210+ Motivational Quotes That Will Change Your Life (2024)


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Are you feeling tired, exhausted, demotivated or depressed with life? Don't worry, it's absolutely normal and happens to everyone of us. The crushing weight of work, personal life, and responsibilities often end up burning us out but a few words of motivation have the power to reignite our spark and bring us closer to joy.

It is rightly said that "Words are a powerful drug" which is why we have compiled a list of over 210 motivational quotes to be your daily dose of inspiration. You definitely deserve to start your day with a smile!

Positive Inspirational Quotes

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. -Helen Keller

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.

Helen Keller

Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.

APJ Abdul Kalam

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.

Mother Teresa

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Mark Twain

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.

Oprah Winfrey

There are no shortcuts to any worthwhile destination.

Beverly Sills

A bird sitting on a tree never fears the branch breaking, because it has trust in its wings so always believe in yourself.

A bird sitting on a tree never fears the branch breaking, because it has trust in its wings so always believe in yourself.

Your life is always under construction. It is your duty to shape it with your hands and make something beautiful.

Take a few minutes of silence and look around. If you observe carefully, you will find many reasons to smile and be grateful.

Life's just like a train ride: passengers come and go, new scenes unfold, stations offer some respite.

Live life to the fullest, seek the essence of your being, find inner happiness, but above all savor every moment, hour by hour, second by second, every moment of the divine gift that is life, so that at the end of the day you can say with confidence that life is beautiful!

Burst out of your cocoon and emerge like a beautiful butterfly. Only then will you see the reality.

Burst out of your cocoon and emerge like a beautiful butterfly. Only then will you see the reality.

If you keep saying that things will work out and believe in your words, you have a good chance of making them come true.

Let love enter your life. Let love enter your home. Let love enter your heart. Love waits patiently and silently. Accept love and give love back.

The heart has limited space. Therefore, let us only allow love to enter and throw away resentment.

Life is unpredictable, and that's what makes it beautiful. We can't know what the future holds, so anything is possible.

Dream without fear, live without limits.

A lifetime lies ahead of you. Create a beautiful story with it.

Motivation is like a muscle that needs to be exercised every day. How? By feeding your soul with positive energy and nourishing your heart with love.

There is still so much beauty left to discover in life.

Try to be the rainbow on every cloudy day.

Try to be the rainbow on every cloudy day.

Whatever you plant, life blooms with grace.

If they laugh at you for being different, laugh at everyone for being the same.

Short Motivational Quotes

Courage is knowing what not to fear.

Plateau

Courage is always one step ahead of fear.

Coleman Young

Believe in miracles, but don't depend on them.

Immanuel Kant

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.

Anais Nin

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Leonardo da Vinci

Vitality shows not only in the ability to persist, but in the ability to start over.

F Scott Fitzgerald

You must do what you think you cannot do.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Live without excuses. Love without regrets.

Don't be afraid to let go of what no longer serves you.

Sometimes, we need a little more courage and self-love.

Never accept anything that limits your true essence.

There's no need to rush. Just keep walking.

Always be confident in your potential!

You will never meet a strong person with an easy past.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Change is good! Learn to rediscover yourself.

Life presents you with obstacles, but you set the limits.

Open your eyes and embark on this journey called life!

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and more prepared than you realize.

Light only shines in darkness, so make every darkness an opportunity to shine.

Light only shines in darkness, so make every darkness an opportunity to shine.

Embrace the pain and burn it. Use it as the fuel for your journey.

That strength you seek is within you.

Aim for the stars while keeping your feet on the ground.

Be the person who believes in you the most!

Your greatest teaching comes from your biggest mistake.

The best things in life come to those who know how to wait.

No life is complete without a touch of madness.

I want, I can and I deserve it!

You are what you do, not what you say you will do.

Find comfort amidst chaos.

Life begins when you step out of your comfort zone.

