Welcome to a compilation of thought-provoking quotes exploring the essence of quality of life. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, reflection, or simply a moment of clarity, these quotes encapsulate the diverse facets that contribute to our perception of a fulfilling life. From renowned philosophers to modern-day influencers, the perspectives presented here offer profound insights into the intricacies of human existence.
Quality of life isn’t merely about material wealth or fleeting pleasures; it’s about finding meaning, contentment, and fulfillment in our experiences. These quotes delve into the intangible aspects of life that often go unnoticed but profoundly impact our overall well-being. They remind us to cherish moments of joy, seek balance amidst chaos, and cultivate relationships that nourish the soul. As you peruse the following quotes, allow yourself to pause, contemplate, and perhaps gain a new perspective on what it means to truly live a life of quality.
Now, without further ado, explore the wisdom encapsulated in these quality of life quotes below. Feel free to use them to adorn your social media posts, inspire your creative endeavors, or simply to contemplate in moments of quiet reflection. Let these words serve as beacons of guidance as you navigate the journey towards a more fulfilling and enriching life.
We want a world where life is preserved, and the quality of life is enriched for everybody, not only for the privileged. Isabel Allende
Health is correlated with quality of life. If you get regular physical activity, have social connections, control your cholesterol, keep your blood pressure at a normal level, don’t smoke – these things can make an enormous difference not only in how long you live, but how much you enjoy your life in those years. Tom Frieden
The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans. Jim Fowler
I think that the discoveries of antibiotics and vaccines have contributed to the improvement of the quality of life, making it possible to prevent contagious diseases. Shinya Yamanaka
My passion and great enjoyment for architecture, and the reason the older I get the more I enjoy it, is because I believe we – architects – can effect the quality of life of the people. Richard Rogers
Let’s be honest about this; the liberal agenda with failed stimulus plans and government entitlement programs is crippling our economy and our quality of life. Alveda King
Every Maryland family wants financial security, schools that work, quality healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and ever-expanding economic opportunity. These are the building blocks of a superior quality of life. Bob Ehrlich
Nearly all educational expenditure should be considered a capital outlay, whether it provides a future return in the form of enhanced taxable income or in terms of an enhanced quality of life. William Vickrey
I appreciate health care that gets to the root cause of our symptoms and promotes wellness, rather than the one-size-fits-all drug-based approach to treating disease. I love maintaining an optimal quality of life – naturally. Suzanne Somers
We need to remind ourselves that our ultimate goal is not to reduce greenhouse gases or global warming per se but to improve the quality of life and the environment. We all want to leave the planet in decent shape for our kids. Radically reducing greenhouse gas emissions is not necessarily the best way to achieve that. Thomas P.M. Barnett
My quality of life here in Quebec City is extraordinary. Patrick Roy
Energy is necessary for economic growth, for a better quality of life, and for human progress. Mac Thornberry
It is all about quality of life and being proud of what I do. I need me to be me. Patrick Cox
The quality of life is so different in France. There is the possibility of living a simple life. I would never contemplate raising my daughter in LA. I would never raise any child there. Johnny Depp
When people know and care about their neighbors, they show up for each other in tough times and work together more effectively to boost quality of life in all the times in between. Michelle Wu
Most drugs sold in the U.S. are produced outside of the country, and if we can ensure supply-chain safety for these drugs, introducing more of them to the market quicker could mean major differences in the price of drugs, quality of life for patients, and for some Americans the difference between life and death. Mike Braun
As most of the population suffers through life, barely surviving, disappointed and confused day after day, hopeless, wondering what happened to their strong and beautiful country, it is in the media’s power to restore, if not some of our quality of life, at least a bit of our peace of mind. Steven Van Zandt
What’s popular in places considered ghettos – whether that’s the inner city or Appalachia – is having a decent quality of life. Majora Carter
When antibiotics became industrially produced following World War II, our quality of life and our longevity improved enormously. No one thought bacteria were going to become resistant. Bonnie Bassler
I think we’re rapidly approaching the day where medical science can keep people alive in hospitals, hooked up to tubes and things, far beyond when any kind of quality of life is left at all. Richard Lamm
