I love inspirational quotes because they represent little snippets of wisdom passed on to us by people from all walks of life. Their words struck an emotional chord in someone, and soon enough, they made the rounds around the world, inspiring and motivating others. Some are very specific, addressing a particular aspect of life, while others are so generic, they cover all areas of life.
It’s fantastic to see how a sentence that fits on a small card can generate such powerful motivation in the blink of an eye. We all need these pick-me-ups now and then when we feel down or need a push to move on. People print these inspirational quotes on their walls at work or home and glance at them during the day. All it takes is a glance to recapture the emotion behind those words and feel empowered again.
Below, I have collected twenty of my favorite quotes from writers, thinkers, athletes, and more. They all hint toward the power we all have within ourselves to not only change our lives but grow and help others in the process. Some of them might be classics, and you might recognize them on the spot, others less so. Nevertheless, enjoy them and use them as you see fit.
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With that in mind, enjoy these inspirational quotes, and I hope they make a difference in your life!
Maya Angelou
“Nothing will work unless you do.” ~ Maya Angelou
Thomas Jefferson
“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Robert Kiyosaki
“Don’t let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning.” ~ Robert Kiyosaki
H.G. Wells
“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” ~ H.G. Wells
Napoleon Hill
“A goal is a dream with a deadline.” ~ Napoleon Hill
Charles Swindoll
“Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” ~ Charles Swindoll
Winston Churchill
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” ~ Winston Churchill
George Lorimer
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” ~ George Lorimer
Azim Premji
“If people are not laughing at your goals, your goals are too small.” ~ Azim Premji
Vincent Lombardi
“Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” ~ Vincent Lombardi
Dalai Lama
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ~ Dalai Lama
William B. Sprague
“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking.” ~ William B. Sprague
Theodore Roosevelt
“Believe that you can and you’re half way there.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Dr. Robert Schuller
“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” ~ Dr. Robert Schuller
Steve Jobs
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” ~ Steve Jobs
Judy Garland
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-version of somebody else.” ~ Judy Garland
Amit Ray
“A bird is safe in its nest, but that is not what its wings are made for.” ~ Amit Ray
Muhammad Ali
“Don’t count the days; make the days count.” ~ Muhammad Ali
Aristotle
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Jonatan Martensson
“Success will never be a big step in the future; success is a small step taken just now.” ~ Jonathan Martensson
Other Great Inspirational Quotes Collections
- 50 Inspirational Quotes for When Your Mood Could Use a Boost
- 30 Most Inspirational Quotes of All Time
- 56 Inspirational Motivational Quotes About Success And Life
- Inspirational Quotes
Now, before you go, I have…
3 Questions For You
- What are some of your favorite inspirational quotes of all time?
- How do you use inspirational quotes in your day-to-day?
- Was there any quote that you read that made a massive difference in your life?
Please share your answers in the comments below. Sharing knowledge helps us all improve and get better!
Hi there! I’m Iulian, and I want to thank you for reading my article. There’s a lot more if you stick around. I write about personal development, productivity, fiction writing, and more. Also, I’ve created Self-Growth Journey, a free program that helps you get unstuck and create the beautiful life you deserve. Enjoy!
He who permits himself to tell a lie once finds it much easier to do it a second and third time, till at length it becomes habitual; he tells lies without attending to it, and truths without the world’s believing him. This falsehood of the tongue leads to that of the heart, and in time depraves all its good dispositions — THOMAS JEFFERSON
Another quote attributed to Mr. Jefferson. Particularly applicable to the United States just now.