Be a butterfly and undergo a beautiful metamorphosis!

Spring will bloom within you. Hold on tight.

Spring will bloom within you. Hold on tight.

You've come so far on your journey. Congratulations to you!

Your Daily Dose of Motivational Quotes

Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you're doing the impossible.

Francis of Assisi

Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.

Dalai Lama

Believe in yourself and the day will come when others will have no choice but to believe in you too.

Cynthia Kersey

Carry a handful of earth every day and you will make a mountain.

Confucius

Every day is an opportunity to start over and plan a new path. Walk with faith and believe in yourself.

Today is a new day. Don't dwell on yesterday.

We are just like the weather: made up of both gloomy rainy and bright sunny days!

We are just like the weather: made up of both gloomy rainy and bright sunny days!

Recipe for a good week: Believe in yourself and treat your body with kindness.

We don't have to conquer the world every day!

Tough days are a part of life. The good thing is that they pass, and then good days come.

Life is like a mountain: it has ups and downs, it requires climbing, and there are landscapes to admire along the way.

Amidst the chaos, take a deep breath.

Dreams are our most precious belongings.

You are strong, you can do it.

So many people are rooting for you in life.

Some people leave along the way, but wonderful ones join the journey too.

If today were the first page of your life‘s book, how would you like to start it?

If today were the first page of your life's book, how would you like to start it?

There are no impossible battles for those who are willing to never give up.

Some bad things happen in order to teach us to become stronger.

It's never too late to pursue what still moves your dreams.

Today's goal is to be grateful for life and to congratulate yourself on everything you have accomplished.

One day you will look back and be proud of everything you have accomplished.

Conquering the world requires a good night's sleep so leave your worries at the door!

Don't set overly ambitious goals for yourself. No one deserves to carry unnecessary burdens on their back!

Make peace with life and walk hand in hand with it.

Have you smelled the flowers today? Have you listened to the birds sing? Life has prepared all of this for you too. Enjoy it!

Have you smelled the flowers today? Have you listened to the birds sing? Life has prepared all of this for you too. Enjoy it!

It is very easy to know the words of motivation, the difficult part lies in applying them to your life.

Every corner of life holds a surprise. Uncover what awaits you around the next bend!

Powerful and Deep Motivational Quotes

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. -Abraham Lincoln

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

Abraham Lincoln

You can't always choose who comes into your life but you can learn what lesson they teach.

C.V. Raman

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

Charles Swindoll

It's not the weight that breaks you down, it's how you carry it.

Lou Holtz

The wise man knows the limits of his own ignorance.

Socrates

There is nothing completely wrong in the world as even a broken clock is right twice a day. -Paulo Coelho

There is nothing completely wrong in the world as even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Paulo Coelho

Endure the pain and move away from it. Only then will your heart become strong enough to overcome any obstacle.

You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.

Don't count the days of your life, let life count them for you. Living each day as if it were your last is an opportunity to learn to love life. It is the beauty that you feel when you live it the way you want. Some see beauty in the world, the wise make their life the beautiful place they inhabit.

If you cannot sound like an eagle, run like a cheetah; if you cannot run like a cheetah, walk like a man; if you cannot walk like a man, crawl like a reptile. But never give up on moving forward.

Rise up, be bold, be strong. Take full responsibility upon your own shoulders and know that you are the creator of your own destiny. All the strength and help you need lies within you. Therefore, make your own future. There is no help for you outside of yourself; you are the creator of the universe. Like the silkworm, you have built a cocoon around yourself.

It's time we start giving certain words their proper meaning. One example is the word 'impossible.' Impossible does not mean it cannot be done; it only means it hasn't been done yet. Until it is done, humanity will continue to live in the illusion of incompetence and disappointment.

Take time to LAUGH, It is the music of the soul. Take time to READ, It is the foundation of wisdom. Take time to WORK, It is the price of success. Take time to THINK, It is the source of power. Take time to DREAM, It is the way to reach the stars.