Authors are not a special case, deserving of more sympathy than many other groups. We are a particular case of a general degradation of the quality of life, and we are not going to stop pointing it out, because we speak for many other groups as well. Philip Pullman
What we don’t talk about enough is Ohio’s unique and remarkable quality of life. We are a state of cities, small towns and growing suburbs where life is affordable and destinations within reach. There is no better place to raise a family. Bob Taft
I don’t think I would live outside of the Northwest. I think the quality of life in Portland is really good. People move from intense, high-powered jobs, and move to Portland, work half as much and live twice as good. Carrie Brownstein
The quality of life in America is dependent on the quality of the journalism. Most people don’t realize that, but if you think about it, journalism is one of the pillars on which our society is perched. Scott Pelley
I figure this current era of history is the one with the best chance of quality of life for a black, female, disabled, middle-aged, queer person who’s most comfortable not fitting in. The odds still aren’t great, mind you. But I’ll take my chances with the 21st century. Nalo Hopkinson
The quality of life decreases with heightened security. Rebecca Miller
The Covid-19 pandemic has been great for the bosses, by which I mean the CEOs, the senior lawyers, the bankers and the top civil servants. They have been able to work from home – or from their holiday retreats – increasing their quality of life and saving a fortune on commuting and all its associated costs. Touker Suleyman
From day one of my administration, we have been committed to ensuring that New Hampshire’s natural beauty – which is critical to our quality of life – is conserved and enhanced for the next generation. Chris Sununu
It’s obvious that the key problem facing humanity in the coming century is how to bring a better quality of life – for 8 billion or more people – without wrecking the environment entirely in the attempt. E. O. Wilson
More and more surveys in the US are indicating a change in values taking place among consumers, who become more concerned about quality of life, food, health and the environment. David Korten
When I was growing up, we used to play basketball in a park that was never shoveled when it snowed. The basketball rims were never fixed. And we understood then that there was a relationship between public policy and our quality of life. DeForest Soaries
Better understanding of the natural world not only enhances all of us as human beings, but can also be harnessed for the better good, leading to improved health and quality of life. Paul Nurse
The correlation of quality of life and cost of energy is huge. Sam Altman
How long can men thrive between walls of brick, walking on asphalt pavements, breathing the fumes of coal and oil, growing, working, dying, with hardly a thought of wind, and sky, and fields of grain, seeing only machine-made beauty, the mineral-like quality of life? Charles Lindbergh
It is of the utmost importance that our service members are adequately compensated for their duties, and that we offer them a quality of life that will enable them to continue to serve and to live comfortably. Carl Levin
If Britain is to have a stable, affordable pension system, people need to work longer, but we will reward their hard work with a decent state pension that will enable them to enjoy quality of life in their retirement. Iain Duncan Smith
We shouldn’t measure everything in terms of GDP figures or economics. There is something called quality of life. Nigel Farage
Whether you’re married or not, relationships – and the satisfaction tied to them – are extremely important for increasing men’s and women’s quality of life. Helen Fisher
The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy. Kenneth H. Cooper
Exercising with a trainer makes my quality of life go through the roof. Nadia Giosia
My parents didn’t have the opportunities that my wife and I have now, from a quality of life standpoint. Derek Fisher
Danes pay very high taxes, but in return enjoy a quality of life that many Americans would find hard to believe. Bernie Sanders
When someone has the desire to go to school and has the ability but can’t get into our schools, that’s wrong. Education drives the economy and the quality of life. Jack Miller
You certainly have a higher quality of life when you are not on the Forbes list. It just means that your security changes, and you’re known for the wrong things. Ronald Burkle
I have realized after all these years that a city that has a good quality of life attracts jobs. People don’t want to invest in places if there is no quality of life. Jaime Lerner
Quality of life is very important in France. I have many friends who turned down promotions and more money because it would affect their quality of life as a couple or a mother. Mireille Guiliano
Quality of life actually begins at home – it’s in your street, around your community. Charles Kennedy
