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50 Inspirational Quotes on Writing

By barnes & noble press /, january 4, 2021 at 3:00 pm.

It’s a new year and, therefore, we want to help kick it off right with a collection of our favorite inspirational quotes on writing! We always start a new year with resolutions, but often it’s hard to stick with our goals. Certainly, that’s where we can come in 🙂

Above all, we hope these 50 Inspirational Quotes on Writing will keep you motivated and energized throughout 2021.

Inspirational Quotes on Writing: Imagination

2. “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” – William Wordsworth

3. “The writer is an explorer. Every step is an advance into a new land.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

4. “I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see, and what it means. What I want and what I fear.” – Joan Didion

5. “They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream by night.” – Edgar Allan Poe

6. “The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” – Gustav Flaubert

7. “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and look at it, until it shines.” – Emily Dickinson

8. “That’s what you’re looking for as a writer when you’re working. You’re looking for your own freedom.” – Philip Roth

9. “Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.” – George Bernard Shaw

10. “Creativity is a combination of discipline and childlike spirit.” – Robert Greene

11. “Writing is the painting of the voice.” – Voltaire

12. “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho

13. “I have fallen in love with the imagination. And if you fall in love with the imagination, you understand that it is a free spirit. It will go anywhere and it can do anything.” – Alice Walker

Inspirational Quotes on Writing: Motivation

14. “Any writer worth his salt writes to please himself… it’s a self-exploratory operation that is endless.” – Harper Lee

15. “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” – Henry David Thoreau

16. “There are significant moments in everyone’s day that can make literature. That’s what you ought to write about.” – Raymond Carver

17. “Keep asking questions because people will always want to know the answer. Open with a question and don’t answer it until the end.” – Lee Child

18. “But when people say, did you always want to be a writer? I have to say no! I always was a write.” – Ursula K. Le Guin

19. “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou

20. “If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” – Margaret Atwood

21. “You should write stories because you love the shape of stories and sentences and the creation of different words on a page.” – Annie Proulx

23. “If you do not hear music in your words, you have put too much thought into your writing and not enough heart.” – Terry Brooks

24. “If you are in difficulties with a book, try the element of surprise: attack it at an hour when it isn’t expecting it.” – H.G. Wells

25. “Words are sacred. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones, in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.” – Tom Stoppard

26. “The secret of it all is to write… without waiting for a fit time or place.” – Walt Whitman

27. “No one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” – Charles de Lint

28. “Successful writing is one part inspiration and two parts sheer stubbornness.” – Gillian Flynn

30. “As a writer, you should not judge. You should understand.” – Ernest Hemingway

31. “If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it.” – Beverly Cleary

32. “When all else fails, write what your heart tells you. You can’t depend on your eyes, when your imagination is out of focus.” Mark Twain

33. “Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Make some light.” – Kate DiCamillo

Inspirational Quotes on Writing: Process

34. “A writer is a writer not because she writes well and easily, because she has amazing talent, because everything she does is golden. In my view a writer is a writer because even when there is no hope, even when nothing you do shows any sign of promise, you keep writing anyway.” – Junot Diaz

35. “The first draft is you just telling yourself the story.” – Terry Pratchett

36. “Write a page a day. Only 300 words and in a year you have written a novel.” – Stephen King

37. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Agatha Christie

38. “The job of the novelist is to invent: to embroider, to color, to embellish, to make things up.” – Donna Tart

39. “Writing is an act of faith, not a grammar trick.” – E.B. White

40. “Good stories are not written. They are rewritten.” – Phyllis Whitney

41. “The first draft is a skeleton. Just bare bones. The rest of the story comes later with revising.” – Judy Bloom

42. “When you are describing a shape, or sound, or tint, don’t state the matter plainly, but put it in a hint. And learn to look at all things with a sort of mental squint.” – Lewis Carroll

43. “You may not write well every day, but you can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.” – Jodi Picoult

44. “Perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

45. “The secret to editing your work is simple: You need to become its reader instead of its writer.” – Zadie Smith

46. “I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” – Shannon Hale

47. “Don’t labor over a little cameo work in which every word is to be perfect. Technique holds a reader from sentence to sentence, but only content will stay in his mind.” – Joyce Carol Oates

48. “If you fall in love with the vision and not your words, the rewriting will become easier.” – Nora DeLoach

49. “Be willing and unafraid to write badly, because often the bad stuff clears the way for good, or forms a base on which to build something better.” – Jennifer Egan

50. “Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations.” – Ray Bradbury

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55 Motivational Writing Quotes from Famous Authors

Sometimes, the hardest part of writing is simply getting started. Whether you’re taking your first dip in the storytelling pool, or you’re opening a fresh, blank document after finishing your last project, that empty page can be a little daunting.

So, to help combat those moments of doubt, here are some quotes from professional authors and artists who have been right where you are now, and who know exactly how you feel.

First, you just have to start

1. "Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on."

- Louis L’Amour

2. "Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it's the only way you can do anything really good."

- William Faulkner

3. "The first draft is just you telling yourself the story."

- Terry Pratchett

4. "You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it."

- Octavia E. Butler

5. "Start before you’re ready."

- Steven Pressfield

6. "You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page"

- Jodi Picoult

7. "You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."

- Jack London

8. "I have never started a poem yet whose end I knew. Writing a poem is discovering."

- Robert Frost

9. "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."

- Toni Morrison

10. "I'm writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles."

- Shannon Hale

11. "I get a lot of letters from people. They say, "I want to be a writer. What should I do?" I tell them to stop writing to me and get on with it."

- Ruth Rendell

Then, keep going!

12. "First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him!"

- Ray Bradbury

13. "The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading, in order to write. A man will turn over half a library to make a book."

- Samuel Johnson

14. "Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way."

- E. L. Doctorow

15. "To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme."

- Herman Melville

16. "Tell the readers a story! Because without a story, you are merely using words to prove you can string them together in logical sentences."

- Anne McCaffrey

17. "Description begins in the writer’s imagination but should finish in the reader’s."

- Stephen King

18. "No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader."

19. "If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot."

- Stephen King

20. "Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer."

- Barbara Kingsolver

21. "Never write anything that does not give you great pleasure. Emotion is easily transferred from the writer to the reader."

- Joseph Joubert

Editing is vital

22. "My own experience is that once a story has been written, one has to cross out the beginning and the end. It is there that we authors do most of our lying."

- Anton Chekhov

23. "The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do. "

- Thomas Jefferson

24. "When your story is ready for rewrite, cut it to the bone. Get rid of every ounce of excess fat. This is going to hurt; revising a story down to the bare essentials is always a little like murdering children, but it must be done."

25. "It is perfectly okay to write garbage as long as you edit brilliantly."

- C. J. Cherryh

26. "Half my life is an act of revision."

- John Irving

27. "Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear."

- Patricia Fuller

28. "Write your first draft with your heart. Rewrite with your head."

- Mike Rich

29. "So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads."

- Dr. Seuss

30. "You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what's burning inside you, and we edit to let the fire show through the smoke."

- Arthur Plotnik

31. "Anyone and everyone taking a writing class knows that the secret of good writing is to cut it back, pare it down, winnow, chop, hack, prune, and trim, remove every superfluous word, compress, compress, compress..."

- Nick Hornby

32. "When you write a book, you spend day after day scanning and identifying the trees. When you’re done, you have to step back and look at the forest."

Don’t lose your sense of humor

33. "It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldn’t give it up because by that time I was too famous. "

- Robert Benchley

34. "There’s no such thing as writer’s block. That was invented by people in California who couldn’t write."

- Terry Pratchett

35. "Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read."

- Groucho Marx

36. "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by."

- Douglas Adams

37. "If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster."

- Isaac Asimov

Believe in yourself

38. "If you have no critics, you’ll likely have no success."

- Malcolm X

39. "If you can tell stories, create characters, devise incidents, and have sincerity and passion, it doesn’t matter a damn how you write."

- Somerset Maugham

40. "And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt."

- Sylvia Plath

41. "If the book is true, it will find an audience that is meant to read it."

- Wally Lamb

42. "I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged."

- Erica Jong

43. "Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy."

- Norman Vincent Peale

44. "If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word."

- Margaret Atwood

45. "Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them. "

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

46. "Difficulties mastered are opportunities won."

- Winston Churchill

47. "Ignore all hatred and criticism. Live for what you create, and die protecting it."

- Lady Gaga

Remember, being a writer is awesome

48. "You can make anything by writing."

- C.S. Lewis

49. "The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words."

- William H. Gass

50. "Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions."

- Albert Einstein

51. "Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic."

- J. K. Rowling

52. "A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song."

- Maya Angelou

53. "I must write it all out, at any cost. Writing is thinking. It is more than living, for it is being conscious of living."

- Anne Morrow Lindbergh

54. "I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I’m afraid of."

- Joss Whedon

55. "I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn."

- Anne Frank

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170 Writing Quotes by Famous Authors for Every Occasion

When you're feeling stuck on your novel, an important thing to remember is that we've all been there in the past. That's right — even the J.K Rowling's and Ernest Hemingway's of this world. Which is why it's always a great idea to turn to your most famous peers (and their writing quotes) for inspiration.

Without further ado, here are 170 writing quotes to guide you through every stage of writing. ( Yes! We've added more since we first published this post! )

The number one piece of advice that most authors have for other authors is to read, read, read. Here’s why.

1. “If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools ) to write. Simple as that.” — Stephen King

2. “You should write because you love the shape of stories and sentences and the creation of different words on a page. Writing comes from reading, and reading is the finest teacher of how to write.” — Annie Proulx

3. “Indeed, learning to write may be part of learning to read. For all I know, writing comes out of a superior devotion to reading.” — Eudora Welty

4. “Read, read, read. Read everything — trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window.” — William Faulkner

5. “I kept always two books in my pocket: one to read, one to write in.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

6. “The Six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, and write, write, write.” — Ernest Gaines

7. “The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading, in order to write; a man will turn over half a library to make one book.” — Samuel Johnson

8. “Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like a river.” ― Lisa See

9. “One sure window into a person’s soul is his reading list.” — Mary B. W. Tabor

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10. "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." — Toni Morrison

11. “Everybody walks past a thousand story ideas every day. The good writers are the ones who see five or six of them. Most people don’t see any.” — Orson Scott

12. “Find a subject you care about and which you in your heart feel others should care about. It is this genuine caring, not your games with language, which will be the most compelling and seductive element in your style.” — Stephen King

13. “Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.” — Mark Twain

14. “When I sit down to write a book, I do not say to myself, ‘I am going to produce a work of art.’ I write it because there is some lie that I want to expose, some fact to which I want to draw attention, and my initial concern is to get a hearing.” — George Orwell

15. “Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open.” — Natalie Goldberg

16. “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” — Madeleine L'Engle

17. “How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.” — Henry David Thoreau

18. “Cheat your landlord if you can and must, but do not try to shortchange the Muse. It cannot be done. You can’t fake quality any more than you can fake a good meal.” — William S. Burroughs

19. “Write what should not be forgotten.” — Isabel Allende

20. “The story must strike a nerve in me. My heart should start pounding when I hear the first line in my head. I start trembling at the risk.” — Susan Sontag

21. “Sometimes the ideas just come to me. Other times I have to sweat and almost bleed to make ideas come. It’s a mysterious process, but I hope I never find out exactly how it works. I like a mystery, as you may have noticed.” — J.K. Rowling

22. “As for ‘Write what you know,’ I was regularly told this as a beginner. I think it’s a very good rule and have always obeyed it. I write about imaginary countries, alien societies on other planets, dragons, wizards, the Napa Valley in 22002. I know these things. I know them better than anybody else possibly could, so it’s my duty to testify about them.” — Ursula K. Le Guin

23. “I’m very lucky in that I don’t understand the world yet. If I understood the world, it would be harder for me to write these books.” — Mo Willems

24. “Ideas are cheap. It’s the execution that is all important.” — George R.R. Martin

25. “If you wait for inspiration to write you’re not a writer, you’re a waiter.” — Dan Poynter

Now, finding your "voice" is not as simple as entering a nationally-televised competition on NBC ( nyuk nyuk! ). Yet your voice will define you as a writer, and these famous writers have plenty of tips and writing quotes for you when it comes to finding it.

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26. “To gain your own voice, you have to forget about having it heard.” — Allen Ginsberg

27. “One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” — Jack Kerouac

28. “No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.” —Robert Frost

29. “It is only by writing, not dreaming about it, that we develop our own style.” — P.D. James

30. “Voice is not just the result of a single sentence or paragraph or page. It’s not even the sum total of a whole story. It’s all your work laid out across the table like the bones and fossils of an unidentified carcass.” — Chuck Wendig

31. “If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it. Or, if proper usage gets in the way, it may have to go. I can't allow what we learned in English composition to disrupt the sound and rhythm of the narrative.” — Elmore Leonard

32. “Your writing voice is the deepest possible reflection of who you are. The job of your voice is not to seduce or flatter or make well-shaped sentences. In your voice, your readers should be able to hear the contents of your mind, your heart, your soul.” — Meg Rosoff

33. “I don’t want just words. If that’s all you have for me, you’d better go.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald

34. “Literature is strewn with the wreckage of men who have minded beyond reason the opinions of others.” — Virginia Woolf

35. “Everywhere I go, I’m asked if the universities stifle writers. My opinion is that they don’t stifle enough of them.” — Flannery O’Connor

36. “There are some books that refuse to be written. They stand their ground year after year and will not be persuaded. It isn’t because the book is not there and worth being written — it is only because the right form of the story does not present itself. There is only one right form for a story and, if you fail to find that form, the story will not tell itself.” — Mark Twain

37. “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” — Louis L’Amour

38. “First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him.” — Ray Bradbury

39. “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” — Ernest Hemingway

40. “Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself.” — Mark Twain

41. “Being a writer is a very peculiar sort of job: It’s always you versus a blank sheet of paper (or a blank screen) and quite often the blank piece of paper wins.” — Neil Gaiman

42. “It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way.” — Ernest Hemingway

43. “It doesn’t matter how many book ideas you have if you can’t finish writing your book.” — Joe Bunting

44. “If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” — Margaret Atwood

45. “A blank piece of paper is God's way of telling us how hard it is to be God.” — Sidney Sheldon

46. “I am not at all in a humor for writing; I must write on until I am.” — Jane Austen

47. "Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it's the only way you can do anything really good." — William Faulkner

48. “One thing that helps is to give myself permission to write badly. I tell myself that I’m going to do my five or 10 pages no matter what, and that I can always tear them up the following morning if I want. I’ll have lost nothing — writing and tearing up five pages would leave me no further behind than if I took the day off.” — Lawrence Block

49. “Abandon the idea that you are ever going to finish. Lose track of the 400 pages and write just one page for each day, it helps. Then when it gets finished, you are always surprised.” — John Steinbeck

50. “You can fix anything but a blank page.” — Nora Roberts

51. “I don’t wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to work.” — Pearl S. Buck

52. “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at the typewriter and bleed.” — Ernest Hemingway

Don’t get discouraged if you get this far and you’re thinking that your first draft is rather poor. These writing quotes are reminders that it’s just part of the process.

53. “The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” — Terry Pratchett

54. “Get through a draft as quickly as possible.” — Joshua Wolf Shenk

55. “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” — Douglas Adams

56. “The first draft of everything is shit.” — Ernest Hemingway

57. “There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.” — Frank Herbert

58. “I would advise any beginning writer to write the first drafts as if no one else will ever read them — without a thought about publication — and only in the last draft to consider how the work will look from the outside.” — Anne Tyler

59. “I just give myself permission to suck. I delete about 90 percent of my first drafts, so it doesn’t really matter much if on a particular day I write beautiful and brilliant prose that will stick in the minds of my readers forever, because there’s a 90 percent chance I’m just going to delete whatever I write anyway. I find this hugely liberating.” — John Green

60. “Be willing to write really badly.” — Jennifer Egan

61. “On first drafts: It is completely raw, the sort of thing I feel free to do with the door shut — it’s the story undressed, standing up in nothing but its socks and undershorts.” — Stephen King

62. “I do not over-intellectualise the production process. I try to keep it simple: Tell the damned story.” — Tom Clancy

63. “Anyone who says writing is easy isn’t doing it right.” — Amy Joy

64. “You fail only if you stop writing.” — Ray Bradbury

65. “If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster.” — Isaac Asimov

66. “Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” — Ray Bradbury

67. “You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” ― Octavia E. Butler

68. “I believe myself that a good writer doesn’t really need to be told anything except to keep at it.” — Chinua Achebe

69. “The secret to being a writer is that you have to write. It’s not enough to think about writing or to study literature or plan a future life as an author. You really have to lock yourself away, alone, and get to work.” — Augusten Burroughs

70. “It is by sitting down to write every morning that one becomes a writer.” — Gerald Brenan

71. “Talent is insignificant. I know a lot of talented ruins. Beyond talent lie all the usual words: discipline, love, luck, but most of all, endurance.” — James Baldwin

72. “You just have to go on when it is worst and most helpless — there is only one thing to do with a novel and that is go straight on through to the end of the damn thing.” — Ernest Hemingway

73. “We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.” — Kurt Vonnegut

74. “The nearest I have to a rule is a Post-it on the wall in front of my desk saying ‘Faire et se taire’ from Flaubert. Which I translate for myself as ‘Shut up and get on with it.’” — Helen Simpson

75. “I’ve been writing since I was six. It is a compulsion, so I can’t really say where the desire came from; I’ve always had it. My breakthrough with the first book came through persistence, because a lot of publishers turned it down.” — J.K. Rowling

76. “Any man who keeps working is not a failure. He may not be a great writer, but if he applies the old-fashioned virtues of hard, constant labor, he’ll eventually make some kind of career for himself as a writer.” — Ray Bradbury

77. “It is worth mentioning, for future reference, that the creative power which bubbles so pleasantly in beginning a new book quiets down after a time, and one goes on more steadily. Doubts creep in. Then one becomes resigned. Determination not to give in, and the sense of an impending shape keep one at it more than anything.” — Virginia Woolf

78. “A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” — Richard Bach

“Write drunk, edit sober” might be one of the most famous writing quotes about editing, but we can’t all outdrink Ernest Hemingway. Which is why these other words of wisdom and writing quotes exist!

