Be encouraged by these inspirational quotes, you will find uplifting and motivating words that you may reflect on and share with others. These inspiring quotations truly reflect the thinking and lives of the greatest and best of successful and influential authors, business people, leaders, speakers, and people of all walks of life.
We must strive to live with purpose. When we live with purpose, we feel good inside. Brenda Nathan, Gratitude Journal: A Daily Appreciation
Good
If you know what you want to achieve in life, then you are more inspired to change for the better. Josh David, People Skills Guide
Change
We are not stuck in the ruts of destiny, we have the power to break free, clear our vision and see a new life for ourselves. Tony Clark
Destiny
Focusing on others' achievements inspired me. S. Kumar, Teamwork: Your Key To Exponential Growth
Focus
Quotes are really beneficial because they can inspire you to make your life better but you must first read them. Paul Brown, The 1000 Best Quotes Of All Time
Quotations
From ancient to now, when things get tough, lots of people turn to looking for wisdom for a bit of inspiration. Marie Moss, 365 Great Quotes to Lift Up Your Life
Wise Quotes
A centerpiece of the event, as old as American education itself, is the commencement speech. At their best, these speeches furnish students with wise and inspiring advice for the future. Ze'ev Chafets, Remembering Who We Are: A Treasury of Conservative Commencement Addresses
Future
Determination is an inside job, but inspiration comes from the outside. Barbara Aberc
Determination
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live. J.K. Rowling
Dream
"Feelings inspire people to act." Chip Heath; Dan Heath, Made to Stick
Action
How many times have you read wonderfully inspiring things, agreed completely, and done NOTHING with it? Martin Nagle, Being Happy ...: the 10 most successful strategies
Procrastination
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. Stephen Covey
Decision
So many occasions, big and small, call on us to provide words of wisdom, compassion or inspiration - to say just the right thing at just the right time. Burman MacPherson, Inspirational Bible Passages
Compassion
We are not merely scripted by our circumstances; we can become the creative forces of our lives, capable of optimizing sometimes even unseen possibilities. Stephen M. R. Covey
Possibilities
Some of us like a challenge, others an easy life. Some think of life as a Vale of Tears, others as a Fun Fair. Some have a clear idea of their goals, others prefer to wait for inspiration. Kris Deva North, A Winners Alphabet: An A thru Z of Inspiration on How To Get What You Want
Challenge
We generally change ourselves for one of two reasons: inspiration or desperation. Jim Rohn
Jim Rohn Quotes
Read books that inspire you. Use affirmations. You can rewrite your patterns to become what you choose. Andrew Matthews, Being Happy!
Books
Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's experience. Victoria Holt
Regret
Those three words were spoken to the young Lincoln as his mother was dying. Calling the boy to her, and tenderly stroking his face with her fingers, Lincoln's mother said: "Be somebody, Abe!" The inspiration of those words took Lincoln from a log cabin to the White House. They inspired him to think, study, grow. Wilfred Peterson
Encouraging
It is often not the words but the message behind the words that makes a quote so meaningful. Even the shortest of quotations can convey the most powerful of messages, provide meaningful perspective, and impart hard-won wisdom. Paul Ayoub, Inspire Me!
Inspirational Messages
The attainment of a genuine peace should not be beyond the reach of human wisdom inspired by human goodwill. Winston S. Churchill, The World Crisis, Vol. 1
Peace
Problem solving skills have nothing to do with luck. Too often people who view the success of an individual or organization from outside looking in do not see the work that went into moving the yardsticks forward or in designing a new approach to a business model or in persevering when thousands of others would have given in and quit. Byron Pulsifer, Problem Solving Skills
Luck
It is impossible for you to be angry and laugh at the same time. Anger and laughter are mutually exclusive and you always have the power to choose either. Marge Powers, Anger: What's Up With That?
