20 Best Motivational Quotes to Inspire You Every Single Day
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, 'I'm possible!"
We've all been there: You're putting in long, hard hours towards your goals, whether that's your career, a passion project, or anything else close to the heart. And it's not that the spark you initially felt is fading, but a burst of inspiration could definitely go a long way when you're feeling stuck. That's why we've comprised a list of our favorite motivational quotes to keep you energized when you need it most.
This list is full of happy quotes and uplifting quotes from some of the most influential speakers today and throughout history. Those who fear that they might be running out of time will love this quote from Malala Yousafzai that reads, "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." And those of you who need a reminder of why you started working on your projects to begin with will appreciate Mother Teresa's gratitude quote, "The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it." And if you feel like passing on the positivity, these quotes can double as a get well soon message for someone else in your life! In short, there is something for everyone on this list. Bookmark this page and read these quotes for when you need a jumpstart to your day!
Mary Lou Retton
"Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you."
Audrey Hepburn
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!"
John Barrymore
"Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open."
Michael Altshuler
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot."
Joseph Campbell
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us."
Malala Yousafzai
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
Mother Teresa
"The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it."
Mandy Hale
"You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens."
Lindsey Vonn
"Life changes very quickly, in a very positive way, if you let it."
Aristotle
"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light."
Helen Keller
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow."
Amanda Gorman
"There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."
Nicole Kidman
"Life has got all those twists and turns. You've got to hold on tight and off you go."
Booker T. Washington
"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."
Oprah Winfrey
"You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script."
Cicely Tyson
"I have learned not to allow rejection to move me."
Martin Luther King Jr.
"If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way."
Rosa Parks
"We will fail when we fail to try."
Alice Walker
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."
Audrey Hepburn
"Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them."
Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs.
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