79. “You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.” ― Jodi Picoult

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80. “When your story is ready for a rewrite, cut it to the bone. Get rid of every ounce of excess fat. This is going to hurt; revising a story down to the bare essentials is always a little like murdering children, but it must be done.” — Stephen King

81. “The best advice on writing was given to me by my first editor, Michael Korda, of Simon and Schuster, while writing my first book. 'Finish your first draft and then we'll talk,' he said. It took me a long time to realize how good the advice was. Even if you write it wrong, write and finish your first draft. Only then, when you have a flawed whole, do you know what you have to fix.” — Dominick Dunne

82. “Editing might be a bloody trade, but knives aren’t the exclusive property of butchers. Surgeons use them too.” — Blake Morrison

83. “The main thing I try to do is write as clearly as I can. I rewrite a good deal to make it clear.” — E.B. White

84. “You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what's burning inside you, and we edit to let the fire show through the smoke.” — Arthur Plotnik

85. “Half my life is an act of revision.” — John Irving

86. “I'm all for the scissors. I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil.” — Truman Capote

87. “It is perfectly okay to write garbage — as long as you edit brilliantly.” — C. J. Cherryh

88. “I've found the best way to revise your own work is to pretend that somebody else wrote it and then to rip the living shit out of it.” ― Don Roff

89. “Only kings, presidents, editors, and people with tapeworms have the right to use the editorial 'we'.” — Mark Twain

90. “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” ― Dr. Seuss

91. “Not that the story need be long, but it will take a long while to make it short.” — Henry David Thoreau

92. “I would write a book, or a short story, at least three times — once to understand it, the second time to improve the prose, and a third to compel it to say what it still must say. Somewhere I put it this way: first drafts are for learning what one's fiction wants him to say. Revision works with that knowledge to enlarge and enhance an idea, to reform it. Revision is one of the exquisite pleasures of writing.” — Bernard Malamud

93. “No author dislikes to be edited as much as he dislikes not to be published.” — Russell Lynes

94. “Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in the book, or for another book; give it, give it all, give it now.” — Annie Dillard

95. “No passion in the world is equal to the passion to alter someone else's draft.” — H.G. Wells

96. “A writer is a world trapped in a person.” — Victor Hugo

97. “A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” — Thomas Mann

98. “People say, ‘What advice do you have for people who want to be writers?’ I say, they don’t really need advice, they know they want to be writers, and they’re gonna do it. Those people who know that they really want to do this and are cut out for it, they know it.” — R.L. Stine

99. “As a writer, you should not judge, you should understand.” ― Ernest Hemingway

100. “I am irritated by my own writing. I am like a violinist whose ear is true, but whose fingers refuse to reproduce precisely the sound he hears within.” — Gustave Flaubert

101. “Let me live, love, and say it well in good sentences.” — Sylvia Plath

102. “I go out to my little office, where I’ve got a manuscript, and the last page I was happy with is on top. I read that, and it’s like getting on a taxiway. I’m able to go through and revise it and put myself — click — back into that world.” — Stephen King

103. “I think all writing is a disease. You can’t stop it.” — William Carlos Williams

104. “Each writer is born with a repertory company in his head. Shakespeare has perhaps 20 players. I have 10 or so, and that’s a lot. As you get older, you become more skillful at casting them.” — Gore Vidal

105. “For your born writer, nothing is so healing as the realization that he has come upon the right word.” — Catherine Drinker Bowen

106. “The task of a writer consists of being able to make something out of an idea.” — Thomas Mann

107. “Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.” — T.S. Eliot

108. “Many people hear voices when no one is there. Some of them are called mad and are shut up in rooms where they stare at the walls all day. Others are called writers and they do pretty much the same thing.” — Margaret Chittenden

109. “A writer never has a vacation. For a writer life consists of either writing or thinking about writing.” — Eugene Ionesco

110. “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” — Benjamin Franklin

111. “A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom. He has no master except his own soul, and that, I am sure, is why he does it.” — Roald Dahl

112. “Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don’t feel I should be doing something else.” — Gloria Steinem

From cavemen to our modern day in the 21st-century, we have written our joys and sorrows throughout history. What compels us to write? Here’s what some of the most beloved writers we know have to say.

113. “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” — Anne Frank

114. “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” — Anais Nin

115. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou

116. “The very reason I write is so that I might not sleepwalk through my entire life.” — Zadie Smith

117. “The good writing of any age has always been the product of someone’s neurosis.” — William Styron

118. “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” — Robin Williams

119. “Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly — they'll go through anything. You read and you're pierced.” — Aldous Huxley

120. “You can make anything by writing.” — C.S. Lewis

121. “Writers live twice.” — Natalie Goldberg

122. “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” — Winston Churchill

123. “Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it.” — Oscar Wilde

124. “You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.” — Ray Bradbury

125. “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass .” ― Anton Chekhov

126. “My own experience is that once a story has been written, one has to cross out the beginning and the end. It is there that we authors do most of our lying.” — Anton Chekhov

127. “There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” — Somerset Maugham

128. “Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word. There are no exceptions to this rule.” — Stephen King

129. “Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” — Mark Twain

130. “Find your best time of the day for writing and write. Don’t let anything else interfere. Afterwards it won’t matter to you that the kitchen is a mess.” — Esther Freud

131. “Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. [...] All they do is show you've been to college.” — Kurt Vonnegut

132. “To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme.” — Herman Melville

133. “Write drunk, edit sober.” — Ernest Hemingway

134. “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” — Mark Twain

135. “The main rule of writing is that if you do it with enough assurance and confidence, you’re allowed to do whatever you like. (That may be a rule for life as well as for writing. But it’s definitely true for writing.) So write your story as it needs to be written. Write it honestly, and tell it as best you can. I’m not sure that there are any other rules. Not ones that matter.” — Neil Gaiman

136. “Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.” — Jane Yolen

137. “Style means the right word. The rest matters little.” — Jules Renard

138. “My aim in constructing sentences is to make the sentence utterly easy to understand, writing what I call transparent prose. I’ve failed dreadfully if you have to read a sentence twice to figure out what I meant.” — Ken Follett

139. “And one of [the things you learn as you get older] is, you really need less… My model for this is late Beethoven. He moves so strangely and quite suddenly sometimes from place to place in his music, in the late quartets. He knows where he’s going and he just doesn’t want to waste all that time getting there… One is aware of this as one gets older. You can’t waste time.” — Ursula K. Le Guin

140. “ Part 1. I notice that you use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. That is the way to write English — it is the modern way and the best way. Stick to it; don’t let fluff and flowers and verbosity creep in . Part 2. When you catch an adjective, kill it. No, I don’t mean utterly, but kill most of them – then the rest will be valuable. They weaken when they are close together. They give strength when they are wide apart. Part 3. An adjective habit, or a wordy, diffuse, flowery habit, once fastened upon a person, is as hard to get rid of as any other vice.” — Mark Twain

“You miss 100% of the shots that you never take — Wayne Gretsky,” as Michael Scott once said. In tribute to this sentiment, these writing quotes help show why it’s important not to let failure or rejection get you down.

141. “You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.” — John Wooden

142. “Rejection slips, or form letters, however tactfully phrased, are lacerations of the soul, if not quite inventions of the devil — but there is no way around them.” — Isaac Asimov

143. “Was I bitter? Absolutely. Hurt? You bet your sweet ass I was hurt. Who doesn’t feel a part of their heart break at rejection. You ask yourself every question you can think of, what, why, how come, and then your sadness turns to anger. That’s my favorite part. It drives me, feeds me, and makes one hell of a story.” — Jennifer Salaiz

144. “I love my rejection slips. They show me I try.” — Sylvia Plath

145. “I would advise anyone who aspires to a writing career that before developing his talent, he would be wise to develop a thick hide.” — Harper Lee

147. “I used to save all my rejection slips because I told myself, one day I’m going to autograph these and auction them. And then I lost the box.” — James Lee Burke

148. “This manuscript of yours that has just come back from another editor is a precious package. Don’t consider it rejected. Consider that you’ve addressed it ‘to the editor who can appreciate my work’ and it has simply come back stamped ‘Not at this address’. Just keep looking for the right address.” — Barbara Kingsolver

149. “To ward off a feeling of failure, she joked that she could wallpaper her bathroom with rejection slips, which she chose not to see as messages to stop, but rather as tickets to the game.” — Anita Shreve

150. “Remember: when people tell you something’s wrong or doesn’t work for them, they are almost always right. When they tell you exactly what they think is wrong and how to fix it, they are almost always wrong.” — Neil Gaiman

151. “The artist doesn’t have time to listen to the critics. The ones who want to be writers read the reviews, the ones who want to write don’t have the time to read reviews.” — William Faulkner

152. “I think that you have to believe in your destiny; that you will succeed, you will meet a lot of rejection and it is not always a straight path, there will be detours — so enjoy the view.” — Michael York

153. “I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged.” — Erica Jong

154. “I tell writers to keep reading, reading, reading. Read widely and deeply. And I tell them not to give up even after getting rejection letters. And only write what you love.” — Anita Diamant

155. “I could write an entertaining novel about rejection slips, but I fear it would be overly long.” — Louise Brown

156. “I had immediate success in the sense that I sold something right off the bat. I thought it was going to be a piece of cake and it really wasn’t. I have drawers full of — or I did have — drawers full of rejection slips.” — Fred Saberhagen

157. “An absolutely necessary part of a writer’s equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment the world hands out and the punishment he inflicts upon himself.” — Irwin Shaw

158. “Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” — C. S. Lewis

Why does writing matter? If there’s anyone who might know the answer, it’s the people who write — and continue to write, despite adverse circumstances. Here are a few pennies for their thoughts.

159. “Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.” — Virginia Woolf

160. “If the book is true, it will find an audience that is meant to read it.” — Wally Lamb

161. “A word after a word after a word is power.” — Margaret Atwood

162. “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” — Martin Luther

163. “The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” — Albert Camus

164. “Good fiction’s job is to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” — David Foster Wallace

165. “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” — Philip Pullman

166. “All stories have to at least try to explain some small portion of the meaning of life.” — Gene Weingarten

167. “If a nation loses its storytellers, it loses its childhood.” — Peter Handke

168. “The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.” — Tom Clancy

169. “If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don’t listen to writers talking about writing or themselves.” — Lillian Hellman

170. “Don’t take anyone’s writing advice too seriously.” — Lev Grossman

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Brian Welte says:

08/05/2019 – 12:28

Here's a quote I absolutely adore: "The author, in his work, must be like God in the Universe, present everywhere and visible nowhere" [Quote from Gustave Flaubert]

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If you do things well, do them better. Be daring, be first, be different, be just. ANITA RODDICK

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We don’t develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. BARBARA DE ANGELIS

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No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

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Starting a business is tough, but if you want to change the world and make money while you’re at it, you might need some inspirational quotes and motivational quotes to get you going. You can not only plan to be a success, you can plan to succeed beyond your wildest dreams! Who knows – you could be the next Steve Jobs! Let these quotes for business inspire you, remind you of why you started in the first place, and get you out of your comfort zone.

Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. GEORGE HERBERT

You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. ZIG ZIGLAR

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure. HELLEN KELLER

Play by the rules, but be ferocious. PHIL KNIGHT

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow. ANTHONY ROBBINS

You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong. WARREN BUFFETT

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. HENRY DAVID THOREAU

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ANAÏS NIN

Don’t settle for what life gives you; make life better and build something. ASHTON KUTCHER

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover. MARK TWAIN

Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you. GEORGE WHITEFIELD

When you know what you want, and want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to get it. JIM ROHN

Fortune always favours the brave, and never helps a man who does not help himself. P. T. BARNUM

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. THOMAS A. EDISON

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. DALE CARNEGIE

When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there. ZIG ZIGLAR

Success 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

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. HELEN KELLER

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. WINSTON CHURCHILL

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. STEPHEN COVEY

The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. COLIN R. DAVIS

Opportunities don't happen. You create them. CHRIS GROSSER

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. HERMAN MELVILLE

I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. MICHAEL JORDAN

Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming. RICHARD BRANSON

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure. COLIN POWELL

The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. VIDAL SASSOON

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them. SETH GODIN

Motivational Quotes for College Students - Quotes About Life in School and Beyond

Being a college student is stressful. After all, preparing for the real world is not an easy job! We can all use a little bit of help getting through, so check out these motivational quotes about life to keep you resilient.

A winner is a dreamer who never gives up. NELSON MANDELA

Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. OG MANDINO

It never gets easier. You just get better. JORDAN HOECHLIN

The true success is the person who invented himself. AL GOLDSTEIN

All progress takes place outside the comfort zone. MICHAEL JOHN BOBAK

Make the most of yourself….for that is all there is of you. RALPH WALDO EMERSON

Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. W. CLEMENT STONE

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above them. WASHINGTON IRVING

Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. THEODORE N. VAIL

With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world. Dalai Lama

Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. CHRISTIAN D. LARSON

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. WALT DISNEY

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. CONFUCIUS

Don’t wish it were easier. Wish you were better. JIM ROHN

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did. MARK TWAIN

Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. JOSHUA MARINE

Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now. DENIS WAITLEY

College is the reward for surviving high school. JUDD APATOW

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. MALCOLM X

Every year, many, many stupid people graduate from college. And if they can do it, so can you. JOHN GREEN

Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest when you haven't planted. DAVID BLY

College inspired me to think differently. It's like no other time in your life. LARA OLEYNIK

Motivational Quotes from Celebrities

Everyone looks for a little wisdom and inspiration now and then, even celebrities. Here are some of the top motivational quotes from celebrities to push you forward on your journey to success. Allow these inspirational quotes to fill your mind with clarity and purpose, straight from Hollywood.

You never really learn much from hearing yourself speak. GEORGE CLOONEY

Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. LUCILLE BALL

Don't give it five minutes if you're not going to give it five years. MEGHAN MARKLE

Every day is not a success. Every year is not a success. You have to celebrate the good. REESE WITHERSPOON

Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable. COCO CHANEL

I refuse to accept other people’s ideas of happiness for me. As if there’s a ‘one size fits all’ standard for happiness. KANYE WEST

Life is being on the wire, everything else is just waiting. KARL WALLENDA

Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing. DENIS WAITLEY

It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default. J.K. ROWLING

When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important. ELLEN DEGENERES

Stick around. Don’t lose your heart, just keep going, keep at it. MARK RUFFALO

I'd rather be called a boy and play with paper airplanes than be called a man and play with a girl's heart. NIALL HORAN

I don’t like to share my personal life… it wouldn’t be personal if I shared it. GEORGE CLOONEY

The image is one thing and the human being is another. It's very hard to live up to an image, put it that way. ELVIS PRESLEY

I've always been famous, it's just no one knew it yet. LADY GAGA

Your imperfections make you beautiful, they make you who you are. So just be yourself, love yourself for who you are and just keep going. DEMI LOVATO

No matter how talented you are, not everybody is going to like you. But that’s life, just stay strong. JUSTIN BIEBER

Don’t feel stupid if you don’t like what everyone else pretends to love. EMMA WATSON

If you can do what you do best and be happy, you are further along in life than most people. LEONARDO DICAPRIO

Ignore the naysayers. Really the only option is, head down and focus on the job. CHRIS PINE

I’ve learned it’s important not to limit yourself. You can do whatever you really love to do, no matter what it is. RYAN GOSLING

I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself. EMMA STONE

I’m a big believer in accepting yourself and not really worrying about it. JENNIFER LAWRENCE

I don’t do things for the response or the controversy. I just live my life. RIHANNA

Motivational Quotes for Entrepreneurs

Planting a sapling and starting your own business are similar in terms of growth. First, you need to invest money and time. Then, gently taking care of your new project, you must build with no expectations in return. During the entrepreneurial journey, you may require constant motivation.

Here is a collection of motivational quotes for entrepreneurs to help you keep the fires burning bright. Hopefully, these inspirational quotes will help you so that you never lose the passion you need to succeed.

I never dreamed about success. I worked for it. ESTÉE LAUDER

Don’t let others convince you that the idea is good when your gut tells you it’s bad. KEVIN ROSE, CO-FOUNDED DIGG

Think big and don’t listen to people who tell you it can’t be done. Life is too short to think small. TIM FERRISS

I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite. G.K. CHESTERTON

I don’t know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it. SUSAN BUTCHER

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. THEODORE ROOSEVELT

If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time. STEVE JOBS

Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space. CHRIS HADFIELD

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. WILL RODGERS

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere. BARACK OBAMA

Winners never quit and quitters never win. VINCE LOMBARDI

The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell. ANDREW CARNEGIE

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. WALT DISNEY

Success depends on employees. For me knowing and connecting with my employees is very important. DIVINE NDHLUKULA, FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF DDNS SECURITY OPERATIONS LTD

Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless. JAMIE PAOLINETTI

Do not focus on numbers. Focus on doing what you do best. It’s about building a community who want to visit your site every day because you create value and offer expertise. CASSEY HO, FOUNDER OF BLOGILATES.COM

In the age of transparency, honesty, and generosity, even in the form of an apology, generate goodwill. ALEXANDER ASSEILY, FOUNDER OF JAWBONE

If you know too much before the start, then you will get overwhelmed. Come up with an original idea, and don’t copy because there will be no passion. You need that otherworldly passion. Just start. JENI BRITTON BAUER

Don’t try to do everything by yourself, but try to connect with people and resources. Having that discipline and perseverance is really important. CHIEU CAO

It’s necessary to find a mentor who can invest time to know your personal capabilities and business model. NIGEL DAVIES, FOUNDER OF CLAROMENTIS

Don’t get distracted. Never tell yourself that you need to be the biggest brand in the whole world. Start by working on what you need at the present moment and then what you need to do tomorrow. So, set yourself manageable targets. JAS BAGNIEWSKI, CO-FOUNDER OF EVE SLEEP

You have to get good at ceding control and not taking things personally. Even seasoned entrepreneurs have struggled with that. I think it’s about not taking failures personally and also not taking successes personally. LEILA JANAH, FOUNDER OF SAMASOURCE AND LXMI

Your ability to attract, evaluate, and forge strong working relationships with co-founders, early employees, and investors often mean the difference between failure and success. CLARA SHIH, CO-FOUNDER OF HEARSAY SYSTEMS

My advice is to focus on the importance of forging a long-term relationship, whether with colleagues, partners, or customers. It is often easy to get caught up in short-term decisions. SHEILA LIRIO MARCELO, FOUNDER OF CARE.COM

If you’re starting something on your own, you better have a passion for it, because this is hard work. SALLIE KRAWCHECK, CO-FOUNDER OF ELLEVEST

Be nicer to your customers than your competitors. RICHARD REED, CO-FOUNDER OF INNOCENT DRINKS

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In times of crisis, heroes often emerge in the most unexpected ways. Such is the story of Branson Baker, a 9-year-old boy from Dickson, Oklahoma, who demonstrated extraordinary bravery during a devastating EF-4 tornado.

