The Motivational Quotes

Best motivational quotes  

What is it about motivational quotes that make them so endearing? Every driven person eventually figures out that there's a whole lot of feel-good time wasters out there that suck us because they feel like work, and browsing endless lists of motivational phrases are no exception. And yet, there's hidden value in finding a concise expression that perfectly distills our own beliefs.

Motivational quotes often feel like our own opinions making a return visit, just augmented by someone with writing talent. And the right quote at the right time can change things—words matter, and motivating phrases can encourage us to get up, overcome tough times, take action, stop procrastinating, escape our comfort zone, motivate a team, invest in personal growth, start a business, and do the hard work that needs doing.

Even genuinely successful people show some reverence to a favorite inspirational quote or two—to get through hard times, remember an important personal principle, or even get some inspiration to be more productive while working from home. In business and life, quotes are short bits of wit and wisdom that are easy to revisit when we need them.

That said, here are a few of our favorite motivational and inspiring quotes from a wide variety of sources. We hope you find a few you like and can revisit often

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 1.“We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” — Albert Einstein

2.“Learn as if you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.” — Mahatma Gandhi

3.“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.” — Mark Twain

4.“When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return. You should give a good thought to happiness that you can give out.”— Eleanor Roosevelt

5.“When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world.”—Norman Vincent Peale

6.“It is only when we take chances, when our lives improve. The initial and the most difficult risk that we need to take is to become honest. —Walter Anderson

7.“Nature has given us all the pieces required to achieve exceptional wellness and health, but has left it to us to put these pieces together.”—Diane McLaren

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How to motivate yourself: 3 simple tricks

1. Create a positive environment

2. Celebrate your small wins

3. Surround yourself With motivated people

Motivational quotes can help you reach your potential each day. Sure, they’re just words. But they’re positive words. And if you’re on the verge of giving up or struggling to push yourself to the next level, sometimes that’s just what you need. 

So whether you’re trying to finish a project, start a new side hustle, or hit that big life goal, knowing how to motivate yourself and train your brain for success can help. 

So, let’s dive into what motivation is, how to motivate yourself, and the motivational quotes that’ll get you back on track. These motivational quotes will give you the jumpstart your day needs, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” —Walt Disney

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” —Mark Twain

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.” —Michael Jordan

“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” —Mary Kay Ash

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ―Chinese Proverb

“Only the paranoid survive.” —Andy Grove

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” —Babe Ruth

“I wake up every morning and think to myself, ‘How far can I push this company in the next 24 hours.’” —Leah Busque

“If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.” —Michele Ruiz

“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes―understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” ―Arianna Huffington

“Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it. Sauté it. Whatever. MAKE.” —Joss Whedon You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” —William W. Purkey

“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”―Neil Gaiman

“Everything you can imagine is real.”―Pablo Picasso

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” ―Helen Keller

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” ―Eleanor Roosevelt

“It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” ―Lewis Carroll

“Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, stupid people already have all the answers.” —Socrates

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right―for you’ll be criticized anyway.” ―Eleanor Roosevelt

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ―Dalai Lama XIV

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” ―Abraham Lincoln

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“The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It’s what you’re made of. Not the circumstances.” —Unknown

“If we have the attitude that it’s going to be a great day it usually is.” —Catherine Pulsifier

“You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.” —Unknown

“Impossible is just an opinion.” —Paulo Coelho

“Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.” —Isabelle Lafleche

“Magic is believing in yourself. If you can make that happen, you can make anything happen.” —Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“If something is important enough, even if the odds are stacked against you, you should still do it.” —Elon Musk

“Hold the vision, trust the process.” —Unknown

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” —John D. Rockefeller

“People who wonder if the glass is half empty or full miss the point. The glass is refillable. Inspirational quotes can help motivate us and create a positive outlook on life and work when we need it most. They do so by harnessing the power of positive thinking. Reframing our brains to think positively is a key step in leading a happy and successful life.