Unlike traditional nursing homes, Green House homes provide elders with a high quality of life and quality of care in a setting that feels like a real home. By altering the facility size, interior design, staffing patterns and service-delivery method, the Green House model provides residents better, safer and more personalized care. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey
Fact: If standard of living is your number one objective, quality of life almost never improves. But if quality of life is your number one objective, standard of living invariably improves. Zig Ziglar
It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family. Philip Green
We must carefully examine change so that we are able to discard those aspects of change which would be detrimental to our way of life, and, at the same time, take advantage of those aspects of change which will enhance and improve our quality of life. Alex Campbell
In the 21st century, I think the heroes will be the people who will improve the quality of life, fight poverty and introduce more sustainability. Bertrand Piccard
The quicker we humans learn that saving open space and wildlife is critical to our welfare and quality of life, maybe we’ll start thinking of doing something about it. Jim Fowler
Coal mining is an industry rife with mismanagement, corruption, greed and an almost blatant disregard for the safety, health and quality of life of its work force. Everyone knows this. Everyone has always known it. Tawni O’Dell
Perhaps one reason for the falling-off of belief in a continuance of conscious existence is to be found in the quality of life that most of us lead. There is not much in it with which, in any kind of reason, one can associate the idea of immortality. Albert J. Nock
And preserving our open spaces or having them there for recreational purposes is one of the things that contributes to the high level of quality of life that we offer in Pennsylvania, and that also translates into economic benefits. Ed Rendell
I’m passionate about making a difference in increasing the quality of life and survivorship for all affected by lung cancer, having lost my mother and grandmother to this terrible disease. Lynne Doughtie
Entertainment is there to improve people’s quality of life. After your basic needs, there’s entertainment. Satoru Iwata
What is the possible benefit? Can this material save lives? Can it improve the quality of life in Iraq? Can it tend to shape our perceptions of how war should and should not be conducted? Can it shape our perceptions of who should be conducting war and in what manner? And the answer to that is a clear yes. Julian Assange
I have been privileged to have the opportunity to work with many of African American fraternal and social organizations that are active in my congressional district. They all do important work that makes a tangible difference to the quality of life in our community. Chris Van Hollen
The residents and elected officials of Long Island have fought vigorously for many years and spent millions of dollars to preserve the quality of life that the Long Island Sound offers. Tim Bishop
Cities have to realize that whatever the federal government is going to do, it’s not going to be enough. And cities that proactively take control of their own quality of life initiatives are going to be the cities that ultimately attract the highly talented young people and create the jobs. Mick Cornett
I think President Obama wanted to have the right fit for his different cabinet positions, and I believe that experience is what mattered most to him. In my case, I have been working to improve the overall quality of life for working families for most of my adult life, and I think that experience resonated with the president. Hilda Solis
There’s a quality of life in Maine which is this singular and unique. I think. It’s absolutely a world onto itself. Jamie Wyeth
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy – they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator. Rick Perry
Time is valuable, and telework is a viable component to help improve quality of life in many ways. Rob Wittman
Nothing defines the quality of life in a community more clearly than people who regard themselves, or whom the consensus chooses to regard, as mentally unwell. Renata Adler
Kiwis must not fall behind the standards of other countries. We pride ourselves on our quality of life. Thus we must pave the road in the right way for the future generations. Kylie Bax
I certainly have no regret living in the U.S. The quality of life in Australia is good, but it is bloody good here as well. James P. Gorman
The older I get, I’m definitely getting pulled towards the West Coast, because it’s a different quality of life. New York is great when you’re in your early 20s and you’re running around and it’s really fun, but it’s a place for me to get things done. Erin Wasson
Farms and ranches contend with much more than quarterly reports and profit margins – the weather can wreak havoc on their quality of life and economic viability. When natural disasters strike, we must do all we can to assist the backbone of our economy. Ruben Hinojosa
I care about my quality of life and money. Paula Creamer
Good manners are cost effective. They not only increase the quality of life in the workplace, they contribute to employee morale, embellish the company image, and play a major role in generating profit. Letitia Baldrige
