There is a difference between being alive and living.  Everyone around us is alive. But few of them ever discover how to live. Few of us ever discover our purpose in life. Even fewer are willing to embrace that purpose. 

These quotes touch on many aspects of life, happiness, joy, and even sorrow. But they touch on them in a way that helps us to see that life is more than just happiness, more than even the greatest sorrow. And they help us to see that living life is an end in itself. The beautiful images simply add to the inspiration.