You make a choice when you decide how you will react to any given situation. If you’re choosing (sometimes subconsciously) to complain and think negatively, your natural reaction will be to dwell on the negatives of every situation.

When you actively choose to think positively, regardless of how absolutely ridiculous it may seem, you will turn the situation into a development plan for growth, helping you become a better problem-solver and leader. Over time and after reframing your mind to think positively about problems, you’ll stay motivated, inspired, and empowered to take on any challenge . 

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

“The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – Martin Luther King, Jr

Motivational Quotes By Winston Churchill

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston S. Churchill

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”― Winston S. Churchill

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ― Winston Churchill

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” ― Winston S. Churchill

Motivational Quotes By Thomas Edison

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. There is no substitute for hard work.”  – Thomas Edison

“A genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework.” – Thomas Edison

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”― Thomas A. Edison

“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this – you haven’t.”― Thomas Edison

“Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.” ― Thomas A. Edison

Stay On Track With Daily Inspirational Quotes

These positive quotes can push you towards progress and help you accomplish the goals you create for yourself.

Use these words of inspiration whenever you feel like you need a boost. They can guide you through any challenge and allow you to face any situation head-on.

But the encouraging words do not stop here. I have so much more to share with you to boost your confidence and keep your mind focused on all the positive possibilities you can accomplished. 

19.“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

20.“If you can dream it, you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar

21.“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right” – Henry Ford

22.“Magic is believing in yourself; if you can do that, you can make anything happen” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

23.“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine” – Roy T. Bennett

24.“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there” – Theodore Roosevelt

25.“There are no limits to what you can accomplish, except the limits you place on your own thinking” – Brian Tracy

26.“All our dreams will come true if we have the courage to pursue them”

 

The way you think and feel about yourself, your goals and expectations for the future, and how you interact with the world around you can all have a massive effect on your success (or failure). That’s why you see so many famous quotes about life, love, and success repeated time and time .

No matter what’s going on in your life right now, we’re sure these classic quotes will have you feeling inspired, motivated, and understood; so you can take your next steps to success

Sometimes, the hardest thing in life is simply to take the first step. As Neil Armstrong’s famous quote goes: “it’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Just like walking on the moon, you can achieve anything once you get started.

But when it all feels a bit overwhelming, here are some of the best quotes of all time to put you in the mood for taking that first giant leap:

1. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain

2. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin” – Tony Robbins

3. “The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” – Walt Disney

4. “When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to get it” – Jim Rohn

5. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined” – Henry David Thoreau

6. “Take action. An inch of movement will bring you closer to your goals than a mile of intention” – Steve Maraboli

7. “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game” – Babe Ruth

8. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

9. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good for the great” – John D. Rockefeller

10.“If you genuinely want something, don’t wait for it – teach yourself to be impatient” – Gurbaksh Chahal

11.“The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity” – Amelia Earhart

12.“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great” – Zig Ziglar

13.“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky

14.“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” -  Mark Twain

15.“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear” – George Addair

Believing in yourself

When pressure is mounting from every angle, it can be tough to keep believing in yourself. Whether you’ve had a recent knockdown or are getting started in a new endeavor, these famous quotes are sure to help you believe that you can do anything you put your mind to.

16.“Decide what you want. Believe you can have it. Believe you deserve it and believe it’s possible for you” – Jack Canfield

17.“I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your dreams” – Oprah Winfrey

18.“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve” – Napoleon Hill

19.“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

20.“If you can dream it, you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar

21.“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right” – Henry Ford

22.“Magic is believing in yourself; if you can do that, you can make anything happen” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

23.“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine” – Roy T. Bennett

24.“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there” – Theodore Roosevelt

25.“There are no limits to what you can accomplish, except the limits you place on your own thinking” – Brian Tracy

26.“All our dreams will come true if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney

Fear

Fear is the primary reason people fail, or even don’t start something in the first place. But living your life in fear will only cause disappointment in the long run. After all, “we miss 100% of the shots we don’t take,” so don’t let fear stop you from taking your shot.

