Raise your hand if you’ve had moments where you struggle or feel uncertainty. That’s all of us, right? It’s part of life. How we get through it is what matters. Everyone has their own way of coping. One that works for me is remembering some powerful quotes that I keep in my back pocket. It’s either that or an affirmation. Today, let’s focus on the quotes. They can be powerful elixirs, that inject doses of inspiration to revive our spirits. These nuggets of wisdom serve as lessons of life experiences shared by those who’ve been there. Jump into this collection of 14 quotes hand-picked by me, intended to empower you.
Wherever you find yourself right now, feel free to immerse yourself in these quotes. Let them inspire, motivate, and give you the strength and courage to keep pushing toward a life in pursuit of your goals and dreams. Let’s get to the quotes!
Quotes to Inspire
- My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
- A talent grows by being used, and withers if it is not used. – May Sarton
- Doing nothing gets you nothing. – Sean Reichle
- I love that this morning’s sunrise does not define itself by last night’s sunset. – Steve Maraboli
- Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. – Maya Angelou
- Whether you think you CAN or you CAN’T, you are right! – Anonymous
- When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.— Carol Burnett
- The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.— Michael Altshuler
- You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.— Oprah Winfrey
- You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.— Malala Yousafzai
- Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put some sunglasses on.— Lady Gaga
- I’m not going to continue knocking that old door that doesn’t open for me. I’m going to create my own door and walk through that.— Ava DuVernay
- Nobody built like you, you design yourself.— Jay-Z
- Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.— Toni Morrison
Do you have any go-to quotes or affirmations to keep you pushing forward?