His courageous actions saved his parents and serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength found in even the youngest among us.

A Race Against Nature

Car trapped under tree

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On April 27, the Baker family found themselves in the path of a deadly tornado. Wayne and Lindy Baker, along with their son Branson, were racing to a friend's storm cellar for safety. As they drove, the tornado loomed ever closer, its destructive force visible within a mile or two. Wayne Baker described the harrowing moment:

"We could pretty much see this tornado within about a mile and two miles away from us. But as we turned, the tornado turned itself."

The situation turned dire when a tree, uprooted by the powerful winds, crashed onto their truck, trapping Wayne and Lindy inside. Despite his fear, Branson acted with remarkable quickness and presence of mind.

"I was really, really scared," the 9-year-old recounted to ABC News , but he knew he had to act.

"Please Don't Die" — One Last Hope For Help

Branson Baker's parents, Lindy and Wade pose for the camera.

Baker Family, KTVT via CNN

In a moment of pure courage, Branson managed to escape from the wrecked truck. His thoughts were with his parents as he ran for help, telling them, "Don't die," before sprinting over a mile to find assistance. Wayne Baker marveled at his son's bravery: "Branson sprung into action really quick. He's very courageous for a 9-year-old boy. Not many adults would have done what he did."

The urgency of the situation was palpable for Wayne's brother, Johnny Baker, who was on the phone with the family when the tree hit. "About that time, you start hearing some dinging on the glass, like, maybe hail and then boom. And the phone went silent," Johnny recalled. He and his wife rushed to the scene, with his wife calling 911. Branson, determined and undeterred, returned with help alongside the first responders.

Wayne Baker is now recovering from injuries to his back, neck, and arm, while Lindy remains in the hospital. Through it all, Wayne's pride in his son shines brightly. "You couldn't be more proud to be a father of a son that can accept a challenge that way," he said. "Shows that he would go above and beyond for anyone."

Triumph In The Face of Adversity

Branson Baker, 9, batters up!

The day after the tornado struck, Branson displayed his resilience and spirit in another way — on the baseball field. Despite the traumatic event, he hit a home run and turned a double play, dedicating his performance to his parents. His actions on and off the field are a testament to his strength and determination.

Branson’s story is a powerful reminder that heroes can come in all sizes and ages. His quick thinking and fearless actions in the face of a deadly tornado saved his parents and inspire us all. In moments of crisis, it is the courage and resilience of individuals like Branson that shine through, reminding us of the extraordinary capabilities within each of us, regardless of age.

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Most people go through life in search of identity and purpose, particularly as we get older. But for those who don’t have a complete picture of their family history, that search can produce more questions than answers.

One Swedish man experienced that growing up. Michael Anderberg began to wonder about his biological father's identity as a teen. He didn’t find any answers, though, until he was 57 years old.

A Life Spent Searching

Anderberg was born in Sweden in 1967. By the time he was 15 years old, he wondered about his biological father. He asked his mom, who didn’t give him much information, and tried to learn his dad’s identity elsewhere, but he came up short. By the time he was 30 years old, he’d kind of given up, he told CTV News .

“I accepted it. There are many boys and girls and children who don't have a father...so I will live without my father,” he said. “But I was always jealous of my friends in school who had both their father and mother.”

Eventually, Anderberg had a family of his own and continued living his life. But his daughter knew about her father’s situation, and in 2019 she gifted him a DNA ancestry test for Christmas.

“She knew I had a dream. Maybe it was a long shot...but the DNA test would make it possible,” he said.

A Surprise Phone Call

Anderberg took the test and then waited. Finally, about 18 months later, he received a phone call from Los Angeles. It was a man who was also named Michael, and he believed Anderberg was his half-brother. Meanwhile, Michael had also called his father, Jim Oran, to share the news.

“He asked if I was sitting down because he had something to tell me,” Oran recalled. “He said, 'I'm not the oldest one anymore. I'm not the firstborn because you've got another son in Sweden.' Are you kidding me? I couldn't believe it.”

It turns out that Oran had traveled to Sweden when he was younger and met a woman with whom he began a relationship. They eventually parted ways, and Oran had no idea the woman was pregnant with his child.

Oran and Anderberg met virtually and started exchanging texts and phone calls. But because of the distance, the pandemic, and a brief illness, they couldn’t meet in person.

A Reunion Six Decades in the Making

That all changed earlier this year when Anderberg flew to Detroit and met his biological father for the first time. “I never thought this would be real,” he told the publication.

The reunited family spent two emotional weeks together, getting to know each other in person.

“I don't know how I'll react when he goes back. We were very emotional in the beginning and we still are now,” Oran revealed at the time, adding he plans on going to Sweden to meet his three grandchildren as well. “I also want to see my old town and where I grew up, but hope I'm healthy enough to do that.”

As for Anderberg, meeting his father for the first time helped heal some of his past trauma and anger and set him on a path of healing.

“As a young boy, I was angry. I always thought [about] the day I find him and I can ask him why he wasn't there for me. But with all the information, I know why now,” he added. “You can only look forward. We have decided to take this time we have together and let it be a chapter in our life. It's a treasure.”

Family Is a Choice

We all want to know our story, which is why the happy ending at the center of this family reunion is so inspiring. But it’s also not an ending that everyone experiences. Sometimes we’re dealt a hard hand in life, and it’s important to remember that we can’t choose our family. But we can choose our friends, community , and the people we surround ourselves with.

In that sense, family can become a choice for us all. These days families look a lot different than the former “norm,” and it’s essential to embrace that. Sometimes a search for a lost family member will pan out. But if it doesn’t, remember that you are in charge of crafting your own story.

The present shall soon become the past, so embrace it for all the joys and challenges it can bring.

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How to Use a Quote in an Essay

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MLA in-text citation how-to

You can take a quote from different sources of information, such as books, magazines, websites or printed journals. Using quotes in an essay serves three goals:

Present additional evidence to support your point of view or oppose a claim or idea;
Help a reader better understand a topic under analysis;
Strengthen your argumentation on a topic using another writer’s eloquence.

Since quotes are mostly used in Humanities, you’ll have to follow MLA citation referencing guidelines. The Modern Language Association citation manual implies two types of quotes – short and long.

Short quote – Is less than 4 lines of typed text and can be embedded directly into a sentence;
Long quote – Is more than 4 lines of typed text and requires a separate content block in an essay without quotation marks.

Writing college essays, the recommendation is to use short quotes.

Parenthetical citation

Referring to the works of other authors in-text is done using a parenthetical citation . Such a method implies the author-page style of quoting. For example:

When it comes to writing, King suggests: “Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.” (5)

Given the MLA in-text citation already contains King’s last name, you shouldn’t mention it in the parenthesis. If the author’s name isn’t mentioned in-text, it has to be specified in a parenthetical citation.

When it comes to writing, there’s a quote I like the most: “Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.” (King 5)

According to MLA guidelines, at the end of the essay, there has to be the Works Cited page . It contains the full reference featuring author’s full name, the full title of the source, the volume, the issue number, the date of publishing, and the URL (if the source was found online). Here’s an example of the full referencing in the Works Cited:

King, Larry L. “The Collection of Best Works.” Oxford University Press, vol. 2, no. 3, Jan.-Feb. 2017, http://www.prowritersdigest.com/editor-blogs/inspirational-quotes/72-of-the-best-quotes-about-writing.

How to start an essay with a quote?

Starting an essay with a quote is a matter of controversy. Experts in the pro camp suggest that a quote at the beginning of an essay helps make a powerful statement right from the start. Moreover, an interesting, captivating quote grabs the reader’s attention right from the start.

Experts from the against camp suggest that when you begin an essay with a quote, you miss on the opportunity to present your own take on the subject matter. In their opinion, when writing the introduction, you have to rely only on your words. Whereas quotes are most useful in the main body, serving as an additional argumentation. In conclusion, a quote can be placed, too.

PROS & CONS OF STARTING AN ESSAY WITH A QUOTE

How to use quotes in the middle of an essay?

Main Body is the place you’re meant to state a quote or two, depending on the length of a paper. A standard 5-paragraph essay will imply you to use 2-3 quotes in the main body. More quotes aren’t necessary for such a short assignment. Two quotes in the main body will do just fine.

In the main body paragraph, a quote is placed in the middle of the passage . First, you introduce a focal sentence of a paragraph highlighting your point of view regarding a topic. After that, you provide the evidence data and argumentation, among which is a relevant quote. And finally, you smoothly transit to the next body paragraph or the conclusion. Here’re three examples of how to present a quote in one of the main body paragraphs.

Accurate integration of a citation in a text is key. Or the whole passage will sound off.

People who want to become a writer don’t really need any piece of advice. “Those (…) who know that they really want to do this and are cut out for it, they know it.”

College essay quotes have to be naturally embedded in a text .

People who want to become a writer don’t really need any piece of advice: “Those (…) who know that they really want to do this and are cut out for it, they know it.”

There’s also the way to write an essay with quotes in the smoothest way possible.

People who want to become a writer don’t really need any piece of advice. They simply “know that they really want to do this and are cut out for it, they know it.”

See how organically a quote is inserted in a sentence? That’s the best-case scenario of using a quote in a sentence.

How to end an essay with a quote?

Sometimes, ending an essay with a quote is better than merely restating your thesis statement. Citations can be taken from both primary and secondary sources. Good quotes to end an essay might be of your course professor’s. According to essay writing websites , quotations taken from the words of subject authorities and thought leaders will do great, too.

A quote ending an essay helps meet 5 objectives:

Provide a solid closure to your essay;
Fortify your point of view;
Give one final argument in favor of your thesis statement;
Establish your authority on a topic;
Helps your essay stand out.

Having a quotation at the end of an essay gives a good chance to score an “A”.

15 tips for using quotations in an essay

Look up quotes in academic sources in the first place;
Rely on the printed matter rather than internet sources;
Avoid citing information from Wikipedia;
Give context to every quotation you use;
Always use quotation marks to avoid plagiarism-related troubles;
Explain why the quote you’re about to use in a text is important;
Seek to integrate quotes smoothly in a sentence for the best effect;
Each quotation has to be attributed to the original source using parenthesis;
Gather 10-15 quotes relevant to your topic and then sift through 5 quotes that will serve you best;
Use the exact wording, punctuation, capitalization and sentence structure as in the original;
Watch your punctuation when using quotes in a sentence;
Avoid misquotations, as it’s a sign of a careless attitude towards the assignment;
Use an ellipsis (…) to withdraw a part of a quote you don’t actually need;
Try to use short quotes rather than long;
Avoid quoting quotes, as it’s where students make mistakes most often.

5 motivational quotes for essay writing

Inspiration is a staple in every great writer’s routine. As a student, you might find drawing inspiration a bit too difficult. Here’re a couple of inspiring essay motivation quotes to help you break through the writer’s block. Or you can buy argumentative essay if doing the task yourself isn’t an option.

“I don’t need an alarm clock. My ideas wake me.”

“It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way.”

“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is … the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.”

“Making people believe the unbelievable is no trick; it’s work . … Belief and reader absorption come in the details: An overturned tricycle in the gutter of an abandoned neighborhood can stand for everything.”

“To defend what you’ve written is a sign that you are alive.”

Many times life catches us off balance. Lots of written homework. Tight schedule. Sudden illness. Personal matters. Writer’s block. An instructor returned the essay for revisions. At the moments like these, it’s always a good idea to have someone to cover your back. GradeMiners can always write you a new essay, rewrite an existing draft, perform an ending an essay with a quote, or proofread your text for mistakes, typos, as well as correct the use of quotations. Let us know if you need anything, and we’ll help you out!

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25 Inspiring Quotes about Writing

Writing may be one of the most rewarding – and most frustrating – activities in the history of mankind. Few other callings result in as much crumpled paper, snapped pencils, frayed nerves and all-nighters. Writing has also given us some of the most inspirational quotes imaginable. Here, we’ve collected 25 quotes to give you the motivation and inspiration you need to finish your project, even if it takes all night.

Getting Started

Every writer has dealt with writer’s block and new writers can find the process of simply starting to be difficult. Since beginning can be difficult for even seasoned writers, much advice has been given on how to take the plunge and begin telling your story.

“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” (Ernest Hemingway)
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” (Stephen King)
“The first draft of anything is shit.” (Ernest Hemingway)
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” (Mark Twain)
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” (Lewis Carroll)
“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.” (Les Brown)

As we can see, the best authors in the world understand that beginning to write is as simple as it is difficult – one must simply begin.

Choosing the Right Words

Another common theme in writing is the eternal struggle to find just the right words and phrases. Many times writers throw around a number of words, searching for the one that fits like a missing puzzle piece. Rough drafts were made to be reworked and this is where a writer’s vocabulary and talent really come into play. Writing a scene requires the same dexterity and skilled hand as paining a picture, creating a sculpture or any other creative endeavor.

“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” (Mark Twain)
“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” (Jack Kerouac)
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” (Anton Chekhov)
“Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly — they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.” (Aldous Huxley)
“If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it. Or, if proper usage gets in the way, it may have to go. I can’t allow what we learned in English composition to disrupt the sound and rhythm of the narrative.” (Elmore Leonard)
“There is no great writing, only great rewriting.” (Justice Brandeis)

On Inspiration

Creative inspiration is perhaps one of the most ephemeral things in the world. Inspiration can come from anywhere and creativity is, at best, a fickle mistress. This interest in creativity and the creative process has been with man since the earliest times. The ancient Greeks had dozens of Muses dedicated to various forms of the arts and science. The Muses are goddesses representing different arts and sciences in Greek mythology. They are the daughters of Mnemosyne and Zeus.

Kalliope – the muse of epic poetry
Euterpe – the muse of music and lyric poetry
Erato – the muse of lyric/love poetry
Melpomene – the muse of tragedy
Thalia – the muse of comedy

Although established Muses of the past are rarely referred to now, their spirit lives on. Today, the creative process may be seen differently, but the inspiration and frustration remain the same.

“You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write.” (Saul Bellow)
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” (Scott Adams)
“Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly visit the lazy.” (Pyotr Tchaikovsky)
“Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources” (Albert Einstein)
“Inspiration is wonderful when it happens, but the writer must develop an approach for the rest of the time.” (Leonard Bernstein)
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” (William Wordsworth)
“Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.” (Ray Bradbury)
“I don’t know where my ideas come from, but I know where they come to. They come to my desk, and if I’m not there, they go away again.” (Philip Pullman)

On the Writing Life

It’s often said that artists are a special breed, and writers are no different. The writing life isn’t for everyone and, for those who feel the calling, taking the journey is sometimes difficult. Writers have discussed their methods, their inspirations and their styles, but here we get a glimpse into what truly drives them to follow the writer’s life.

“You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.” (Ray Bradbury)
“I know some people might think it odd – unworthy even – for me to have written a cookbook, but I make no apologies. The U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins thought I had demeaned myself by writing poetry for Hallmark Cards, but I am the people’s poet so I write for the people.” (Maya Angelou)
“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” (Ernest Hemingway)
“I write for the same reason I breathe – because if I didn’t, I would die.” (Isaac Asimov)
“You fail only if you stop writing.” (Ray Bradbury)

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50 Study Motivational Quotes: For College and University Students

When you seek inspiration and want to push yourself forward, you have to get creative and look for those words that will help you to feel motivated. It can be a quote from the book or a movie quote from your favorite superhero, an athlete, or a celebrity that helps you to feel better and be yourself. It is a reason why study motivation quotes are so popular because they inspire us to read and explore, follow the best values, and implement acquired knowledge where it is applicable. Even the schoolchildren know that using a famous quote by Winnie The Pooh can help them to stay friendly and approach their studies as a responsibility. The same relates to college and university learners who need to show their best and follow those people who have achieved success through hard work, research, and dedication.

This is how we learn! Keeping this fact in mind, we have collected fifty motivational quotes that will help you to find something that will take your studies to another level. When you introduce a saying in an essay or research project, it will show that you have done some research to make your writing even more inspirational. Additionally, exploring reflective essay examples can be equally enlightening when searching for motivation. These essays often delve into personal experiences and insights, offering readers not only motivational quotes but also real-life applications of perseverance, resilience, and growth. Reflective essays underscore the power of reflection in overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth, making them a rich source of inspiration for anyone looking to ignite their motivation.

50 Motivational Quotes to Consider For Your Learning

Speaking of study motivational quotes for students , we decided to choose not only the most famous but also those that are not so well-known.