27. “We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action” – Dr. Henry Link

28. “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears” – Les Brown

29. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear” – Rosa Parks

Change

Change can be tricky, even if it was a change you thought you wanted at the time. Whether you’re changing careers, moving house, dealing with kids, struggling with grief, or starting a new relationship, these motivational quotes for life will help you deal with all of life’s twists and changes.

30. “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there” – Theodore Roosevelt

31. “All our dreams will come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney

32. “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new” – Socrates

33. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Mary Angelou

34. “Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change” – Gautama Buddha

35. “A bad attitude is like a flat tire; if you don’t change it, you won’t go anywhere” – Joyce Meyer

36. “We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future” – Robin Sharma

37. “You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine” – John C. Maxwell 

Goals

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Without clearly defined goals to work towards, we’re all just drifting in the ocean. If you need some more incentives to set and achieve everything you’ve ever dreamed of, here are some of the best inspirational quotes to help kick start your goal-achievements and best life ever.

38. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” – Eleanor Roosevelt

39. “Dream big and dare to fail” – Norman Vaughan

40. “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible” – Tony Robbins

41. “Imagine your life is perfect in every respect; what would it look like?” – Brian Tracy

42. “I think goals should never be easy; they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time” – Michael Phelps

43. “People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do” – Rob Siltanen

44. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose” – Dr. Seuss

45. “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve” – Napoleon Hill

46. “First, have a definite, clear, practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end” – Aristotle

47. “If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success” – James Cameron

48. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream” – C.S. Lewis

49. “Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning” – Gloria Steinem 

Success

Once you’ve set your goals, striving for success is vital. There may be setbacks along the way, but these quotes from famous people will help you understand what sets them apart from everyone else and how you, too, can achieve success.

50. “Don’t wish it were easier. Wish you were better.” – Jim Rohn

51. “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing” – Abraham Lincoln

52. “I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have” – Thomas Jefferson

53. “I never dreamed about success; I worked for it” – Estee Lauder

54. “For every reason it’s not possible, there are hundreds of people who have faced the same circumstances and succeeded” – Jack Canfield

55. “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm” – Winston Churchill

56. “I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse” – Florence Nightingale

57. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it” – Henry David Thoreau

58. “Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities” – Robert H. Schuller

59. “If you look really closely, most overnight successes took a long time” – Steve Jobs

60.  “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful” – Eric Thomas

61. “Things work out the best for those who make the best of how things work out” – John Wooden

62. “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy” – Tony Robbins

63. “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure” – Colin Powell

64. “Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all we can be” – Zig Ziglar

65. “The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same” – Colin R. Davis

66. “Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember – the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you” – Zig Ziglar

67. “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts” – Winston S. Churchill 

Failure

As you strive for success, you will inevitably face some setbacks along the way. No “overnight success” is truly overnight (as you’ll discover in one of these top quotes). It’s how you deal with failure, however, that will set you up for true success and happiness in

 life.

What is the most powerful quote in the world?

Honestly, we think the most powerful quote in the world is the one that says the perfect thing at the perfect time. And depending on who you are and what challenges you’re currently facing, this can change on even a daily basis.

Because the most powerful quote in the world can change, we picked a powerful quote about change to answer this question:

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” 

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

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Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.

Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.

Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.

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Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.

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It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.

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The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.

Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

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Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.

Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.

Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Dare to Be

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.

When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.

When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.

When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.

When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.

When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.

When times are tough, dare to be tougher.

When love hurts you, dare to love again.

When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.

When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.

When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.

When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.

When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.

When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best.

Dare to be the best you can –

At all times, Dare to be!

Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

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Start each day with a positive thought 

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Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals.

If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more.

Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.

Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.