150 Motivational &
Inspirational Quotes
About Life
10. Coming together is a beginning;
Keeping together is progress;
Working together is a success.
– Henry Ford
11. Talking about me behind my back? That means my life is obviously more interesting than yours.
12. Life is too short to be working for someone else’s dream.
13. If you can’t stop thinking about it, don’t stop working for it.
14. Failure is the stairs we climb to reach success.
15. I already know what giving up feels like. I want to see what happens if I don’t.
16. To be successful you must be willing to, at any moment, sacrifice what you are, for what you will become.
17. Your goal don’t care that you’re tired.
18. Don’t trust people who tell you other people’s secrets.
19. The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs. One step at a time.
20. Wise men are not always silent, but they know when to be.
21. If they say “it is impossible,” remember that it’s impossible for them not for you.
22. If money didn’t exist, would you still get up every morning and do what you do for a living.
23. A key to success is playing the hand you were dealt like it was the hand you wanted.
24. If people like you they will listen to you, but if they trust you they’ll do business with you.
25. Work hard in silence, and let the success be the noise.
26. We learn from failure not from success.
27. I respect those who tell the truth no matter how hard it is.
28. Stop worrying about how it’s going to happen and start trusting that it will.
29. When your past calls don’t answer. It has nothing new to say.
30. Never hate jealous people they are jealous because they think you are better than them. – Paulo Coelho
31. No amount of physical beauty will ever be as valuable as beautiful heart.
32. It’s beautiful feeling when someone tells you, “I wish I knew you earlier.”
33. Behind every successful person, there’s a lot of unsuccessful years.
34. Sometimes, it feels better to sit quietly and not talk. At all. About anything.
35. A year from now, everything you are stressing about won’t even matter.
36. There are some things you can only learn in a storm.
37. The ones who love you will never leave you. Even if there are hundred reasons to give up, they will find one reason to hold on.
38. Givers have to set limits, because takers rarely do.
39. As you waste your breath complaining about life, someone out there is breathing their last. Appreciate what you have. Be thankful and stop complaining. Live more, complain less. Have more smiles, less stress.
40. Believe that good things will happen and they will.
41. Love doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be true.
42. People who are spiritually minded tend to suffer from anxiety and depression more. But this is because their eyes are open to a world that is need of repair. They literally have an increased ability to feel the emotions of people around them.
43. A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you feel alone.
44. Give yourself enough respect to walk away from anyone who doesn’t see your worth.
45. If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.
46. A few bad chapters does not mean your story is over.
47. Never chase love, affection or attention. If it isn’t given freely by another person, it isn’t worth having.
48. Never underestimate the power of good morning texts, apologies, and random compliments.
49. Stop putting an effort into those who show no effort towards you. There’s only so much you can do before you’re wasting your energy and time.
50. Sometimes those who don’t socialize much aren’t actually anti-social, they just have no tolerance for drama & fake people.
51. She’s got the eyes of innocence; the face of an angel. A personality of a dreamer and a smile that hides more pain than you can ever imagine.
52. Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious.
53. You must learn how to be comfortable being uncomfortable.
54. If they miss you, they’ll call.
If they want you, they’ll say it.
If they care, they’ll show it.
And if not, they aren’t worth your time.
55. Don’t stop when you’re tired stop when you’re done.
56. One of the hardest lessons in life is letting go. Whether it’s guilt, anger, love, loss or betrayal. Change is never easy. We fight to hold on and we fight to let go.
57. Respect people who find time for you in their busy schedule, but love people who never look at their schedule when you need them.
58. One day, you realize that there are some people you’ll never see again. At least, not in the same way.
59. If someone is important enough, even if the odds are against you, you should still do it.
60. I’m not ignoring you, I’m busy building my empire.
61. Your life can change very quickly. In a few months time, you could be in a completely different place, living in a completely different way. Keep investing your efforts wisely: towards your growth and success. The results always show after you put in the work.
62. You can never make the same mistake twice, because the second time you make it, it’s not a mistake, it’s a choice.
63. I find that. I spill my heart out. To anyone who gives me. The slightest bit of attention. Silly me. Thinking they actually care.
64. When it comes to your dreams, every risk is worth it.
65. Don’t chase, don’t beg, don’t stress, don’t be desperate, just relax. When you relax, it will come to you. Make your wants, want you.
66. How to stay MOTIVATED
Take it one day at a time.
Surround yourself with positivity.
Create a vision board.
Make S.M.A.R.T goals.
Reward yourself.
Believe in yourself.
Acknowledge your positive attributes.
Recognize your progress.
Visualize accomplishing your goals.
Be kind to yourself.
Don’t compare yourself to others.
67. Train your mind to see the good in every situation.
68. Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.
69. Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose.
70. Surround yourself with people who talk about visions and ideas, not other people.
71. Mistakes are proof that you’re trying.
72. Don’t let small minds tell you that your dreams are too big.
73. Don’t wait. The time will never be just right. – Napoleon Hill
74. I am calm and relaxed in every situation.
75. Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacles.
– Christian D. Larson
76. Forget the mistake. Remember the lesson.
77. Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.
78. If you don’t take risks, you will always work for someone who does.
79. When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.
– Dalai Lama
80. Making mistakes is better than faking perfection.
81. One day you will be at the place you always wanted to be.
82. One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.
83. I’m mistaken for a flirt when I’m friendly.
I’m mistaken for mean when I’m honest.
I’m mistaken for sad when I want to be alone.
I’m mistaken for shy when I’m quiet.
Quit assuming and get to know.
