaphrasing Author:Marshall B. Rosenberg