Simone de Beauvoir

To be happy, one must be free.

The root of all evil is the belief that one is separate from the rest of humanity.

To live is to challenge oneself.

Marriage is a scandalous institution.

The greatest danger for the future is indifference.

The most beautiful thing about the world is that it is a world of possibility.

The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.

The purpose of life is to live it.

The only way to be truly free is to be free from yourself.

The greatest crime is to be bored.

One is not born a genius, one becomes one.

The only way to escape the absurdity of life is to live it to the full.

The world is full of possibilities, but only if you dare to seize them.

The greatest freedom is to be oneself.

The greatest challenge in life is to find your own path.

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

Life is a game, play it well.

The only way to make sense of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.