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated." (R Collier)
"One day these 5 am's will make you a legend." (Author Unknown)
"You may encounter many defeats but you must not be defeated." (Maya Angelou)
"Wake up determined, go to bed satisfied." (Author Unknown)
"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." (Vidal Sassoon)
"Forget the mistake, remember the lesson." (Author Unknown)
"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." (Thomas Jefferson)
"Education is the key to success." (Author Unknown)
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" (Dr. Seuss)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." (Eleanor Roosevelt)

Now let us explore various study quotes that will fit students of all ages. Just say them to your younger sibling or a child and trust your heart as you will see their eyes sparkle with inspiration from a short phrase:

"The best way to predict your future is to create it." (Abraham Lincoln)
"There's no learning without trying lots of ideas and failing lots of times." (Jonathan Ive)
"Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." (Henry Ford)
"No one is perfect! That's why pencils have erasers." (Wolfgang Riebe)
"Always desire to learn something useful." (Sophocles)
"Don't study until you get it right . Study until you can't get it wrong." (Author Unknown)
"No kid is unsmart. Every kid's a genius at something." (Robin Sharma)
"What we learn with pleasure, we never forget." (Alfred Mercier)
"Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master." (Leonardo da Vinci)
"Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times." (Author Unknown) You may also be interested Challenges in My Life: a Reflection Introduction No one really counts the number of obstacles they face in their lives because as the years go by, they just keep piling on endlessly. ...

Let us continue with the famous quotes about studying that you may already know well, yet it never hurts to remind of positive words again:

"Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them." (Author Unknown)
"It always seems impossible until it's done." (Author Unknown)
"Strive for progress, not perfection." (Author Unknown)
"What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise." (Oscar Wilde)
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. (John Wooden)
"Just believe in yourself. Even if you don't, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will." (Venus Williams)
"Focus on one thing at a time, set your priority, and stick with one no matter what!" (Tyler Perry)
"If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit." (Banksy)
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." (Author Unknown)
"Teach me how to think, not what to think." (Author Unknown)

Now let’s proceed with the famous people we all know about who have achieved great success both as employees and entrepreneurs:

"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." (Stephen Hawking)
"Challenge yourself! It's the only path which leads to growth." (Morgan Freeman)
"Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important." (Bill Gates)
"The people who are crazy enough to believe they can change the world are the ones who do." (Steve Jobs)
"Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." (Coco Chanel)
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." (Aristotle)
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new!" (Albert Einstein)
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Mark Twain)
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." (Nelson Mandela)
"I've learned it's important not to limit yourself. You can do whatever you really love to do, no matter what it is." (Ryan Gosling)

As for the final bunch, we took a look through 100 inspirational ideas, and here is a little bit of everything to help you keep motivated as you learn and keep going through the challenges:

"All great leaders are readers." (Author Unknown)
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." (Malcolm X)
"College is tough, but so are you!" (Author Unknown)
"College is about three things: homework, fun, and sleep... but you can only choose two." (Andy Stern)
"There is no elevator to success! You have to take the stairs." (Author Unknown)
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out." (Robert Collier)
"The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means to an education." (Author Unknown)
"Never give up because great things take time." (Author Unknown)
"Work hard in silence! Let your success do the noise." (Author Unknown)
"Education is our passport to the future. For tomorrow belongs to the people who study." (Author Unknown)

How Do We Learn From Quotes?

Here is one of the most important aspects to consider when you are dealing with inspiring study quotes . It means that you should use actionable tips as you learn. For example:

Motivational quotes help you to set clear goals and avoid procrastination or making Monday your lazy day.

"Procrastination is the thief of time." - Charles Dickens.

Take responsibility as you learn as you will be free to manage your time and life.

"Responsibility is the price of freedom." - Elbert Hubbard.

Push yourself through the challenges as you overcome the fear of failing because it is the only thing that can limit you as you start your studies.

"There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure." (Paulo Coelho)

You start to learn outside the box and think differently. As Tim Ferriss says, one should act the same way too!

"It isn't enough to think outside the box. Thinking is passive. Get used to acting outside the box." - Tim Ferriss.

You learn how to listen to others because listening is an integral part of learning. Stay polite, be kind to others, and remember that if you know how to listen, you will always learn in a much better way.

"If you're not listening, you're not learning." - Lyndon Baines Johnson.

You approach success in another way and take one step at a time. Remember that there is no specific mark that can say that you have learned it all! You have to become a part of the process as you learn.

"College learning is a journey, not a destination. The process is what helps you grow and learn." (Author Unknown)

You learn how to reward yourself and realize that you will get there. It is important to give yourself due credit for every achievement even if it is something minor. After all, only you know how much it took to get there!

"Celebrate personal victories because no one else understands what it took to accomplish them." (Author Unknown)

Most importantly, it is extremely fun to use various goal study hard quotes , and explore what has been said before in books, movies, and other sources. Sometimes a short phrase spoken by your school teacher or a college professor will help you through all the challenges and the difficult times when you need to get yourself together and continue with your studies. Keeping things inspiring as it’s what helps to get you there!

The Inspiration Matters!

The majority of college students, bloggers, musicians, writers, famous athletes, entertainers, or simple people who are involved in studies have at least three phrases that motivate them through every stage of life. As they turn to famous motivational quotes or something they have read or heard before, they achieve academic success thanks to inspiration. The trick with the positive study quotes is that they help your mind to switch from stress and anxiety to success and stress relief. The inspiration you get will push you forward and help you to feel more confident as you learn that you are not alone. Some quotes will make you smile and be a good friend when you need support or something that can boost your student’s confidence fast. Just choose the one that works for you!

Even the most boring and complex tasks become easier when you are turning to inspiration and start to approach your work differently. It always takes time and effort to achieve something and the quotes help you to understand that because people that will work hard will get there sooner or later because the good things come to those who believe in what they do and show true learning passion. All the famous people share their knowledge because they know what has helped them to stay true to what they believe in even though other people show little care or trust. It is a reason why so many motivational quotes for college students help them to overcome challenges.

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25 Motivational Quotes for Essay Writing

The art of essay writing is a difficult one, and one of the most important challenges is finding the motivation to write your paper and get it done. Motivation can come from many sources. Some people are motivated by deadlines. Some people are motivated by rewards. Some people are also motivated by the ideas and inspiration of great thinkers from the past. Many writers, artists, and other creators have shared their thoughts over the years about the writing process and other processes of creative expression, and their words of wisdom can help you to become a stronger writer by motivating you to consider new ways of thinking about your next essay.

Did you know, for example, that most writers struggle with writing at one point or another? Even the best writers face periods of writer’s block and moments of self-doubt. Everyone can use a little motivation to get over the hump and get their work done faster and better. And not everyone can find enough motivation in posters of kitten-hanging from tree branches squeaking “Hang in there!” Instead, many of us feel more motivation when the advice is specific to our task.

In this article, we’ll present twenty-five quotations that you can use to help inspire your essay writing. From quotes about creativity and inspiration to thoughts about success, failure, the importance of revision, you’ll find words of wisdom you can use to get you through your next essay assignment.

“Inspiration is wonderful when it happens, but the writer must develop an approach for the rest of the time.” — Leonard Bernstein
“Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly visit the lazy.” — Pyotr Tchaikovsky
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” — Scott Adams
“Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources” — Albert Einstein
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” — Ernest Hemingway
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” — Stephen King
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain
“The first draft of anything is shit.” — Ernest Hemingway
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” — Lewis Carroll
“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.” — Les Brown
“You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write.” — Saul Bellow
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” — William Wordsworth
“You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.” — Ray Bradbury
“I know some people might think it odd – unworthy even – for me to have written a cookbook, but I make no apologies. The U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins thought I had demeaned myself by writing poetry for Hallmark Cards, but I am the people’s poet so I write for the people.” — Maya Angelou
“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” — Ernest Hemingway
“I write for the same reason I breathe – because if I didn’t, I would die.” — Isaac Asimov
“You fail only if you stop writing.” — Ray Bradbury
“Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.” — Ray Bradbury
“I don’t know where my ideas come from, but I know where they come to. They come to my desk, and if I’m not there, they go away again.” — Philip Pullman
“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” — Mark Twain
“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” — Jack Kerouac
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” — Anton Chekhov
“Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly — they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.” — Aldous Huxley
“If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it. Or, if proper usage gets in the way, it may have to go. I can’t allow what we learned in English composition to disrupt the sound and rhythm of the narrative.” — Elmore Leonard
“There is no great writing, only great rewriting.” — Justice Brandeis

The rewriting process might just be the hardest part of writing your essay, but with the help of these quotes, you should be able to give yourself the motivation to push through the hardest revisions to produce the best quality essays.

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41 POWERFUL Study Motivation Quotes For Exam Success

by William Wadsworth | Mar 31, 2021

Looking for the perfect quick boost to your studying success mindset ? We’ve got it: these inspirational quotes from successful people ( who were ALL once students just like you! ) are guaranteed to motivate you to stick to your goals and aim for the top . So, remember:

“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” -Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker

Is there a quote that always gives YOU motivation for studying? Let us know in the comments!

Quotes to motivate you to study consistently (even if you don’t feel like it!)

The great thing about successful people is that they know exactly what it takes to get there! Ready to hear some trade secrets? These motivational quotes are sure to boost your exam success:

1. Love what you are learning to do

Study motivation quote #1 (Pelé) - library background

“Success 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. ” ― Pelé, Brazillian pro footballer

It may sound like a tall order to love what you are doing or learning to do for some of us. But, unfortunately, it’s not easy to find the motivation for that subject you don’t like to study, no matter how many quotes from iconic footballers you read!

Stick with it. Lean into the challenge.

Even a small improvement in your success could give you the motivational boost you need to study harder next time, kick-starting a virtual cycle of increasingly more success and motivation!

2. Hard work matters

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure .” ― General Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State

Prepare, work, and learn from failure if (well, when!) it happens.

3. Don’t give in

“People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically… No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in .” ― Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks helped initiate the civil rights movement in the US when she refused to give up her seat, as was expected, to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.

She isn’t remembered as a brash and confrontational woman, but for carrying a quiet inner dignity and strength – formidable strength – that could ignite a revolution.

I particularly like to quote Rosa Parks because that sort of quiet and formidable strength fits very nicely with my self-image as a scholar. Maybe it will for you too.

So just think: what would happen to your study motivation if you got this tired of giving in?

When the moment finally came you said:

That’s IT.

It’s OVER – things are going to change and they’re going to start changing TODAY!

Rosa Parks had a powerful “why” – to end racial segregation – what’s your why? Check out our ideas for reasons to study to kick-start your study motivation today.

4. Find your “thing” – like Stephen Hawking

“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” ― Stephen Hawking

One of my favourite motivational study quotes comes from Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist who spent most of his adult life wheelchair-bound with a form of motor neurone disease.

No matter what your apparent “limitations”, you can find an area to excel in.

5. Today’s studying plants the seeds for tomorrow’s exam success

“Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.” ― David Bly, American politician

6. Stay consistent in your studying

“Success is the sum of small efforts , repeated day in and day out.” ― Robert Collier, self-help autho r

Stay consistent: this motivational quote teaches us that success in studying comes from consistent effort.

Often, the daily routines of highly successful students look almost identical to those of average students. The only difference is a few extra minutes invested, perhaps in conquering some challenge questions at the end of a homework, or in reviewing the day’s material .

See also the advantages of spaced learning over cramming.

7. Make each day a little better than before

“Success isn’t overnight. It’s when every day you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up.” ― Dwayne Johnson, actor and former pro-wrestler

Study motivation quote #7 (Dwayne Johnson) - artistic background

8. It’s the little things that matter

“The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well .” ― John D. Rockefeller, widely considered the richest man in modern history

Focus on the basics when you’re studying, like understanding how to memorise for exams .

Many of the strategies in my exam technique book Outsmart Your Exams boil down to doing the basics better than anyone else – and thereby earning a handy little advantage for your grade. Add lots of those nice little advantages up, and you’re looking at a healthy score boost in your tests!

9. Go get it!

“Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it .” ― Marva Collins, American educator

It’s up to you: go get it!

10. Recipe for success

“Recipe for success: Study while others are sleeping ; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.” ― William A. Ward, motivational writer

This powerful study motivation quote comes from a professional motivator. While I like the sentiment about buckling down, I would add a note of caution about studying too much , especially “while others are sleeping”.

Sleep is really important for learning – don’t skip it!

Study smart during the day, and get a good night’s sleep.

11. Set your study goals; then realise them

“Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal .” ― Earl Nightingale, author

Study motivation often starts with a clear goal : this quote beautifully summarises the drive that comes from working towards that goal.

12. Be the boss – like Beyoncé

“Power’s not given to you. You have to take it.” ― Beyoncé, 100 million record selling artist

YES, Beyoncé! Go claim the success you deserve in your studies.

Motivational study quotes for overcoming failure well

If you’re struggling with your mistakes, the most important thing is that you don’t let them defeat you . Learn from them, and stay inspired for your exams with these motivational quotes:

13. Success is forged in the fire of defeat

“You may encounter many defeats but you must not be defeated . In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” ― Maya Angelou, American civil rights activist and poet

Study motivation quote #13 (Maya Angelou) - calm vs story sea background

14. Failure is an opportunity to try again (better)

“Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently .” ― Henry Ford, industrialist founder of the Ford Motor Company

Don’t let a temporary setback dint your self-esteem. You can do better next time!

15. What can you learn from your study / exam mistakes?

“Failure doesn’t mean the game is over, it means try again with experience .” ― Len Schlesinger, Harvard Business School professor and author

And when you do go again, you’ll have the experience you need to succeed!

16. Pick yourself up – like Batman

“And why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up .” ― Thomas Wayne, Batman’s Dad, in ‘Batman Begins’

Another of my favourite motivational quotes for study success, a great reminder of the cycle of falling and rising; success and failure.

P.S. Dozing off at your desk? I LOVE Hans Zimmer’s ‘ Rise ‘, composed for the Batman trilogy, to give you a sleepy brain a boost!

17. Stand tall, no matter what happened yesterday

“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today .” ― H.G. Wells, English writer and sci-fi author

Today is a new day. So stand tall – even if you don’t feel like it.

18. Keep going – you might be almost there

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” ― Thomas Edison, businessman and inventor of the phonograph and electric lamp

Edison knew more about it than most: he tested more than 6,000 plant-based options alone for electrical filament, before finally landing on the winning formula for the light bulb. (Carbonised bamboo, if you’re wondering).

19. Don’t quit yet!

“One of the most common causes of failure is quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat .” ― Napoleon Hill, self-help author

Edison saw each material that didn’t work not as a failure, but as a learning experience: learning yet another way not to make a light bulb.

Defeat is so often temporary, even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment.

20. Fail enthusiastically – like Churchill

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm .” ― Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Try and keep your enthusiasm up! Not always easy, but if you don’t feel like smiling, stand tall and smile anyway. It may make you feel a touch better!

21. Success is often a direct result of failure

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. ” ― Michael Jordan, former pro basketball player and businessman

Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time.

He didn’t make his high school basketball team at first. He was devastated, but used that to fuel a furious training effort that lasted a lifetime.

Study motivation quotes to build an unstoppable success mindset

Having a strong study mindset will get you a long way with your exam revision. Here are some great motivational quotes to remind you what you need to achieve SUCCESS in your exams:

22. Take complete responsibility

“The day you take complete responsibility for yourself , the day you stop making any excuses , that’s the day you start to the top.” ― O.J. Simpson, former American football running back

Study motivation quote #22 (OJ Simpson) - mountain top background

24. Believe you can

“ Nothing is impossible . The word itself says ‘I’m Possible’.” ― Audrey Hepburn, actress and humanitarian

Mind. BLOWN.

Good spot, Audrey!

25. The things that are possible beyond the safety of your comfort zone

“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore .” ― William Faulkner, writer and Nobel Prize laureate

Or as a good friend and mentor, Alan Donegan , likes to say: “Everything you want is just outside your comfort zone… otherwise you’d have it already “.

(Little bonus quote there for you!)

26. You don’t need to be a perfect student. Just do your best for now.

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better .” ― Maya Angelou, American civil rights activist and poet

Such wisdom from Maya there – we couldn’t resist adding a second quote of hers!

I often tell students that even if you don’t feel like a top student, pretend that you are, and act accordingly. No-one will know the difference but you! And do it for long enough, and you’ll suddenly realise that you now do feel like a top student.

26. Short on time to study?

“ Don’t say you don’t have enough time . You have exactly the same amount of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo Di Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr., author

What are you going to choose to do with the time given to you?

27. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

“There are two kinds of people in this world: those who want to get things done and those who don’t want to make mistakes.” ― John Maxwell, author and leadership expert

Go for it. It’s OK to make a mistake – provided you learn from it!

28. When to change the situation vs when to change yourself

“When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves .” ― Viktor Frankl, neurologist, philosopher and Holocaust survivor

Few of us can imagine what Frankl went through. If the situation is intolerable to you, either change the situation, or if that really is impossible, how can you yourself adapt to it?

29. The motivation to study comes from within according to this quote

“Make sure your own worst enemy doesn’t live between your two ears .” ― Laird Hamilton, surfer

Don’t hold yourself back!

30. Personal growth as a scholar

“Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better .” ― Jim Rohn, entrepreneur and motivational speaker

Jim Rohn encourages us to celebrate problems and challenges as opportunities to grow as a person. I love that: it’s perfect for supporting a growth mindset !

31. My favourite study motivation quote

“There are no limits !” ― The quote on the back of the flapjacks in our college canteen. My friends and I adopted it as something of an exam-term battle cry!

My personal absolute favourite of all motivational quotes for study success. This got me through some pretty tough times on the road to a First-Class degree from Cambridge.

If you can get your friends to adopt the same motivational quotes as you, it really helps as you can cheer each other on.

Motivational quotes for studying harder and smarter

Success depends on hard work, and these motivational quotes will get you fired up to get down to your books, put in that hard graft and beat your exams:

32. Don’t expect the results without the work

“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary .” ― Vidal Sassoon, hairstylist and philanthropist

Study motivation quote #32 (Vidal Sassoon) - book background

33. It will be worth it in the end

“I’m not telling you it is going to be easy — I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it .” ― Art Williams, insurance billionaire

Stay the course: remember why it matters as often as you need.

