"There are no absolute rules of conduct, either in peace or war. Everything depends on circumstances." ― Leon Trotsky Topic(s): Life More From Leon Trotsky "Old age is the most unexpected of all things that happen to a man." "The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves." "Life is not an easy matter… You cannot live through it without falling into frustration and cynicism unless you have before you a great idea which raises you above personal misery, above weakness, above all kinds of perfidy and baseness." More In Life "Life is a song – sing it. Life is a game – play it. Life is a challenge – meet it. Life is a dream – realize it. Life is a sacrifice – offer it. Life is love – enjoy it."― Sai Baba "Looking back, my life seems like one long obstacle race, with me as the chief obstacle."― Jack Paar "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about."― Oscar Wilde