The ups and downs of your life have shaped you for a greater good. Your life has been exactly what it needed to be so don't think you've wasted time. Every situation you've encountered has been necessary to get you to this moment and every moment of your life, including this one now, is a new beginning.

If you have the courage to admit when you're afraid, the ability to laugh even when you're crying, the courage to speak even if your voice is trembling, the confidence to ask for help when you need it, and the wisdom to take it when it's offered, you will have everything you need for a good life.

It is better to be an optimist who is disappointed than a pessimist who has no hope.

Happiness always seems small when you try to hold it all by yourself in your hands. But if you learn to share it with others, you will realize how infinite and precious it is.

While hatred, anger, turmoil, and anxiety wreak havoc in our lives, love waits in silence. It gently nudges us on the shoulder, letting us know it's waiting to be embraced and acknowledged.

Growing and maturing is never without pain. However, over time, your heart toughens, numbing the pain life throws at you and with that, you will achieve success, proudly displaying all the scars acquired along the way.

If you want to fly like eagles, don't surround yourself with chickens.

To find the path to happiness, we must love, accept, and value ourselves, with all our flaws and virtues. Only then, we will find peace and fulfillment, with who we are, with what we have inside us, and with the tools that life has given us to move forward.

You may not be able to control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be defined by them.

Motivational Quotes For Work

I like to feel the butterflies in the stomach, I like to go home and have a restless night and wonder how I'm going to be able to accomplish this feat, get jittery. That hunger and those butterflies in the stomach are very essential for all creative people.

Amitabh Bachchan

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.

Ayn Rand

Discipline is the mother of success.

Aeschylus

Life is an endless marathon. Don‘t stay idle for too long. Instead, focus on the next goal.

Life is an endless marathon. Don't stay idle for too long. Instead, focus on the next goal.

Earning money can give you a sense of accomplishment, but only making a difference will give you a sense of fulfillment.

No matter where we come from or who we are, if we recognize our abilities, are willing to learn, and use what we know to help others, we will always have a place in the world.

We don't learn to walk by following rules. We learn to walk by falling and getting up on our own.

The regret of not doing something can be more terrifying than the act of a big change itself. Take the risk!

Be happy for what you have while working for what you want.

Don't be frustrated, be motivated.

Don't be depressed, be impressed.

Don't be pressured, be passionate.

Don't be pathetic, be strategic.

Don't be problematic, be incredible.

Successful people can see with their mind's eye rather than their eyes. They imagine the future they desire, and then turn it into a reality by gathering resources, seizing opportunities, and motivating people.

Cultivating strength, courage, and inner peace takes time. Don't expect quick and immediate results just because you've decided to change. Every action you take slowly and steadily builds these virtues in your heart.

Today you have the opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.

If a plan doesn't work, change the plan, not the goal.

Don't settle for what you need, fight for what you deserve.

Greatness comes not from size, but from attitude.

If the mountain you are climbing seems increasingly imposing, it is a sign that you are closer to the peak.

If the mountain you are climbing seems increasingly imposing, it is a sign that you are closer to the peak.

Work in silence, let success make the noise.

Hard work will take you to the top, but enjoying the journey will take you even further.

We are not the products of circumstances. We are products of our decisions.

Motivational Quotes For Success

True success can only be achieved when we remain true to ourselves.

Friedrich Nietzsche

If you can dream it, you can do it.

Walt Disney

Our greatest glory lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Oliver Goldsmith

The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.

Alice in Wonderland

Begin where you are, use what you have, and do what you can. -Arthur Ashe

Begin where you are, use what you have, and do what you can.

Arthur Ashe

All a dream needs to become a reality is someone who believes it can be realized.

Roberto Shinyashiki

True success can only be achieved when we remain true to ourselves.

The word 'impossible' was invented to be challenged.

The people who believe that 'impossible' is just a word, are limitless and can achieve anything.