34. Out of luck?

“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” ― Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US president

Don’t leave exam success to chance. Instead, study well, and the “luck” will be on your side!

35. No-one’s born with it…

“If people only knew how hard I’ve worked to gain my mastery , it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” ― Michelangelo, master sculpture, painter, architect and poet

I love this quote – it goes such a long way to showing us how even truly exceptional “talent” so often is something we work for, not something we’re born with. See Malcolm Gladwell’s fabulously readable Outliers for more on this powerful idea.

36. Courage + work = success

“All happiness depends on courage and work .” ― Honore de Balzac, French author

37. Hard work matters

“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” ― Beverly Sills, operatic soprano

Singers like Beverly have a tough climb to the top. So again, remind yourself why the destination matters!

38. Hard work matters

“Good things come to people who wait, but better things come to those who go out and get them .” ― Unknown

Go out and get what you deserve!

39. Succeed on purpose

“Successful people are not gifted. They just work hard, then succeed on purpose .” ― Unknown

I love the idea of succeeding on purpose! (Remember Michelangelo from #35?)

I wish we could have found who to attribute this study motivation quote to – if you know, let us know in the comments..!

40. Keep going

“There is no substitute for hard work.” ― Thomas Edison, businessman and inventor of the phonograph and electric lamp

Broadly agree 😉

Though when it comes to motivational quotes for students, make sure you’re studying effectively , i.e. working smart and using your time well, not just working hard on low-value tasks.

41. Go the extra mile

“There are no traffic jams on the extra mile .” ― Zig Ziglar, ace salesman and motivational speaker

Ah, WHAT a great motivational quote to leave you on for study success!

Remember, when it comes to preparing for your exams, the extra mile doesn’t always mean doing all that much more. It can often come down to small things!

Looking for MORE inspirational quotes for exam success?

Enjoyed this article? Hungry for a little more?

Then head over and check out the other half of this list: there are 49 more inspirational quotes ready and waiting for you.

And if you’re looking for even more quotes to inspire your studies or encourage your students, we’ve also gathered up the best quotes all about: overcoming procrastination , making progress , and growth mindset .

Wishing you every success in your studies!

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12 Comments

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

best one in my opinion, keep it up 👆 , from Kurdistan <3

#26 is cringe, have a great day though

Ha, I guess different quotes speak to different people in different ways! Thanks for stopping by, wishing you a wonderful day too 🙂

thank you so much for those wonderful quotes and hope to see a more greater change in my studies.

I’m really inspired with the motivation qoutes and I can’t wait to go through again because there are nice thank you to the leads.

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All Quotes are super, thank you.

Maybe the Bill Cosby quote should be removed- considering the kind of person that he has turned out to be. Can be looked at in a different light…

Yes, fair enough. How do you like the new quote in at #3? I think it’s might well be my new favourite entry on the whole list – so thank you for prompting the switch!

I love your tips. Thank you very much.

Thanks a lot. I love your tips and it has really kept me “keep going I’m almost there.

I am inspired byt the quotes you shared here and this one in particular drew my attention “Success 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.” ― Pelé, Brazillian pro footballer”

A lot of times students want to attain success without really working towards it.

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50 Study Motivation Quotes For Students

Are you looking for the best study motivation quotes?

These 50 inspiring quotes will motivate you to study hard and achieve your goals!

Studying can be a daunting task, especially when motivation wanes. We all experience those moments when the last thing we want to do is hit the books.

Yet, it’s during these times that finding the right source of inspiration can make all the difference. Quotes have the power to encapsulate wisdom in a few words, offering encouragement and perspective.

Whether you’re a student struggling to stay focused or need some encouragement to keep going, these 50 study motivation quotes are here to inspire you.

My tip is to choose your favorite motivational quote from this list and write it somewhere that you can see it often, such as on a sticky note next to your desk. Or you can use a free graphic design tool like Canva to design a desktop background for your computer with the quote of your choice so you see it all the time.

Here’s a look at the best study motivation quotes for students:

The Best Study Motivation Quotes

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” — Albert Schweitzer
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” — Sam Levenson
“The expert in anything was once a beginner.” — Helen Hayes
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar
“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John Wooden
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain
“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” — Oscar Wilde
“The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” — Unknown
“Success doesn’t come to you, you’ve got to go to it.” — Marva Collins
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” — Malcolm X
“Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.” — Leonardo da Vinci
“Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration.” — Thomas Edison
“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” — Abigail Adams
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Strive for progress, not perfection.” — Unknown
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” — Chinese Proverb
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” — Will Rogers
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” — Confucius
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Procrastination is the thief of time.” — Edward Young
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” — Colin Powell
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe
“You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” — Unknown
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” — Joseph Addison
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” — Lao Tzu
“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.” — Bo Bennett
“Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise.” — Frank Ocean
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela
“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” — Malcolm Forbes
“Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.” — Unknown
“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” — Steve Jobs
“Dream big and dare to fail.” — Norman Vaughan
“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.” — George S. Patton
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” — John Dewey
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” — B.B. King
“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” — Zig Ziglar
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” — Henry David Thoreau
“Learning never exhausts the mind.” — Leonardo da Vinci
“What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” — Alfred Mercier
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” — Margaret Fuller
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

Which of these study motivation quotes is your favorite?

These quotes are aimed at inspiring and motivating students in their academic pursuits.

These quotes serve as powerful reminders of the value of education, the importance of persistence, and the transformative power of learning.

Whether you’re facing a tough study session or feeling overwhelmed by academic challenges, let these quotes inspire you to push forward, embrace the journey, and achieve your goals.

Remember, the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong adventure, and with the right mindset and determination, you can conquer any academic mountain. Happy studying!

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If you’re reading this, then you’re here for one reason – motivation . These motivational quotes are the place to start when you need a boost.

While it’s sometimes difficult to know what to do, we still have to get started. And what better way than to learn from those who have lived and shared the messages that motivated them.

So whether you’re lacking motivation or just need a little push to get going, get ready to be seriously motivated!

Here are our best motivating quotes to propel you to do more, be more, and achieve your goals today.

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Top 10 Motivational Quotes

We talk on principal, but act on motivation. Walter Savage Landor

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. Mark Twain

Napoleon Hill quote "The starting point of all achievement is desire"

Winners never quit, and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Joe Kennedy

The best way to predict the future is to create it. Abraham Lincoln

Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you. Arnold Palmer

Les Brown quote "The harder the battle the sweeter the victory"

Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. John D. Rockefeller

Don’t let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning. Robert Kiyosaki

The Best Motivational Quotes

It’s ok to need a little something extra to kick start your efforts sometimes. Finding motivation when you need it is often an important step to higher achievement.

Do you know what motivates you? In case that’s not an easy question to answer, we hope you’ll find something to motivate you right here with the best motivational words we could find.

So whether you’re at work, school, or anywhere in between, these lines should stoke your fires.

The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. Herman Melville

Horace motivational quote "don't think just do"

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Arthur Ashe

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. Nido Qubein

You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them. Michael Jordan

Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do. Oprah Winfrey

You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. Christopher Columbus

One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals. Michael Korda

You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. Martin Luther King Jr.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle

God always strives together with those who strive. Aeschylus

Change your thoughts and you change your world. Norman Vincent Peale

It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up. Babe Ruth

Arthur Balfour motivational quote "Enthusiasm moves the world"

The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday. Matty Mullens

Never give up , for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. Harriet Beecher Stow

The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how high you raise your foot. Benny Lewis

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing. William Arthur Ward

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination. Tommy Lasorda

More powerful than the will to win is the courage to begin. Orrin Woodward

Don’t be pushed by your problems; be led by your dreams. Ralph Waldo Emerson

You don’t drown by falling in water; you drown by staying there. Robert Collier

If you’re going through hell, keep going Winston Churchill

Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly. Robert Schuller

Teddy Roosevelt quote "Believe you can and you’re halfway there"

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

Fortune sides with him who dares. Virgil

If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done. Thomas Jefferson

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. Maria Robinson

Motivational Quotes for Work

Nothing will work unless you do. Maya Angelou

The more I want to get something done the less I call it work. Richard Bach

The work you do when you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life. Jessica Hische

Focus on being productive instead of busy. Tim Ferriss

The beginning is the most important part of the work. Plato

An employee’s motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager. Bob Nelson

Cicero quote "More is lost by indecision than wrong decision"

If you don’t value your time, neither will others. Stop giving away your time and talents- start charging for it. Kim Garst

Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out. John Wooden

There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits. Michael Phelps

Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs. Farrah Gray

If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you. Steve Jobs

To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can’t just accept the ones you like. Mike Gafka

If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work. Thomas J. Watson

The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. Vidal Sassoon

We aim above the mark to hit the mark. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential. John C. Maxwell

When someone tells me ‘no,’ it doesn’t mean I can’t do it, it simply means I can’t do it with them. Karen E. Quinones Miller

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. Albert Einstein

Robin Sharma motivation quote "Ideation without execution is delusion"

The individual who says it is not possible should get out of the way of those doing it. Tricia Cunningham

You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction. George Lorimer

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. Thomas Jefferson

Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. William Butler Yeats

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. Greg Anderson

The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it. Pearl S. Buck

Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they’ve started. David Allen

Motivational Quotes for Students

Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. John Wooden

The wise does at once what the fool does at last. Balthasar Gracian

To know and not to do, is not to know. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light. Thomas Huxley

Perfection is boring. Getting better is where all the fun is. Dragos Roua

Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter. Francis Chan

Helen Rowland quote "You will never win if you never begin"

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. Alice Walker

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. Henry David Thoreau

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. Carl Sagan

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards. Vernon Sanders Law

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. Theodore Roosevelt

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. Leonardo da Vinci

There are two kinds of people in this world; those who want to get things done, and those who don’t want to make mistakes. John C. Maxwell

If you are not willing to risk the usual you will have to settle for the ordinary. Jim Rohn

Live out of your imagination, not your history. Stephen Covey

If the decisions you make about where you invest your blood, sweat, and tears are not consistent with the person you aspire to be, you’ll never become that person. Clayton M. Christensen

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. Albert Einstein

Always remember that you are absolutely unique; just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover. Mark Twain

The will to succeed is important, but what’s more important is the will to prepare. Bobby Knight

Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Michael Jordan

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Ronald Reagan

There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed. Ray Goforth

Motivational Thoughts

We become what we think about most of the time, and that’s the strangest secret. Earl Nightingale

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. Dale Carnegie

If you continue to think they way you’ve always thought, you’ll continue to get what you’ve always got. Kevin Trudeau

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. William Arthur Ward

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. Aristotle Onassis

The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning. Pele

Good things come to people who wait, but better things come to those who go out and get them. Grant Cardone

Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. Leo Buscaglia

Amelia Earhart quote "The most effective way to do it, is to do it"

Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. Theodore N. Vail

You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals. Booker T. Washington

The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. Epictetus

Nurture your mind with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes. Benjamin Disraeli

Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door. Coco Chanel

Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it away from you. Mark Cuban

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. Stephen Covey

Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you. George Whitefield

I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Jimmy Dean

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. Michael Jordan

You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the further you get. Michael Phelps

Whatever the mind of man can conceive, and bring itself to believe, it can achieve. Napoleon Hill

"I would rather die of passion than of boredom"

Find a victory in every defeat to remain hopeful, and find a defeat in every victory to remain humble. Orrin Woodward

The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don’t define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them. Denis Watiley

The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach . Benjamin Mays

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson

Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia. Charles Schulz

Don’t downgrade your dream just to fit your reality. Upgrade your conviction to match your destiny. Stuart Scott

Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. W. Clement Stone

Quotes about Motivation

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly. Stephen Covey

There is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it. Jane Smiley

Everything boils down to motivation. Brendon Burchard

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice. Wayne Dyer

Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal — a commitment to excellence — that will enable you to attain the success you seek. Mario Andretti

Norman Augustine quote "Motivation will almost always beat mere talent"

Competition is the best form of motivation. Cordae

Motivation, passion, and focus have to come from the top. Kevin Plank

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Jim Ryun

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

Music – it’s motivational and just makes you relax. Taika Waititi

When you fail you learn from the mistakes you made and it motivates you to work even harder. Natlaie Glubis

I’m not one for those motivational speeches. I’ve always been more of an example guy. Carey Price

People always need to hear good motivational speeches. Rudy Ruettiger

Real obsession needs an unconscious motivation behind it. Damon Galgut

Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it. Dwight D. Eisenhower

With the new year comes a refueled motivation to improve on the past one. Gretchen Bleiler

Once something is a passion, the motivation is there. Michael Schumacher

A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning. Pat Riley

Brian Shaw quote "My motivation is being the best"

For me, motivation is a person who has the capability to recruit the resources he needs to achieve a goal. Arsene Wenger

Don’t worry about motivation. Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes. It is unreliable – and when you are counting on motivation to get your goals accomplished, you will likely fall short. Jocko Willink

Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity. Bo Bennett

I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it. Edmund Hillary

Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can’t be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people. Lee Iacocca

I didn’t need to be motivated by other people overlooking me. My motivation was internal, to be better every day. Adam Thielen

Our greatest motivation in life comes from not knowing the future. Thomas Frey

The changing of the goals helps keep the motivation fresh. Bradley Wiggins

Other people’s success spurs me on to do well and gives me motivation. Nicholas Hoult

Self-Motivation Quotes

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. A.A. Milne

I’m self-motivated. I’m motivated for myself to be the best I can be – for me to do that, I have to have my own motivation, my own positive energy. Deshaun Watson

"Opportunities don’t happen you create them"

I am not afraid… I was born to do this. Joan of Arc

The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success. Bruce Feirstein

Don’t wait for your feelings to change to take the action. Take the action and your feelings will change. Barbara Baron

If you want to make a permanent change, stop focusing on the size of your problems and start focusing on the size of you! T. Harv Eker

Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene. Arthur Christopher Benson

If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore. Michele Ruiz

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul. Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears. Laird Hamilton

It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then. Lewis Carroll

The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It’s what you’re made of. Not the circumstances. Anthony J. James

You are confined only by the walls you build yourself. Andrew Murphy

What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality. Plutarch

"Act as if what you do makes a difference - It does"

Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit. Bern Williams

It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe. Muhammad Ali

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. Norman Vincent Peale

The number one reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors. Napoleon Hill

Where there is a will, there is a way. If there is a chance in a million that you can do something, anything, to keep what you want from ending, do it. Pry the door open or, if need be, wedge your foot in that door and keep it open. Pauline Kael

When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. Paulo Coelho

With self-discipline most anything is possible. Theodore Roosevelt

When you’ve got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge. Terry Bradshaw

Throw me to the wolves and I will return leading the pack. Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

It is a paradoxical but profoundly true and important principle of life that the most likely way to reach a goal is to be aiming not at that goal itself but at some more ambitious goal beyond it. Arnold Toynbee

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Vince Lombardi

Disney motivating quote "If you can dream it you can do it"

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above it. Washington Irving

All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers. Orison Swett Marden

Motivating Quotes

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no help at all. Dale Carnegie

Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. Sam Levenson

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe. Anatole France

Never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time. Charles Dickens

You may only succeed if you desire succeeding; you may only fail if you do not mind failing. Philippos

Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action. Benjamin Disraeli

Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. George Addair

Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up. Isabelle Lafleche

Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. George Herbert

There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or you’re out. There is no such thing as life in-between. Pat Riley

"Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there"

Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. Winston Churchill

Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is. Mary Anne Roadacher-Hershey

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. Abraham Lincoln

Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life. Robin Sharma

Do or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Star Wars : The Empire Strikes Back

If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on. Sheryl Sandberg

Give yourself an even greater challenge than the one you are trying to master and you will develop the powers necessary to overcome the original difficulty. William J. Bennett, The Book of Virtues

Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay. Simone de Beauvoir

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Anne Frank

Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today. James Dean

Enter every activity without giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. Concentrate on your strengths, instead of your weaknesses… on your powers, instead of your problems. Paul J. Meyer

My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength. Michael Jordan

If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission. Brian Tracy

Taking it easy won’t take you anywhere. Nike Slogan

Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose. Lyndon B. Johnson

Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten. Neil Gaiman

Do what you feel in your heart to be right―for you’ll be criticized anyway. Eleanor Roosevelt

Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. George S. Patton

When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it – but all that had gone before. Jacob Riis

We hope all of these motivational quotes have you pumped up and ready to take action.

Whatever type of motivation works for you, the important part is to use it to achieve your goals. We all have the potential to do more and be more when we want to be. So go find yours and live up to it today!

Quincy Seale

6 thoughts on “Motivational Quotes”

This Quote is My fav. “What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?” – Robert H. Schuller

Those collections are meaningful and easy to remember. “Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.” is my favourite one and hope I can do what I want to do soon. Thank you for sharing.

Every quote you shared is very motivating and will help who is really looking for some motivation. For some of motivational blog and stories you can visit my website.

Wow!! It was a beautiful collection of quotes. Some not heard of (best part of your collection that it’s not filled with the common ones) but so deep and meaningful. Great piece of work! Glad came across this. Was looking for some quote for our magazine and looks like I’ve reached the destination.

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” First time hearing this quote and I think it’s brilliant! Thanks for this article, Quincy!

Excellent list, thank you for this.

I would like to add a quote from the late hero, Kobe Bryant.

“Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.”

This would be great to share in your article.

50 Powerful and Inspirational Quotes for Students

Browse our list of inspirational quotes for students to combat procrastination, rediscover your motivation for learning, and keep going after any setbacks. We’ve gathered fifty powerful quotes to get you back on track when you’re struggling during your studies.

Explore our inspiring quotes for students and find the words that move you. All of our designs are downloadable for you to print and pin to your wall. Use these motivational quotes to remind yourself why you chose to go down this path of learning and to provide you with comfort.