84. Be with someone who puts down their phone and listens to how your day went.
85. Learn how to:
Have fun without alcohol.
Talk without cellphones.
Love without conditions.
Dream without drugs.
Smile without selfies.
86. It’s the personality that defines you. Not looks. Remember looks can be deceiving.
87. I wish people would put down their phone more, pick up their head, and live a little.
88. Life is too ironic to fully understand. It takes sadness to know what happiness is. Noise to appreciate silence & absence to value presence.
89. If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us face, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.
90. One of the best feelings in the world is watching things fall into place after having watched them fall apart for so long.
91. There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because you realize there’s so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on.
– Zayn Malik
92. Life is too short to argue and fight. Count your blessings. Love the friends and family that are always there. Smile more often. Make most of everyday.
93. Sometimes you won’t get an apology or an explanation but that’s fine because you are strong enough to move on without it.
94. Falling in love is easy but staying in love is very special.
95. Sometimes quiet people have a lot to say, but they don’t open up to just anyone.
96. Wrinkles mean you laughed, grey hair means you cared, and scars mean you lived!
97. No matter how long we have traveled on the wrong road, we can always turn around.
98. The people whose first instinct is to smile when you make eye contact with them are some of earth’s greatest treasures.
99. Be with someone who gets excited being around you.
100. Look for something that makes your day everyday and soon enough everyday will be filled with the things that make your day.
101. Having a rough morning? Place your hand over your heart. Feel that? That’s called purpose. You’re alive for a reason. Don’t give up.
102. Sometimes, it’s better to keep your cool, remain silent and smile.
103. There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better.
– Marlo Thomas
104. A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere. – Groucho Marx
105. Sensitive people should be treasured. They love deeply and think deeply about life. They are loyal, honest, and true. The simple things sometimes mean the most to them. They don’t need to change or harden. Their purity makes them who they are. – Kristen Butler
106. Believe good things are on the way.
107. Some people can’t handle your level of awesome. That’s okay. Just keep being you. There are people who can and will.
– Kristen Butler
108. Silence is loaded with answers.
109. When life puts you in tough situations don’t say “why me” just say “try me.”
110. Humans are the only creature in this world who will cut down a tree, make paper from it, and then write, “Save the tress” on it.
111. The older I get, the more I would rather sit alone, in silence, than with people who judge the way I live.
– Kristen Butler
112. A huge mistake in relationships is we confuse a real person with the image of then we’ve created in our mind.
113. I don’t care if you’re black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, rich or poor. If you’re nice to me, I’ll be nice to you. Simple as that.
– Eminem
114. Starting today…
I’m walking away from the drama and the people who always seem to create it.
115. Do yourself a favour. Don’t be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone.
116. One of the only times you should ever look back is to see far you’ve come.
117. To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.
118. Life is a careful balance of holding on and letting go.
119. Staying quiet doesn’t mean I have nothing to say, it means I don’t think you’re ready to hear my thoughts.
120. Dear mind, please stop thinking so much at night. I need to sleep.
121. When you are too nice…
people want to take advantage of you. Later, they take you for granted. Sure, it hurts, but it’s better than being just like them. – Kristen Butler
122. Smile and let everyone know that today, you’re a lot stronger than you were yesterday.
123. Sometimes, you have to stop thinking so much and just go where your heart takes you.
124. Never stop trying. Never stop believing. Never give up. Your day will come. – Mandy Hale
125. Travel. As far as you can. As long as you can. As much as you can. Life’s not meant to be lived in one place.
126. Only those who care about you can hear you when you are quiet.
127. The truth is… Sometimes you have to do what’s best for you and your life, not what’s best for everyone else.
128. I run my own race. I have no desire to be better than anyone.
129. Two things define us. Our patience when we have nothing and our attitude when we have everything.
130. Don’t worry about the family that ignores and acts like you don’t matter. Love the ones who are always there for you, no matter what.
131. The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your thoughts.
132. You can tell when someone is truly happy. Their energy is genuine.
133. Don’t worry about the family that ignores and acts like you don’t matter. Love the ones who are always there for you, no matter what.
134. A best friend is someone who loves you when you have forgotten how to yourself.
135. Remember… no matter how much it hurts right now, one day you’ll look back and realize it made you stronger.
– Kristen Butler
136. The best thing about speaking the truth is you don’t have to remember what you sad.
137. Just type “READY” if you are ready to accept the flow of abundance. All that is good and positive will enter into your life right now.
138. The pain you feel today, will be the strength you feel tomorrow.
139. Don’t be afraid to lose someone who is not grateful to have you.
140. No matter how old you both get, never stop holding hands, dancing, and saying “I love you.”
141. A real women avoids drama, she knows her time is precious and she’s not wasting it on important things.
142. Just because you miss someone doesn’t mean you should go back running to them. Sometimes, you just have to keep missing them until you wake up one morning and realize you don’t anyone.
143. It’s always nice to have someone in your life who makes you smile even when they are not around.
144. Every situation in life is temporary. So, when life is good, make sure you enjoy and receive it fully. And when life is not good, remember that it will not last forever and better days are on the way.
145. Don’t rush the process. Good things take time.
146. The best thing about life is that everything I’ve ever lost, has been replaced with something better. I never lack, I just transition.
147. A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. When you wake up, take a second to think about what a privilege it is simply be alive and healthy. The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, I assure you it will start to feel like one.
148. Stay away from people who can’t take responsibility for their actions, and who make you feel bad for being angry at them when they do you wrong.
149. Actions prove who someone is, words just prove who they pretend to be.
150. You can’t change someone who doesn’t see an issue with their actions.
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