49 Inspirational Quotes to Live By

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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!