Learn what motivates you and choose from our collection to get you studying and reading more while always staying positive.

Motivation to Learn

Sometimes college is overwhelming. Your exams, essays, thesis, and due dates can turn into a heavy workload weighing you down. In these moments, you might ask yourself why you’re doing this to yourself, but don’t forget that you get to study a subject that you’re passionate about. When you enrolled, there was this hunger for learning inside you and all you have to do is find that motivation again.

Use the following quotes to rediscover your love for learning:

Education Prepares You for the Future

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

– Malcolm X

What you learn in college today prepares you for making your own way on the job market in the future. You won’t be able to use everything you learned but you’ll have a great foundation to build on. And don’t underestimate the power of learning soft skills like teamwork, time management, and critical thinking as you work your way through group projects and deadlines.

Be Patient and Take Small Steps

“A little progress each day adds up to big results.”

– Satya Nani

Don’t expect that you’ll be able to take in everything you need to study quickly and without difficulty. Give yourself the time to take small steps and divide big topics into smaller chunks. You’ll learn something new every day, which means you’re making progress every day.

Mastering a Skill Takes Time

“Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work.”

– Usain Bolt

Mastering a skill means putting in the time and effort it takes to become good at something. It’s easy to see a master at work and forget that it took hours of work to get to that level. If you set your mind to it and train or study hard, you can learn any skill you want.

Just Get Started

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”

– Walt Disney

Too often we get stuck in a limbo of talking about or dreaming about beginning a project instead of just getting started. It’s the fear of failure that makes us come up with excuses but it’s okay to make mistakes. You’ll never grow if you don’t get started and make mistakes along the way.

What You Learn is Yours Forever

“The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.”

– B.B. King

What you’re studying today, nobody can take away from you again. Knowledge is a power that stays with you as long as you keep using it. Use this power wisely to grow and become the person you want to be.

Seize the Day

It can be hard to get up in the morning and be fully committed to and motivated for the day ahead. It’s important to have a vision and goals that make you want to get up but it’s hard to determine what they are. Brainstorming and creating a vision board can help you decide what your vision should be to get you motivated.

Here are our inspirational quotes for students to help you follow the motto of ‘Carpe Diem!’:

Start Your Day With Positive Thinking

“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”

– Dalai Lama

Starting your day with a positive attitude towards learning and your life of study can be an enormous help to make your day in school or university go smoothly. Just a few minutes of reflection and writing down one positive thought in a gratitude journal every day will gradually form a more positive outlook. You might not see the effects immediately but if you tend to worry, try it and see the difference it can make to your day.

Focus on the Here and Now

“You can’t have a better tomorrow if you’re still thinking about yesterday.”

– Charles F. Kettering

Sometimes exams or essays might not go as planned and you find yourself mulling over what you should have done better over and over again. This is a waste of your brainpower and time. Instead of thinking about what you did wrong, write down lessons learned and apply them to your next project. This way, you can move on and make things better next time.

Don’t Keep Waiting for a Better Tomorrow

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

– Anne Frank

Every day you start a new day you get the chance to improve and learn something new. Sometimes it’s easy to fall into a pattern of a better tomorrow when you keep pushing a project or studying for an exam to the following day. To seize the day, see what you can do today to improve your world.

Create Opportunities for Yourself

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”

– Milton Berle

It takes courage to follow your own path and generate opportunities for yourself, but there are ways to do so. Always be on the lookout for new opportunities that help you to move your studies along. If you find a topic hard to understand, find a study group to help you or be proactive in going to extra tutorial sessions.

Success Has to Start Somewhere

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

– Gail Devers

Sometimes all the group projects and exams seem to add up to an unconquerable mountain of workload. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by college work, focus on what you’re getting started with first instead of planning too far into the future. Think about it this way: Anything you’ve accomplished so far, you started somewhere.

Overcoming Procrastination

Procrastination is the arch-nemesis of every student. Usually based on anxiety or fear of failure, procrastination can become a bad habit that students develop over the years. Creating a structure for your studies by spreading out the work with regular breaks helps.

Here are some quotes to combat procrastination and win the fight by being more productive:

Don’t Make Studying Harder Than it Should Be

“Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder.”

– Mason Cooley

This is an important statement for all the students, who tend to pull all-nighters. Frantically trying to get an essay in the night before it’s due only makes your life harder. Instead of procrastinating until the deadline is only a day away, think about how much time you need for research and writing. Then plan to spread it across a few productive afternoons in the library.

Seize Your Opportunity to Shine

“Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.”

– Victor Kiam

If you’re procrastinating, you miss the opportunity to show your best work. Anything that you create that has been well thought out and reviewed before submission will be better than a quickly patched together project or essay. Don’t let procrastination get in the way of your opportunity to shine!

Manage Your Time Wisely

“Procrastination is the thief of time.”

– Edward Young

It happens to the best of us. Instead of working on your group project, studying for your exam, or writing your essay, you decide to watch that show on Netflix or play that game on your console. Suddenly you awake from a haze of procrastination and hours have passed.

You’re not sure where the time went but it’s gone. To avoid procrastination eating your precious time like that, plan your day making sure you achieve a balance between studying and breaks. During breaks, you can enjoy your favorite activities.

Create Healthy Habits to Combat Procrastination

“Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”

– George Washington Carver

Procrastination often comes from a lack of motivation and a fear of failure that leads us to make excuses instead of getting started on work. This is a vicious cycle, as it’s much more likely to fail or make mistakes if you rush a project or essay to hand it in last minute. Fight procrastination with healthy habits that help you to manage your time.

Accept that There Will Be a Learning Curve

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

– Zig Ziglar

Fight the fear of failure with a positive attitude towards your studies. It’s natural to make mistakes when you’re learning something new. Remember that if you’re not getting started you can’t succeed either.

Quotes to Encourage a Positive Mindset

When student life gets tough with exams and due dates piling up, maintaining a positive mindset can be hard. It’s important though to look at the bright side to keep motivated and cultivate good mental health throughout your studies.

We’ve collected some quotes to inspire a positive mindset:

Stay Positive and Good Things Will Happen to You

“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.”

– Mary Lou Retton

If you stay positive and surround yourself with friends that cheer you up, you’ll find that happiness won’t be so hard to achieve. Spread positivity and it will be reflected right back at you. Your friends and anyone new you meet at school or university will be happy to have a study buddy with a positive attitude.

Use Positivity to Achieve Your Goals

“Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.”

– Shiv Khera

Make sure you translate your positive thinking into actions to keep moving forward with your studies. Instead of a negative no-can-do attitude switch to a can-do philosophy. Don’t be afraid to try new things! College is for exploring and discovering new skills.

Combat Perfectionism with a Positive Attitude

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

– Arthur Ashe

Don’t get entangled in your inner critic’s judgemental comments. Sometimes you need to let perfectionism go and take a more positive stance of doing the best that you can with the resources you have at your disposal. Not everything you do in school or college will be perfect but you should always be able to say that you did the best you could.

Belief in Yourself

“To be an overachiever you have to be an over-believer.”

– Dabo Swinney

If you’re planning to go beyond expectations in your studies, the first thing you need to do is to believe in yourself that you can. To be successful, let go of your fears and embrace a positive attitude. Know what you’re capable of and have a vision in mind of what it will be like when you achieve your goals.

Strengthen Your Faith in Your Success

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

– Helen Keller

Find things to do that give you confidence outside of your studies. See it as a study break to build up your confidence that will help you to stay optimistic. This can range from activities like making art to regular training sessions to keep fit. The little moments of success you have when you’re doing what you like best give you courage and hope.

Bounce Back from Failure

Getting back on track when your results didn’t go as planned is one of the hardest things you’ll do throughout your school and university career. It’s important to not get disheartened when you had to face a setback. Mistakes are part of the learning curve and help you to improve.

Here are some inspirational quotes to help you when it feels like things aren’t working out for you:

Have Faith and Be Patient When Times Are Hard

“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”

– Japanese Proverb

No matter how many times you fail, always get straight back up and try again. Trust yourself to succeed eventually. Even if it took you a little longer than usual, you’ll get there. Instead of giving up, find patience within yourself and give yourself the time you need.

Keep Trying New Things

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

– Albert Einstein

Instead of being worried about trying something new, embrace the possibility of failure and focus on enjoying the learning experience. It would be boring to master everything immediately without making a few mistakes on the way that help you improve. If you go into new experiences in college with an open and excited mindset, you’ll be able to shrug off anything that goes wrong.

Move on to Better Opportunities

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been given a no. Only to find that a better, brighter, bigger yes was right around the corner.”

– Arlan Hamilton

Rejection is hard to accept but don’t let one person telling you no get you down. A more interesting project might be waiting for you right around the corner. You’re going to meet many teachers and students throughout your school and university career. Some will agree with you and some won’t but that shouldn’t block you from carving your own path.

Embrace Failure as a Means to Success

“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.”

– Ariana Huffington

Making the wrong choice sometimes is part of life. Accepting that you’re not perfect and that mistakes happen is the first step towards bouncing back from failure more easily. You’ll come to view your mistakes as just another step on your way to success.

Success Comes at the Prize of Previous Failures

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”

– Michael Jordan

If even someone as successful and popular as Michael Jordan admits that he fails over and over again, you can stop being hard on yourself. Everyone fails once in a while. The trick is to get back up again and keep taking steps towards your goals.

Practice Kindness and Self-Care

When you’re caught up in a study marathon, you might forget about taking care of yourself and neglect your relationships. However, self-care is crucial to maintain a good balance between studying and relaxing time. Try to practice one of your hobbies regularly to give yourself some time out and to recharge. Avoid becoming a hermit every time you need to study and use your breaks to talk to friends and family.

We’ve collected some words of wisdom on kindness and self-care for you:

Spread Positivity Through Kindness

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

– Jennifer Dukes Lee

When we rush through our days in the fast-paced world of today, we can sometimes forget to be kind. You might get frustrated with the speed that exams come around or fixated on those deadlines and forget everyone and everything else around you. Combat this unhealthy state of mind by stopping yourself every once in a while and looking around you to notice what’s happening outside of your bubble of study frenzy.

Offer Yourself Kindness

“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”

– Christopher Germer

Don’t neglect self-compassion and kindness during your studies. To have the capacity for compassion towards others, you need to be kind to yourself first. To be self-compassionate, offer yourself the same understanding that you would a friend. Know that you’re not alone in this and that many other students face similar issues. This will help shift your perspective and make you feel more connected.

Help Wherever You Can

“Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.”

– Minor Myers Jur

If you’re good at a subject, there’s no better feeling than helping a friend who’s struggling with it. If you’re doing well, you can share some of your good fortunes in this way. Students should stick together and help each other out. It’s not only more fun but helps developing friendships that will last a lifetime.

Use Self-Care to Stay on Track

“Self-discipline is self-caring.”

– M. Scott Peck

Self-care is important to build up resilience for staying disciplined and productive. If you can get rid of your inner critic, you’ll be able to spend more time working on your study goals instead of mulling over what went wrong. Practice self-compassion and don’t get caught up in harsh judgments you might make about yourself.

Developing Self-Compassion Takes Time

“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.”

– Stephen Covey

If you’re working on being more compassionate towards yourself, you also have to learn to be patient with yourself. Making peace with your inner critic is not an easy task and takes time. Accept that you’ll learn and grow and you’re well on your way towards greater resilience against whatever life throws at you.

Believe in Yourself and Persevere

Perseverance is deeply rooted in an unwavering belief in yourself. To endure the times when you’re overwhelmed by deadlines and exams, you need to believe that you can get to the finish line. When you’re struggling, take a step back and look at what you’ve accomplished so far. This will give you new energy and a positive outlook. You’ve done it before, so you can do it again!

Here are our inspirational quotes to keep you going:

Trust Yourself to Succeed

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

– Thomas Edison

When it seems like you can’t go any further, the solution to your problem might just be waiting around the corner. So don’t give up and trust that you’ll find a way. You don’t want to risk giving up right before you succeed.

Mindset is Everything

“Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.”

-Venus Williams

If you’re struggling with having faith in yourself and your skills, try pretending that you can do anything you set your mind to. Practice this for a while and observe how your mindset changes. You might find that you have a more positive outlook and start believing in yourself more.

There’s More to You Than Meets the Eye

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.”

– A.A Milne

Sometimes you don’t know what you’re capable of until life tests you. The pressures of doing well in your degree can be such a test. Look at it as a quest to prove to yourself how strong and smart you are. This way you get to know yourself better and your student life becomes the perfect preparation for your life after graduation.

Endurance Is Key

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”

– Walter Elliot

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If you master perseverance, it’s something that will be with you all your life. It’s about having the will to keep going and taking one step after the other even when the odds aren’t in your favor. Take exams and deadlines one by one instead of getting overwhelmed by what can seem to be a very long journey towards your graduation.

Keep Moving Forward No Matter What Happens

“You don’t drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.”

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Even when it seems hard to keep going, choose to move forward. You can’t accomplish anything by just stopping and staying where you are. Have faith that you’re trying your best and that you’re studying as hard as you can. Keep moving until you reach your goals.

Inspiration to Read More

Reading is one of the best and most pleasurable things to do to sharpen the mind. It’s more than just learning facts and dates from school books. Books widen your horizon and make you see different perspectives. Reading fosters an understanding of the world that would be hard to achieve otherwise.

We’ve collected a few words of wisdom for times when you’ve forgotten about the benefits and pleasures of reading:

Your Path to Greater Knowledge

“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

– Dr. Seuss

Reading means knowledge. With every book you read, you learn and with the help of your imagination, you can go anywhere you like. Reading lets you enter spaces that would otherwise be hard or impossible to travel to like distant countries, fictional worlds, or states of mind.

Use Books to Escape

“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”

– Jhumpa Lahiri

Even when you have to read a lot for school or university, don’t forget to pick up a book for yourself as a means of escape every once in a while. Even though it might seem counterintuitive to read even more during your study breaks, it’s refreshing and relaxing to read for pleasure and enter a different world for a while.

Reading Opens Your Mind to New Experiences

“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.”

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Reading fosters a more open mind and takes you beyond knowledge. Rather than just taking in information like a computer, you can gain a deeper understanding of the human condition.

Through empathy with the characters you read about, you get to see different worldviews. This will help you keep an open mind for meeting new people and having new experiences during your studies and the rest of your life.

Tap into the Wisdom of the Past

“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries.”

– Descartes

A book is your window to the knowledge of the past. Every book is an opportunity to learn from a smart person that you most likely never get a chance to talk to otherwise. Even if they died long ago, their words live on for you to study.

Read Your Way to Success

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

– Margaret Fuller

Many successful leaders are also avid readers. Applying their knowledge from books directly or indirectly, they paved their way towards success. Even though it can be hard sometimes to motivate yourself for all the reading you have to do throughout your school and university career, it’s essential to read widely to reach your goals.

Motivational Quotes for Graduation

Your big day is just around the corner. After years of hard work, you finally get to celebrate your success with your friends and family. You might have mixed feelings about what lies ahead of you after your graduation and that’s only natural. Remember to stay in the moment and party hard!

Celebrate the bittersweet end of your school career and look hopeful into the future with these quotes:

Get Excited about New Beginnings

“Everything’s always ending. But everything’s always beginning, too.”

– Patrick Ness

Life is full of beginnings and endings and if you hone in on it so is student life. You complete one year of your degree and the next begins. When you graduate, you transition into a different new beginning outside of university. It can be daunting but also exciting. Enjoy every bit of it!

Learning Is for Life

“Instruction ends in the schoolroom, but education ends only with life.”

– Frederick W. Robertson

Even if you’re looking forward to not spending hours studying in the library anymore after graduation, you’ll see that the process of learning never really stops. School and university can prepare you for life in many ways, but life itself will keep teaching you new lessons. That way you’ll keep learning something new every day.

Keep Learning Every Day

“Education is something we have to keep pursuing day after day.”

– Premier Brian Gallant

Enjoy your graduation and have a break, but after that it’s time to keep learning. Even if you think you know a lot, life has a way of throwing new challenges at you. Embrace them! Learning doesn’t end when you step outside your university’s campus for the last time.

Create Your Own Future

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”

– Abraham Lincoln

Whether you’re unsure about your plans for the future, or a million ideas are running through your head, don’t just keep thinking about it but take action. Planning is great but at some point, it’s time to get started on forging your own path. If you don’t begin to walk on it, you’ll never know where it will take you.

Be Brave and Be Yourself

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”

– E.E. Cummings

When you’ve just graduated, you have a lot of expectations of what’s to come. Whatever challenges pop up next, face them with courage and remember to be yourself. You’ll continue to grow and find out who you truly are.

Lifelong Learning

Even after your graduation, you’ll continue to learn and grow. Your formal education might be completed but the new lessons of life await. Just like throughout school and university, you’ll face challenges, make mistakes, and get back up on your feet again to continue and grow.

We’ve collected some powerful quotes to inspire you on your path of lifelong learning:

Continue to Look for Sparks of Inspiration

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited.”

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When you left university, find more time to look at other areas that have always interested you. Even after years of education, your mind won’t be filled up. You’re only getting started. Be sure to keep challenging yourself and finding those sparks of inspiration.

Retain a Childlike Curiosity

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”

– Henry Ford

Always remember to stay curious about learning new techniques or gaining new knowledge. Even as you get further away from your formal education in years, retain a childlike curiosity that keeps you young. This stops you from stagnating in your job and you’ll keep growing.

Help to Create a Better World

“Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.”

– Nelson Mandela

Don’t underestimate the power of education when it comes to changing the world. Critical thinking and research to see the grey areas rather than view the world in black and white are crucial skills when you’re looking to improve the world around us. Use this power of yours wisely!

Find Wisdom Through Education

“Wisdom…. comes not from age, but from education and learning.”

– Anton Chekhov

If you want to achieve wisdom in life, you have to keep learning. You can learn from experience as you get older but also make conscious efforts to add to your education. A hunger for learning is essential to finding wisdom.

