Feeling like life’s a bit of a rollercoaster, and you’re stuck on the loop-de-loop? Or maybe you just need a little boost to get through your day with a smile.
We all have those moments when we need a quick pick-me-up, and what better way to do that than with some wise words from those who’ve been there, done that, and have the quote to prove it?
Whether you’re chasing dreams, battling Monday blues, or just trying to find that elusive silver lining, a great quote can be the perfect nudge in the right direction. After all, sometimes all it takes is a few words to change your entire outlook on life.
1. “Better an oops than a what if.” – Unknown
2. “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela
3. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
4. “Becoming strong doesn’t start in the gym. It starts in your head.” – Unknown
5. “You are what you do, not what you say you do.” – Unknown
6. “It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” – William James
7. “Two things you are in control of in your life are your attitude & effort.” — Unknown
8. “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” ― Suzy Kassem
9. “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. — George Addair
10. “Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama
11. “The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney
12. “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
13. “You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.”― Unknown
14. “The future belongs to the competent. Get good, get better, be the best.” – Brian Tracy
15. “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.”- Naeem Callaway
16. “The only person I need to compare myself to is my yesterday self.” – Unknown
17. “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” – Brian Tracy
18. “We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action. Fear is nature’s way of warning us to get busy.” — Dr. Henry Link
19. “The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.” — Unknown
20. “Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”― Malala Yousafzai
21. “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you’re willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.” ― Lou Holtz
22. “Learn as if you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
23. “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” – Marilyn Monroe
24. “You have two choices: 1. Do it NOW 2. Regret it later.” — Unknown
25. “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” — Zig Ziglar
26. “Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s possibilities.” — Robert H. Schuller
27. “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” — Earl Nightingale
28.”Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value.” — Albert Einstein
29. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living on someone else’s life.” — Steve Jobs
30. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” — Steve Jobs
31. “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John Wooden
32. “Never let anyone treat you like regular glue. You’re glitter glue.” — Unknown
33.”Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” — Babe Ruth
34. “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” — Dolly Parton
35. “Stop waiting for the perfect moment. The perfect moment is now.” — Unknown
36. “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” — George Addair
37. “Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.” — Oscar Wilde
38. “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” — Oscar Wilde
39. “The real opportunity for success lies within the person and not in the job.” — Zig Ziglar
40. “Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” — Farrah Gray
41. “Sucess is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” — Pele
42. “Happiness is the real sense of fulfillment that comes from hard work.” — Joseph Barbara
43. “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” — Carole Burnett
44. “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.” —Beyoncé
45. “Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic.” — Rosalind Russell
46. “A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.” — Marge Piercy
47. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” — Oprah Winfrey
48. “You can be the lead in your own life.” — Kerry Washington
49. “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” — Dalai Lama
These quotes are more than just words on a page; they’re little sparks of wisdom ready to light up your day. Whether you need a confidence boost, a reminder to keep pushing forward, or just a gentle nudge to stay positive, these quotes have your back.
Remember, the right words at the right time can make all the difference. So, keep these power words close, revisit them whenever you need a lift, and let them guide you through the ups and downs of life. Here’s to living inspired, every single day!
Hey fellow Linguaholics! It’s me, Marcel. I am the proud owner of linguaholic.com. Languages have always been my passion and I have studied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics and Sinology at the University of Zurich. It is my utmost pleasure to share with all of you guys what I know about languages and linguistics in general.