After working in cities for nearly 40 years, I am telling you that every city can improve its quality of life in less than three years, no matter the scale or the financial conditions. Jaime Lerner
I care so passionately about improving the quality of life for women and girls, not just here in the United States, but internationally as well. I am a single mom and I raised a daughter who is now a young adult. Valerie Jarrett
The other thing is quality of life; if you have a place where you can go and have a picnic with your family, it doesn’t matter if it’s a recession or not, you can include that in your quality of life. Jim Fowler
Writing fiction is… an endless and always defeated effort to capture some quality of life without killing it. Rose Wilder Lane
I am more interested in health, quality of life, longevity and how training and nutrition affects that as you get older. Dorian Yates
The quality of life is more important than life itself. Alexis Carrel
Mankind: A quality of life upgrade is available to each and every one of you. It should give you a quality of life upgrade, which means no drugs, no alcohol, no fast food – unless, of course, it’s a mallard. Ted Nugent
The world awaits Beijing’s hosting of the 2008 Olympics, an occasion which will bring into the global spotlight the dramatic advances China is making in enhancing the quality of life for its people. Alexander Haig
They knew that Roosevelt and the Democratic party made a difference on them, on their quality of life issues, and they believed in that. But today it is completely different. Richard M. Daley
When it comes to economic opportunity, environmental stewardship or just our ‘Live Free or Die’ quality of life, Every Day Is a Holiday in the great state of New Hampshire. Chris Sununu
My deal is have a flat, simple tax. And – Americans want – Americans I hope – aspire to be – be wealthy. I hope they aspire to have a better quality of life. And we have this class warfare that’s going on now. And I don’t agree with that. I’m interested in people getting to work. Rick Perry
Quality of life is not only about what you find in the shops; it’s about the landscape. Donald Tusk
I’ve seen a lot of poverty – coming up as a young child, lost hopes and dreams and people that never had a chance to have a decent quality of life. I believe we can do a lot greater than that. Maxine Waters
The young people of India will build a strong and powerful nation, a nation that is politically mature and economically strong, a nation whose people enjoy both a high quality of life as well as justice. Pranab Mukherjee
We cannot sacrifice our safety to the murderous greed of drug cartels. We cannot stand idly by as drop houses, kidnappings and violence compromise our quality of life. Jan Brewer
Independent contractors – a rapidly growing piece of the workforce – can often achieve the best quality of life. They can choose from where they work, whom they work for and for how long. Maynard Webb
The quality of life, values that go down to doin’ that, that’s the issue. Cecil Taylor
In Beverly Hills, it’s very spoiled in terms of the quality of life. I think the climate and the space and the quality of life in Beverly Hills is exceptional. Lisa Vanderpump
Even more importantly, it’s wine, food and the arts. Incorporating those three enhances the quality of life. Robert Mondavi
Looking ahead, I believe that the underlying importance of higher education, of science, of technology, of research and scholarship to our quality of life, to the strength of our economy, to our security in many dimensions will continue to be the most important message. Charles Vest
In any job, you have to give up certain things, and I believe that having a good quality of life means enjoying certain things only in moderation. Doutzen Kroes
We believe that business is the engine that drives the car. You’ve got to build your business base. That means creating more jobs, better paying jobs – that’s how you raise your standard of living. That’s how you raise your quality of life. That’s what funds all the other services people want from government. John Hoeven
I believe the best type of mayor is one who seeks to uplift people and make their quality of life better and sometimes that requires tough decisions. Francis X. Suarez
There is no cure for emphysema, but you can start treating it and have a better quality of life. Loni Anderson
I am a person who always tries not to be easily influenced by position or achievement. I thank God for the fact that I can share more kindness and a good quality of life through the popularity. Not for the popularity itself. Mario Teguh
Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop. Dorothy Height
Rudy Giuliani did some phenomenal things in the city if you think of the transformation of the city and the quality of life. Joe Lhota
After years of chasing success, I realized true quality of life comes from inner peace, love, and gratitude. Now, I focus on what truly matters.
After overcoming hardships, I learned to appreciate the little things in life. Now, I strive to live each day with gratitude and positivity.