Do What You Love and Keep Learning

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

– Mahatma Gandhi

Live your life like there’s no tomorrow and don’t hesitate to do what you love. Part of that is also to keep on learning and evolving. If you could live forever, you’d want to keep it exciting, which means that you’ll always have to be on the lookout for learning something new.

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The 50 Best Exam Motivation Quotes for Students

Any student is all too familiar with the feeling of being overwhelmed by the never-ending list of tasks, exams, assignments, and everything in between — but sometimes the right quote is all you need to pick yourself back up

From competitive motivational quotes to give you a push, to positive study quotes to encourage you after a bad grade, we’ve curated a list of over 50 exam motivation quotes that are sure to give you a boost when you’re feeling down and need a little extra push!

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Positive Quotes for Exam & Study

Motivational study quotes, confidence quotes for exams, exam preparation quotes, productive & competitive exam quotes.

Inspirational Quotes for Exams

Exam Stress Quotes

Exam Failure Motivational Quotes
Inspirational Study Quotes

Focus & Exam Study Quotes

Life Motivation for Studying Quotes

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Getting a not-so-great grade happens and can really affect your morale – but it’s important to remember that your future is always bright, despite some setbacks here and there. Here are some encouraging words to get you back on your feet with a positive mindset.

“Your grades don’t define your intelligence.”
“Hey you. Don’t give up, okay?”
“Setbacks are setups for comebacks.”
“Pick yourself back up. You got this.”
“When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars.”
“A stumble may prevent a fall; learn from this experience and come back stronger.”
“Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s part of success. Keep learning, keep striving.”
“The road to excellence is always under construction. Keep building, keep believing.”
“Believe in yourself, even when the grades don’t. Your potential is limitless, and your journey is far from over.”
“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.”
“The sun always shines after the storm. This setback is temporary; your determination is permanent.”
“You are more than a grade; you are a learner, a dreamer, a future achiever. Stay positive, stay focused.”
“Worrying is silly. It’s like wandering around with an umbrella waiting for it to rain”
“Impossible is not a fact. It is an opinion”

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If you’ve been struggling to find the drive to study and put in effort, these quotes will help you get in front of your desk in no time and make those Pomodoro sessions feel like a breeze!

“What feels like endless studying now will feel like endless opportunity later. Keep going.”
“Your late nights, your struggles, your pursuit of knowledge — they are the brushstrokes of your future masterpiece.”
“The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.”
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.” – Harry Golden
“The more I study, the more I realize how much I don’t know.” – Albert Einstein
“A’s before baes.”
“Make it happen and shock everyone.”
“Don’t stop until you’re proud.”
“Tired of school, but I got goals.”
“Be inspired by the fear of being average.”
“Imagine where you would be next year, if you start now.”
“Success is the best revenge.”
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
“Your only limit is your mind.”
“You are so close to victory. Don’t you dare give up now.”
“Work in silence. Let success be the noise.”
“Study now, be proud later.”
“Focus on the step in front of you. Not the whole staircase.”
“If you want it. Work for it.”
“Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.”
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra”
“Vision without execution is just hallucination”

Let these quotes hype you up to walk into your exam feeling like a champ.

“You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit.”
“Be so good they can’t ignore you.”
“Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud.”
“Walk into your exam like you own every question.”
“Step into the exam hall like it’s your stage.”

Master the art of preparation with these quotes — curated to remind you how all your proactivity will pay off.

“Work as hard as you can and then be happy in the knowledge you couldn’t have done any more.”
“Every study hour will move you forward.”
“Proper preparation prevents poor performance.”
“Prepared minds have the answers.”
“Behind every easy exam is preparation.”
“Well-prepared means well-performed.”
“What we truly need to do is often what we most feel like avoiding.”
“Trust in the work you’ve done.”
“Productivity boils down to two steps: identify the essential, then eliminate the rest.”
“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” — Benjamin Franklin

Need a bit of an extra push? Let these quotes bring out your competitive side to push to new heights.

“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.”
“A system is only as effective as your level of commitment to it.”
“The goal is not simply to get more done, but also to have less to do.”
“Do what is right, not what is easy.”
“If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.”
“Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them.”
“You have three choices: give up, give in or give it everything you have got.”

Feeling under pressure? These quotes will put you at ease, or even remind you to use it to your advantage while you prepare for exams.

“Stress should be a powerful driving force, not an obstacle.” ― Bill Phillips
“Stress acts as an accelerator: it will push you either forward or backward, but you choose which direction.” ― Chelsea Erieau
“It’s not stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.” ― Hans Selye
“When you find yourself stressed, ask yourself one question: Will this matter in 5 years from now? If yes, then do something about the situation. If no, then let it go.” ― Catherine Pulsifer
“Worrying doesn’t take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.”

Exam Failure & Result Motivational Quotes

“Don’t let bad results discourage you, learn from them! Here are some exam failure motivational quotes to help you pick yourself back up and come back stronger than ever.

“Learning from failure requires courage.”
“Failure is success in progress.”
“Your exam results don’t define you, but they can shape you.”
“A bad grade is just a lesson, not a defeat. Learn from it, and let it fuel your next victory.”
“Success cannot be reached without failure.”
“Failure paves the way to success.”
“Trying again takes strength.”
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts”
“Failure is not the opposite of success. It’s part of success.”
“I’m not failed. My success is just postponed.”
“Learning through failure is part of being human.”
“Find opportunity in failure.”
“All your hard work and effort wasn’t for nothing. All that mattered is that you gave it your all.”
“This isn’t what you were hoping for, but there’s no reason this will hold you back.”
“There’s a lot more to life than what you get in your exams, keep your head up.”
“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” — Michael Jordan
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” ― Elbert Hubbard
“You can’t let your failures define you. You have to let your failures teach you.” ― Barack Obama
“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison

Inspirational Study & Exam Quotes

Need that extra boost to finish those last five pages in your textbook? Here are some inspirational quotes to uplift you before your next study session.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” — Malcolm X
“The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” — Joel Brown
“Be proud of yourself for how hard you’re trying.”
“You already have what it takes.”
“Slow progress is still progress.”
“Believe in yourself. You’re going to do big things.”
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” – Thomas Jefferson
“Create the life you can’t wait to wake up to.”
“You don’t have to be great to start. But you have to start to be great.”
“One day, all your hard work will pay off.”
“The earlier you start working on something, the earlier you will see results.”

Being able to control your nerves before an exam can be make or break. If you’re looking to focus up or simply ease your pre-test jitters, read these quotes before you prepare for exams.

“Fear of exams diminishes with every page you turn. Keep studying, keep succeeding.”
“A single exam doesn’t define you, but your attitude towards it does.”
“Stay hydrated, stay educated, stay concentrated.”
“The best way to predict your future is to create it. Study well, score well.”
“Exams are temporary, but education is permanent.”
“Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.” — Richard Feynman
“Difficult does not mean impossible.”
“If it’s hard, it’s probably worth it.”
“Progression over perfection.”
“School is tough, but so are you.”
“Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.” — Leonardo da Vinci
“Small steps are better than no steps.”
“Perseverance and focus are the secret of success”

Life Motivation Quotes for Exams & Studying

Consistently studying for a few days and wondering whether all your struggles will be worth it at the end? Last but not least, here’s a compilation of quotes to accompany you while reflecting on your academic journey so far — perfect for those late nights when you’re feeling uncertain about what the future holds for you.

“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. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” — Steve Jobs
“Studying is an investment in yourself. It always pays off in the end.”
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Imagine what’s possible once you stop doubting yourself.”
“It’s you vs. you.”
“Keep going, because you did not come this far just to come this far.”
“Study for knowledge, not just grades.”
“Everything you do now is for your future.”
“The chapters you study today write the story of your future. Make it a bestseller.”
“Education is the compass that guides us through the maze of life. Keep studying, keep exploring.”
“In the quiet of the night, your dreams are shaped by the pages you turn. Keep reading, keep dreaming.”
“Struggles today lead to strength tomorrow. Your hard work in studying will never be in vain.”
“Study not to escape life, but so that life doesn’t escape you.”
“Education illuminates the path.”
“The pages of your books hold not just information, but the keys to your future.”
“When doubt whispers, let your hard work roar.”
“The path of studying is never smooth, but it leads to the peak of understanding and wisdom.”
“Education is not about memorizing facts; it’s about connecting with the essence of life itself.”
“Your studies are the seeds you plant today for the garden of success you’ll enjoy tomorrow.”
“Uncertainty is a part of the journey, but so is hope. Your studies are your hope for a brighter future.”
“Education is like a boat that helps you cross the turbulent sea of life. Stay on course, keep studying.”
“Successful people are not gifted. They just work hard, then succeed on purpose”

More than having the most beautiful desk setup or perfect playlist to listen to while focusing, studying for your exams effectively starts with having the proper mindset. Being in the right headspace will keep you motivated as you work towards your big academic goals.

If you ever feel close to burning out and giving up, keep these motivational exam quotes on hand (or even write your favorites on a sticky note for your desk!) to help get you right back on track. You got this!

Do you have an exam motivational quote you want to share? Any quotes from the list that really resonated with you? Let us know in the comments below!

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25 Motivational Quotes to Inspire Your Scholarship Journey

by Gabrielle McCormick | Nov 1, 2018 | Inspiration and Motivation , Paying for College , Scholarship Applications | 0 comments

The scholarship search and application process can be draining due to the emotional highs and lows. Here’s a little motivation and inspiration to encourage you to start or continue your journey.

When you are completely over the scholarship search process:

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar

When you’ve just gotten a scholarship rejection letter or email:

“Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.” — Wilma Rudolph

When you have a breakdown because you’re stressed: [clickToTweet tweet=”“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers #OwnYourDegree” quote=”“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers “]
When you don’t know what to write in your scholarship essay:

“Convince yourself that you are working in clay, not marble, on paper not eternal bronze: Let that first sentence be as stupid as it wishes.” — Jacques Barzun

When you’ve earned your first scholarship:

“Quantity and persistence will get you the outcomes you need.” — James Altucher

When you’ve earned another scholarship:

“Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don’t settle for them.” — Mia Hamm

When you’re questioning your scholarship application:

“If you’ve really done the work. I mean really, really, really done the work…submit it. If not, do what you need to do. Point. Blank. Period.” — Gabrielle McCormick

When you’re feeling a little jealous of a friend that has more scholarships than you:

“Stress is caused by being ‘here’ but wanting to be ‘there’.” — Eckhart Tolle

When you’re wondering if you’re good enough to earn scholarships:

“Start out perfect and don’t change a thing. Always accentuate your best features by pointing at them. And conceal your flaws by sucker punching anyone who has the audacity to mention them.” — Miss Piggy

When you feel overwhelmed by everything that has to be done:

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” — Mark Victor Hansen

When you’ve procrastinated and are down to the last minute to get your application finished: [clickToTweet tweet=”“Regretting wasted time is more wasted time.” — Author Unknown #OwnYourDegree” quote=”“Regretting wasted time is more wasted time.” — Author Unknown”]
When you don’t know how to end your scholarship essay:

“You know the minute you stop thinking about it, it’ll happen.” — Sarah Dessen

When you wonder if scholarships are really worth it:

“I’ve learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom – how great is that?” — Soledad O’Brien

When you’ve had enough and want to give up:

“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.” — Napoleon Hill

When you’ve forgotten to submit a scholarship application:

“It’s how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success.” — David Feherty

When you’ve finished a scholarship application:

“Suggestions? Put it aside for a few days, or longer, do other things, try not to think about it. Then sit down and read it (printouts are best I find, but that’s just me) as if you’ve never seen it before. Start at the beginning. Scribble on the manuscript as you go if you see anything you want to change. And often, when you get to the end you’ll be both enthusiastic about it and know what the next few words are. And you do it all one word at a time.” — Neil Gaiman

When you find a scholarship you’ve missed the deadline for:

“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban — Quote by Albus Dumbledore

When you’ve decided to submit a scholarship application that doesn’t consist of an essay:

“As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.” — Robin S. Sharma

When you realize that you can actually win scholarships: [clickToTweet tweet=”“Control your own destiny or someone else will.” — Jack Welch #OwnYourDegree” quote=”“Control your own destiny or someone else will.” — Jack Welch”]
When you think about the reasons why you need scholarships:

“Going after scholarships is living a few years of your life like most students won’t, so that you can live the rest of your life like most students can’t…with no or very few student loans.” — Gabrielle McCormick

When you’re up late and still have scholarship stuff to do:

“If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds.” — Jesse Jackson

When you’re up early trying to get scholarship things finished:

“It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.” — Aristotle

When you don’t feel like you have enough time to fit scholarships into your schedule:

“You can do anything, but not everything.” — David Allen

When you question your writing ability:

“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” ― William Shakespeare

When you’re waiting to hear back from a scholarship committee:

“It’s really okay to charge up your battery because if you don’t you will run out of energy and power.” – Dyea Smith

And a bonus quote that pretty much sums up scholarships…

When you feel like you’re doing the best you can when it comes to scholarship:

“Never ever give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.” — Albert Einstein

There you have it folks. I hope these quotes either kick-start your scholarship process or help to keep you going!

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Essays About Quotes: Top 5 Examples and 7 Prompts

Quotes are essential to relay a speaker’s exact words to avoid changing their meaning. See our essays about quotes examples, including prompts for your writing.

Quotes are phases, short passages, and sentences copied from original speeches or books. In writing, there are two primary purposes of quotations: to give information and to inspire. Usually, motivational and inspiring quotes are applied in journals, while quotations and citations are for essays.

Some quotes can be misinterpreted because of a lack of context, so make sure you research the roots of your quote before you include them in your papers. To write an essay about quotes, you must explore their different applications and incorporate their importance.

5 Essay Examples

1. essay on quotes by anonymous on toppr.com, 2. religious quotes on poverty and their interpretations essay by anonymous on ivypanda.com, 3. words as a very powerful device: quotes and sayings by anonymous on edubirdie.com, 4. how emerson’s quote has changed my life by anonymous on eduzaurus.com, 5. ender’s game quotes by writer barney, 1. what is a quote, 2. my favorite positive quote, 3. what is a wisdom quote, 4. love quotes that strengthen my relationship, 5. inspirational quote from my favorite character, 6. does a quote change a person, 7. how i use quotes in my writing.

“People like to read well-written quotes. This is because quotes are concise sentences that have the capability to awaken motivation, wisdom, inspiration and happiness. Reading a good quote is akin to eating a slice of a delicious cake or a piece of good chocolate.”

Quotes can motivate, inspire, and encourage people to take action. In this essay, the author says quotes are meaningful because they can lift your mood and can help us to see the bright side of every bad situation. They also improve perception and self-confidence, reducing stress and anxiety during challenging times in life.

The writer also mentions that to make an impressive speech, post, or writing, you must practice writing quotations. The quotes should always convey the central message of the speaker succinctly so the audience can easily understand them. The chosen quotes should be catchy and exciting, with proper usage of metaphors, and adequately demonstrate the writer’s intelligence level. You might also be interested in our list of quotes about communication .

“This quote questions whether a life of luxury is truly worth the number of lives that could have been saved if the money had gone to them instead.”

This essay contains three passages from St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, and Mother Teresa that criticize the rich. The piece highlights a specific word or phrase to adequately explain the three quotes’ meaning to the readers.

The excerpt above is part of the author’s explanation of Mother Theresa’s quote , where they interpret “living as you wish” as a person’s expensive but unnecessary lifestyle. According to the writer, Mother Theresa wants to convey that there are other ways to spend the money that rich people have. They explain that instead of eating in fancy restaurants, traveling abroad, buying big mansions, and spending on worldly things, it is better to donate and help save other people’s lives.

“Both will want to impress their new in-laws, create a good impression with their guests, and honor their new spouse as well. There’s also the fact that weddings are an emotional occasion, especially if you’re the one who’s getting married. While putting all of these together may sound like a tall order, they can deliver it using wedding quotes and sayings.”

Throughout the essay, the writer guides the reader on creating an organized, beautiful, and meaningful wedding speech with quotes. The author notes that at a wedding, the first speaker, usually the husband, will thank all the guests and entourage for attending and helping with the wedding, the parents, and finally, their spouse.

It’s a nerve-cracking task because the speaker should impress everyone at the celebration. The essay recommends using wedding quotes available on the internet or bible verses to help deliver the speech. The writer reminds us that the speech should only have a few quotes to avoid confusing the audience.

“… A quote written by Ralph Waldo Emerson states. ‘The power which resides in him is new nature, and none but he knows what that he can do, nor does he know until he has tried.’ This quote is stating that you will not know what you like nor what you are good at until you have tried.”

Emerson’s quote talks about peoples’ hidden talent that is not yet known, even to them. This quote resonates with the author, and they explain it throughout the essay. Emerson’s penchant for writing quotes about taking risks and trying new things led the author to change schools and leave the people he grew up with.

Although the writer is afraid of the new social challenge, with the good influence of Emerson’s words, they gritted through the difficult first days until they adjusted to the new environment. Since then, the author was no longer afraid to try new things as they learned to trust themselves and be more optimistic.

“There is not teacher but the enemy. This quote from the book taught me that, you could learn from anyone, even the people you hate and consider your enemy.”

Barney picks three quotes from “ The Ender’s Game ” book and shares what he learned from each passage. He says that the lines he chose taught him many things related to real-life situations, such as lying. He explains that sometimes people don’t lie on purpose, but they unconsciously do it as they believe it is the best thing to do. Ultimately, the essay shows how quotes from fiction books still offer knowledge we can use in the natural world

7 Prompts for Essays About Quotes

A quote is the repetition of the exact words spoken and written by someone. Briefly explain its origin, meaning, and its use in different types of writing. Then use a specific form of writing to focus on, for example, essays. Discuss the common reasons writers include quotations in their essays, the dos and don’ts, and the advantages and disadvantages of adding quotes that every writer should know.