Laughter
To develop courage when you are facing an audience, act as if you already have it." Dale Carnegie, Develop Self-Confidence, Improve Public Speaking
Courage
Animals can inspire us to be less busy, more present, less worried, more joyful, and more passionate about life. They will never judge us for the things we do or don't do. Kristen Moeller, Waiting for Jack
Passion
Leadership is about inspiring and enabling others to do their absolute best together to realize a meaningful and rewarding shared purpose. George B. Bradt; Jayme A. Check; John A Lawler, The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan
Purpose
If you persuade yourself that you can do a certain thing, provided this thing be possible, you will do it, however difficult it may be. If, on the contrary, you imagine that you cannot do the simplest thing in the world, it is impossible for you to do it, and molehills become for you unscalable mountains." Emile Coué
Believe In Yourself
When you ask these successful and accomplished individuals about their turning points and listen carefully, you will often hear truly enlightening and inspirational stories -stories that can serve as a shining beacon of light to us all. Bernie Swain, What Made Me Who I Am
Inspirational Stories
We begin doing things because of a motive; we continue doing them because of both motive and habit; but there may come a time when motive is forgotten and we continue on because of established habit. Andrew Carnegie
Habit
When we take on the attitude of "arriving", we surrender our growth, productivity and meaningfulness along with the opportunity to joyfully thrive. Lee M. Brower
Attitude
Kindness and compassion are among the principal things that make our lives meaningful. They are a source of lasting happiness and joy. Dalai Lama
Kindness
The life story of Nelson Mandela is worth retelling. His personal triumphs against adverse conditions are sources of inspiration. His attitude and actions are worth emphasizing, as they can be lessons that any leader can learn from. Richard J. Bowerman, Nelson Mandela: 10 Leadership Lessons from Mandela's Life
Nelson Mandela Quotes
When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity. Dale Carnegie
Motivation
We have learned that "more" is not necessarily "better," that even our great nation has its recognized limits, and that we can neither answer all questions nor solve all problems . . . we must simply do our best. Jimmy Carter, Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President
Problem
As adults we have an obligation to guide our children and to encourage them to read books that will improve their lives and inspire them to excel in life. Dr. Marshall Hennington, Words of Wisdom For My Daughter
Children
Children have room for heroes in their lives. They naturally need someone to look up to, someone they can model themselves after, and someone to inspire them. Arthur Kornhaber M.D., The Grandparent Guide
Influence
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread. Mother Teresa
Appreciation
Jefferson had a remarkable capacity to marshal ideas and to move men, to balance the inspirational and the pragmatic. To realize his vision, he compromised and improvised. Jon Meacham, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
Thomas Jefferson Quotes
Churchill quickly distinguished himself through his ability to inspire the citizens and troops of the United Kingdom, delivering, in short order, several of his most famous speeches soon after taking office. Michael Winicott, Winston Churchill: Leadership Lessons
Random Quotes
To not live in regret or fear that my past determines the beauty or success of my future, has been one of my life's greatest lessons. Kendra Tillman
Beauty
Let your birthday be an inspirational time to remind you to live each day with passion. Catherine Pulsifer
Birthday
Showing gratitude toward your family, friends, and all of those with whom you come into contact is an important part of maintaining healthy relationships with them. Claire Shannon, Gratitude: Feel Grateful Today and Every Day
Gratitude Quotes
Inspire others to new levels of achievement by using positive encouraging feedback and ideas. Meir Liraz, How to Improve Your Leadership and Management Skills
Achievement
While she was a controversial figure due to her stance against contraception, Mother Teresa was greatly admired for her charitable works and became a figure of inspiration around the world. Scarlett Johnson, Mother Teresa: 40 Inspirational Life Lessons And Timeless Wisdom From The Life Of Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa Quotes
Giving your presence might be the best Christmas gift you could give someone this year. Ken Fite
Christmas
Imagine a world in which everybody first considers how the action or inaction that they plan to take would affect the next person, and proceed only when they are confident that the action or inaction would not affect the next person or would only affect them in a positive and delightful manner! Phnuel Muverengwi, Why My Life Matters: This Might Inspire You!
Confidence
Achieving a big goal is often similar to driving in a thick fog because when you move towards your goal, you don't need to know the entire way but you just need to know how to take the next step. Andrii Sedniev, The Achievement Factory: How to Fulfill Your Dreams and Make Life an Adventure
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