We are capable of far more than we can imagine!

If success lies on the summit, climb to reach it.  If success lies at the bottom of the ocean, dive to get it.  If success lies in the midst of battle, fight for it.

If success lies on the summit, climb to reach it.

If success lies at the bottom of the ocean, dive to get it.

If success lies in the midst of battle, fight for it.

Use your imagination as an inspiration to achieve the unimaginable.

Embrace challenges to savor the euphoria of victory.

Opportunities blossom amidst challenges.

It is through trials and tribulations that the soul gains strength, ambition ignites, and success blossoms.

The greater the challenge, the greater the glory.

To have a successful business, someone, someday, had to take courageous action.

When you have reached a goal, don‘t look at it as the finish line, instead look at it as the starting point for your next achievement.

When you have reached a goal, don't look at it as the finish line, instead look at it as the starting point for your next achievement.

To be successful, you must eliminate doubts, embrace challenges, and reject any external negativity including people who try to bring you down or tell you "you will never be good enough." The truth is that you have as much potential as anyone else in the world. Believe in it!

Success is being at peace with your choices.

The greater the challenge, the greater the glory.

Motivational Quotes For Students

Knowledge is the foundation of a man’s life.

Dr. BR Ambedkar

Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.

Nelson Mandela

There is no substitute for hard work.

Thomas Alva Edison

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. -Malala

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.

Malala

I want you to know that there is a force within you capable of changing your life. Just fight and wait for a new dawn.

Margaret Thatcher

Whenever you feel insecure, remind yourself of the times you underestimated yourself.

May your dreams lead you where your heart finds happiness.

In school, you learn the lesson and then take the test. In life, you take the test and then learn the lesson.

In school, you learn the lesson and then take the test. In life, you take the test and then learn the lesson.

Don't wait for society's approval to be yourself.

Dreams are the best way to find direction in life and a reason to keep moving forward.

Treasure your friends and fight battles side by side! They are your chosen teammates in the game of life.

When someone tells you you can't do something, do it twice and take photos.

If plan A didn't work, don't worry. There are many other alphabets left.

Always be confident in your potential!

Motivational Quotes For Self-Development

Discover who you are and be that person. Your soul was put on this earth to be that, so live that truth and everything else will fall into place.

Ellen Degeneres

There is only aspect that you can be sure of perfecting, and that is yourself.

Aldous Huxley

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

Aristotle

You are as good as you allow yourself to be. Allow yourself to be great and embrace the happiness that your greatness offers you.

There's so many incredible things left to discover about yourself. Challenge yourself and allow yourself to explore different sides of you.

Only through experience and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition be inspired, and success be achieved.

When something bad happens to you, you have three choices: let it define you, let it destroy you, or let it strengthen you. It is your choice.

The beauty of life lies in its imperfections. You learn to overcome challenges, growing stronger with each passing day. Never lose sight of your true self and always follow your heart.

You are stronger than your excuses.

Honor your body and nurture your mind.

May all our steps lead us to what truly makes us happy.

Your body is a garden and your mind is the gardener.

Our mindset holds immense power over our actions.

Feeling fear is a sign you're close to the challenge. Embrace it and discover your true potential.

You can, you are capable, you will achieve it, you matter, you make a difference.

You can, you are capable, you will achieve it, you matter, you make a difference.

Personal crises are extraordinary opportunities for growth. When we recognize our leadership role in these difficult times and when we have the ability to take responsibility for our mistakes, we emerge victorious from the crisis. Adversity turns into good fortune, failure into wisdom, and error into a lesson.

Motivational Quotes on Failure

Our greatest lies weakness in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Thomas Edison

Courage is the foundation of all human virtues, for it empowers us to pursue others.

Aristotle

The secret of life is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.

Paulo Coelho

You didn't fail, you just discovered ways that don't work.

Not all battles lead to victory, but they are all made of efforts, learning and rewards.

