Clever Quotes About Life “Tough times never last, but tough people do.”. “Clever tyrants are never punished.” – Voltaire. “When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye!!!!!”. “Arguing with a fool proves there are two.” – Doris M. Smith. “If we cannot be clever, we can always be kind.” – ...

1. “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” — Dalai Lama 2. “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon 3. “Get busy living or get busy dying.” — Stephen King 4. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West 5.