Failure is an inevitable part of life. Learn to accept it in order to overcome it.

Failure only occurs when you stop trying.

Difficult days are necessary to appreciate happy days with greater enthusiasm.

A bad chapter doesn't mean the story is over.

Sometimes things fall apart because life has something better in store.

Life knows what it's doing. Trust in it a little more.

Learn from life's experiences.

When things seem to be falling apart, be strong and courageous; this storm will pass. Be patient because patience is the vital ingredient for success.

If that old goal no longer makes you happy, ditch it without hesitation!

Don't give up on something when others say you're not capable. Stand up tall and prove them wrong.

Our biggest fears can also be our greatest drivers for new achievements.

Some journeys must be begun alone. Along the way, some people will join you. Stay calm.

When everything seems impossible, it's a sign that you need a few good days of rest to relieve the pressure and clear your mind. Then, you'll see that the problems weren't that big after all.

Don't torture yourself when things don't go as planned. Plans help us map out the journey, but it's normal to have to change them along the way!

Life always offers you an opportunity. It's called today.

Don't let the bitterness of the world take away your smile.

Sadness can be a stepping stone to renewed joy.

Laugh through the chaos, smile amidst the tears, and remember that everything happens for a reason.

Behind every dark cloud, a ray of sunshine lies hidden.

Tough times may not last long but courage does.

Tough times are the quickest way to learn to appreciate the good ones.

A word of encouragement during failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.

A word of encouragement during failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.

Motivational Quotes on God and Faith

Faith in God motivates us to be better people. Believe in your potential and always be grateful for the life that God has granted us, he will look after you no matter what. Never give up on believing that the world can be a better place!

Sarah Westphal

Do your part and don't worry about others. Have faith in God as he is also guiding them, and making them just as committed as you are to finding their purpose in life.

Paulo Coelho

The most powerful force of the universe is faith.

Mother Teresa

There are only two ways to live your life. The first is as if nothing is a miracle. The second is as if everything is a miracle.

We don't always need a plan. Sometimes we simply need to breathe, trust in God and believe that everything will work out.

With faith in God and determination, all your dreams can come true.

When life's challenges try to knock you down, don't give up; stand strong like a palm tree, which remains upright no matter how strong the storm. Trials and tribulations are a part of life, so don't let them intimidate you. Be brave, focused, and persistent. God will lift you up and make you stronger than ever before.

Inspirational and Motivational Quotes by Famous People

Life should be great rather than long.

Dr. BR Ambedkar

The key to a happy life is to accept you are never actually in control.

Irfan Khan

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an unshakable will.

Mahatma Gandhi

Take the first step with faith. You don‘t need to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step. -Martin Luther King

Take the first step with faith. You don't need to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.

Martin Luther King

It doesn't matter how slowly you go, as long as you don't stop.

Confucius

Hope for miracles, but don't count on them.

Immanuel Kant

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope.

Helen Keller

Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at will change.

Wayne Dyer

Peace comes from within you. Do not seek it outside. -Buddha

Peace comes from within you. Do not seek it outside.

Buddha

Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow.

Albert Einstein

A lie never lives long enough to be old.

Socrates

Don't be intimidated by the opinions of others. It is only mediocrity which is a safe option, so take risks and do what you want to do.

Paulo Coelho

We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start something. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration rarely generates action.

Frank Tibolt

Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of your model.

Vincent Van Gogh

Knowing how to find joy in the joy of others is the secret to happiness.

Georges Bernanos

What good does it do me to fear what has already happened? The time for fear has passed, now is the time for hope.

Paulo Coelho

There's nothing like returning to a place that hasn't changed to realize how much you have.

Nelson Mandela

One day, when you look back, you will see that the most beautiful days were those in which you fought.

Sigmund Freud

Vitality is shown not only through persistence, but also through the ability to start over.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.

Anais Nin

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