Check out our article on why to write quotes for a list of motives you can expand on in your essay.

We all have positive words that inspire us. Use this prompt to share the ultimate positive quote that significantly impacts your life. Discuss who it was from, how you first saw or read it, and why you liked it. Explain your interpretation of this quote and how you apply its message to your life choices.

Being wise means making decisions based on your knowledge and experiences. For this prompt, choose at least three well-known wisdom passages most can recognize and explain them individually. Then, discuss how effectively these quotes give someone wisdom and change their perception of life. Include the action these quotes inspire and how to put them into practice.

Essays About Quotes: Love quotes that strengthen my relationship

Whether you’re looking for a proposal idea, words to add to your love letters, or something to clear your mind during a complicated relationship, love quotes can help you. To write this essay, choose at least five love quotes from your notes and interpret them individually. Then discuss how these words guided you in managing your romantic relationships.

To help you pick your next essay topic, check out our top topics about love .

Our favorite quotes come from characters we most relate to, so in this prompt, focus on the character you connect with the most and pick a quote they said that resonates with your beliefs and personality.

An example: Edna Mode of The Incredibles once said, “I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now.” Her forward-thinking makes her a fantastic character, and her excerpts remind me not to wallow in my past mistakes to better myself today.

Don Yaeger from Forbes said that meaningful quotes affect his life and those around him. Share your opinion on this statement and whether a simple quote can have that much power. Back up your argument with relevant information and studies to persuade your readers to believe you.

Quotes are essential to ensure there’s no room for misinterpretation. For this prompt, share how you prefer quotes in your pieces besides their grammatical explanation. For instance, you can say you like using quotes at the beginning of your writing to pique your readers’ interest and encourage them to keep reading. Explain your process of picking a quote and other ways you incorporate it in your papers. If you are interested in learning more, check out our essay writing tips !

Maria Caballero is a freelance writer who has been writing since high school. She believes that to be a writer doesn't only refer to excellent syntax and semantics but also knowing how to weave words together to communicate to any reader effectively.

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50 Most Powerful Quotes Ever Spoken

Motivation is the driving force behind success. It’s what keeps us going when we feel like giving up, and it’s what pushes us to achieve our goals. Sometimes, all it takes is a few words of encouragement to help us stay on track. That’s where motivational quotes come in.

In this blog post, you’ll find a collection of the most powerful motivational quotes that will inspire you to reach your full potential. These quotes will remind you that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

As Walt Disney once said, “ All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. ” This quote encapsulates the essence of motivation – it’s not just about having a goal, but also about having the courage to pursue it. Motivation is about pushing yourself beyond your limits and discovering what you’re truly capable of.

So, whether you’re trying to finish a project, start a new side hustle, or hit that big life goal, knowing how to motivate yourself and train your brain for success can help. These motivational quotes will give your day the jumpstart it needs, so don’t forget to bookmark this page.

Most Powerful Quotes Ever Spoken

1. “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

2. “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

3. “The best revenge is massive success.” – Frank Sinatra

4. “Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” – Farrah Gray

5. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

6. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” – Steve Jobs

7. “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” – Jim Rohn

8. “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain

9. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison

10. “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” – Jim Rohn

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11. “Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

12. “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Cosby

13. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd

14. “Don’t confuse comfort with happiness.” – Dean Karnazes

15. “Don’t wait, life goes faster than you think.” – Unknown

16. “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” – Robert Byrne

17. “Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” – Jim Rohn

18. “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” – Bill Cosby

19. “Number one reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors.” – Napoleon Hill

20. “You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it. So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can because that’s where you will find success, on the other side of failure.” – Thomas Watson

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21. “Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one’s aim.” – John Rockefeller

22. “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir people’s blood. Make big plans and aim high in hope and work.” – Daniel H Burnham

23. “Greatness begins beyond your comfort zone.” – Robin Sharma

24. “The biggest mistake people make in life is NOT making a living at doing what they most enjoy.” – Malcolm S. Forbes

25. “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

26. “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar

27. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn

28. “Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.” – Jim Rohn

29. “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” – Calvin Coolidge

30. “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford

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31. “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

32. “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

33. “Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.” – W. Clement Stone

34. “Poor people have big TV’s. Rich people have big libraries.” – Jim Rohn

35. “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi

36. “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” – Swami Vivekananda

37. “The difference between where you are today and where you’ll be five years from now will be found in the quality of books you’ve read.” – Jim Rohn

38. “The longer you hang in there, the greater the chance that something will happen in your favor. No matter how hard it seems, the longer you persist, the more likely your success.” – Jack Canfield

39. “If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” – Bruce Lee

40. “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing you can do is keep your mind young.” – Mark Twain

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41. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

42. “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” – Albert Einstein

43. “Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.” – Anonymous

44. “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn

45. “If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” – Bruce Lee

46. “You want to set a goal that is big enough that in the process of achieving it you become someone worth becoming.” – Jim Rohn

47. “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” – Abraham Lincoln

48. “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill

49. “If everyone was satisfied with himself, there would be no heroes.” – Mark Twain

50. “If you go to work on your goals, your goals will go to work on you. If you go to work on your plan, your plan will go to work on you. Whatever good things we build end up building us.” – Jim Rohn

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In conclusion, motivation is the driving force behind success. It’s what keeps us going when we feel like giving up, and it’s what pushes us to achieve our goals. These powerful motivational quotes will inspire you to reach your full potential and remind you that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. As Babe Ruth once said, “ It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up. ”

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by Talha Omer, MBA, M.Eng., Harvard & Cornell Grad

In personal statement tips & advice.

Starting your personal statement for university admissions can be a daunting task. It’s the first thing the admissions committee will read about you, and it needs to capture your unique voice, experiences, and aspirations in just a few words. So, where do you begin?

One effective way to start is with a powerful quote that reflects your values, interests, or goals.

A great quote can set the tone for your essay, grab the reader’s attention, and showcase your personality and potential. In this blog post, I’ll explore quotes that you can draw from. I’ll also provide a couple of examples where successful candidates used quotes to begin their personal statements.

To make the process of selecting the perfect quote for your personal statement even easier, I’ve organized the list into categories that are common themes in personal statements. Whether you’re seeking to showcase your resilience, or creativity, I’ve got you covered with a range of quotes that can help you stand out from the crowd.

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Inspirational quotes can be a great way to show your motivation, resilience, and determination. They can also help you communicate your values and beliefs and demonstrate your commitment to achieving your goals.

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Jimmy Dean
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” – Malcolm X
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis

Here is an example opening paragraph of a personal statement where the candidate used an inspirational quote to begin:

As a lifelong learner and problem-solver, I’ve always been drawn to the field of artificial intelligence. But it wasn’t until I read a quote by Alan Turing that I truly appreciated the transformative potential of this field: ‘We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done.’ These words resonated with me deeply, and I realized that the possibilities of artificial intelligence are limited only by our imaginations and our willingness to take risks. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I’ve sought out opportunities to push the boundaries of what’s possible, from pursuing advanced degrees in computer science to working on cutting-edge research projects. Through these experiences, I’ve learned the importance of collaboration, innovation, and perseverance in tackling the toughest challenges facing our world today. And as I look forward to contributing to the field of artificial intelligence, I’m inspired by the limitless potential of this technology and committed to using it to make a positive impact on society.

Leadership quotes can help you showcase your ability to lead and inspire others, and your commitment to making a positive impact in your community. They can also demonstrate your understanding of the importance of teamwork, communication, and collaboration, which are essential skills in many fields of study and careers.

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John F. Kennedy
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” – Ronald Reagan
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” – Warren Bennis
“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” – Peter Drucker
“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” – Jim Rohn
“The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.” – Tony Blair
“The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader

Here is an example opening paragraph of a personal statement where the candidate used a leadership quote to begin:

As an aspiring business leader, I am always striving to develop the qualities and characteristics that will enable me to make a positive impact in my chosen field. To me, leadership is not just about achieving success, but also about helping others to reach their full potential. That’s why I find inspiration in the words of former U.S. President John Quincy Adams, who once said, ‘If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.’ This quote captures the essence of what I believe it means to be a leader – to inspire, to guide, and to empower others to achieve their goals. I am committed to embodying these qualities as I pursue my education and career in business, with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around me.

Personal growth is a lifelong process of learning, self-discovery, and personal development, and it’s an important aspect of personal and academic success. Using a personal growth quote in your personal statement can demonstrate your commitment to self-improvement, your willingness to learn and grow, and your ability to overcome challenges and setbacks.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
“Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.” – W. Clement Stone
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus

These quotes can be particularly relevant for students who have excelled academically, or who are interested in pursuing a career in academia or research. Academic quotes can be used to demonstrate your knowledge, and intellectual curiosity, as well as your ability to think critically and engage with complex ideas. They can also show your dedication to your field of study and your commitment to academic excellence.

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.” – William S. Burroughs
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – W.B. Yeats
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey
“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom

These quotes can be used to demonstrate your understanding and passion for your chosen field, as well as your commitment to excellence and professionalism. They can also be used to highlight specific skills or achievements that you have acquired in your professional pursuits, such as teamwork, problem-solving, or leadership.

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
“Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you’re not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were.” – David Rockefeller
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” – Colin Powell
“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.” – Chris Grosser
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

These quotes can help you showcase your appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity, your willingness to learn from different perspectives, and your interest in contributing to the global community. They can also be used to highlight any experiences or achievements that you have had in cultural immersion, cross-cultural communication, or intercultural exchange.

“No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
“Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers.” – Paulo Coelho
“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” – Rita Mae Brown
“Culture is not a luxury, but a necessity for every society.” – Pearl S. Buck
“Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs.” – Thomas Wolfe
“Culture is the sum total of all the things that make a society distinctive.” – Clifford Geertz
“The beauty of culture is that it evolves through time and generations, shaping our values and beliefs.” – Chinua Achebe
“The richness of our culture reflects the diversity of our people.” – Unknown
“Culture is the window reflecting the soul of a nation.” – Wang Meng

They can also be used if you want to showcase your ability to think outside the box or to approach problems in a creative and innovative way, regardless of your field of study.

“Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what no one else has thought.” – Albert Einstein
“The creative adult is the child who survived.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein
“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse
“To be creative means to be in love with life.” – Osho
“The creative process is a process of surrender, not control.” – Julia Cameron
“The chief enemy of creativity is ‘good’ sense.” – Pablo Picasso
“Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.” – Dorothy Parker
“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” – Albert Einstein

Perseverance is a universal quality that is admired by all, and demonstrating a strong work ethic and determination to overcome challenges can be valuable in any academic or professional setting. Whether you have overcome personal obstacles or worked hard to achieve academic or professional success, using a perseverance quote can be a powerful way to convey your resilience and determination to admissions committees.

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas Edison
“I have failed again and again throughout my life. That’s why I am a success.” – Michael Jordan
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” – Walter Elliot
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan
“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb
“The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the story you keep telling yourself that you can’t achieve it.” – Jordan Belfort
“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” – Newt Gingrich
I hope these quotes provide some inspiration and ideas for your personal statement! Remember, choose quotes that speak to you personally and help showcase your unique strengths and qualities to the admissions committee.

Selecting the right quote to begin your personal statement can be a powerful tool to help you stand out in the admissions process. By choosing a quote that resonates with you and reflects your unique qualities and aspirations, you can set the tone for your personal statement and make a memorable first impression on the admissions team.

Whether you choose a quote about perseverance, leadership, or anything else, make sure it authentically represents who you are and what you hope to achieve. With these inspiring quotes as your guide, you’ll be one step closer to crafting a personal statement that showcases your strengths, character, and potential.

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Never underestimate the impact of a few inspiring words! When you need to reignite your drive and get back on course, motivational quotes have the uncanny ability to shift your outlook, lift your spirits, and remind you of your true priorities. Facing a tough challenge? Chasing a big dream? Just need a little encouragement? The right motivational quote at the right moment can be a game-changer. So buckle up, because you’re about to explore the transformative power of words. Whether you’re seeking ancient wisdom or modern-day inspiration, these quotes will give you the extra push you need to keep chasing your dreams.

14 Motivational Quotes to Inspire You

Motivational quotes usually come from people who have been experienced serious hardships, achieved something incredible, or just have a unique perspective on the world. Whatever their source, motivational quotes can change your own perspective on your situation and give you the strength you need to persevere. When you feel lost or discouraged, these quotes can help you find your way back to the right track.

Motivational Quotes about Pursuing What You Love

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, believed that the key to doing great work was to have a passion for what you do. In his Stanford commencement speech —which is where this quote comes from—Jobs emphasized the importance of finding work that you love and pursuing it with dedication and enthusiasm. His quote suggests that when you love what you do, you are more likely to put in the effort and creativity needed to achieve great results.

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

Walt Disney’s quote is a simple but profound call to action. It’s easy to get caught up in planning, strategizing, and talking about our goals and dreams. But at some point, we have to take that leap and start putting in the work to make them a reality.

“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” – Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, the visionary behind Apple, knew that life is short. Because our days are numbered, we can’t afford to waste them. It’s up to us to chase what sets our souls on fire—those aspirations, ambitions, and beliefs that make us feel truly alive. Jobs’ words encourage us to take chances, stand out from the crowd, and craft a life that’s authentically ours.

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“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein

According to Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist and thinker, true fulfillment and meaning come from making a positive impact and contributing something of worth to the world. A quote like this one changes our understanding of success. Typically, when we think of success, our minds go to signs of great accomplishment, such as awards or titles. As great as personal accolades or status are, however, they aren’t ultimately lasting. A legacy of positivity, on the other hand, is something that will continue to have an impact even when we’re gone.

That’s why Einstein encourages us to widen our perspective, moving past a limited view of success to consider how our abilities can make a real difference. When we strive to be of value, we not only impact others positively, but we also achieve a more profound sense of purpose and contentment in our pursuits.

Motivational Quotes about Inner Strength

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson

Christian D. Larson, the influential New Thought leader and author, emphasized the importance of self-belief and recognizing one’s inner strength. His quote suggests that each of us is capable of overcoming any obstacle or challenge we may face. By tapping into this inner reservoir of strength, we can rise above adversity and achieve great things. Larson’s words encourage us to cultivate a strong sense of self-belief and to trust in our ability to overcome any obstacle that stands in our way.

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Want to know the secret to success? According to Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. President, it all starts with believing in yourself. When you have self-confidence, you’re more likely to take risks, face challenges head-on, and keep pushing forward until you achieve your objectives. So, if you want to accomplish great things, work on building your confidence and persevering even when it’s hard.

Motivational Quotes about Resilience

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela’s powerful quote reminds us that true greatness lies in our ability to bounce back from adversity. Life is full of ups and downs, and it’s not about avoiding failure altogether. It’s about having the resilience to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and keep moving forward.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

The great Winston Churchill knew a thing or two about facing adversity. As the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, he understood that success is fleeting, and failure is not the end of the world. Rather, it’s the courage to keep going that truly matters. Churchill’s words are a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever faced a setback. Don’t give up, they tell us. Keep pushing forward and you’ll come out stronger on the other side.

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis

According to renowned British author and theologian C.S. Lewis, the struggles we face in life aren’t just roadblocks—they’re opportunities. His quote suggests that difficult experiences can actually be the key to unlocking our full potential. After all, it is through hardships that we gain resilience, wisdom, and strength, all of which propel us towards personal growth and success. Lewis’ words encourage us to view obstacles as opportunities for growth and to trust in the journey, even when it feels difficult or uncertain.

Powerful Words about Overcoming Self-doubt

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt, America’s 32nd President, hit the nail on the head when he talked about how self-doubt can hold us back. Self-doubt is like having a pesky little voice in your ear, constantly eroding your confidence. Maybe it tells you you’re not capable or worthy enough. Or maybe it convinces you that your dreams are simply out of reach. Listening to self-doubt becomes more and more debilitating the longer it’s allowed to go on.

Roosevelt’s message is clear: in order to achieve success, you cannot let self-doubt hold you hostage. So let go of the doubts holding you back and face the future with a positive outlook. When we push past our own limitations, we discover a world of exciting possibilities and chances to grow into our best selves.

Motivational Quotes about Making a Positive Difference

“Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.” – Roy T. Bennett

This quote by Roy T. Bennett, the author and motivational speaker, redefines success as the impact we make on the world around us. This perspective differs from the traditional view of success, which focuses on personal achievements and status.

Instead of focusing on ourselves, however, Bennett’s words encourage us to take a more altruistic and purpose-driven approach to life. By using our talents, skills, and resources to create positive change, we can find a deeper sense of fulfillment and meaning in our success.

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” – Booker T. Washington

The esteemed African American educator and writer, Booker T. Washington, understood the reciprocal nature of uplifting others. By lending a hand, offering encouragement, and providing emotional support, our own lives will be elevated in the process.

Washington’s words encourage us to focus on being of service to others and to recognize that our own growth and success are often intertwined with the success and well-being of those around us. By lifting others up, we create a ripple effect of positivity and empowerment that ultimately lifts us up as well. You’ll find that by helping others succeed, your own journey becomes more meaningful and gratifying.

Motivational Quotes about the Future

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

As the 16th President of the U.S., Abraham Lincoln recognized the immense power individuals possess in shaping their own destinies. Rather than passively accepting the hand dealt by fate, Lincoln advocated for active participation in crafting one’s future. Through deliberate actions and well-considered choices, we can exert significant influence over the trajectory of our lives. Lincoln’s words serve as a clarion call, urging us to take full responsibility for actualizing the future we envision.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

As the former First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt knew a thing or two about chasing dreams. She believed that when we have faith in our aspirations, we’re more likely to build a future that fits our vision. Of course, it’s not always easy because doubt and obstacles can get in the way. But Roosevelt urges us to stay focused on our dreams, no matter what. Trust in their value, put in the work, and watch as your future takes shape.

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Motivational quotes have a way of cutting through the noise and changing the way we perceive our situations. As the quotes above demonstrate, even the greatest minds have faced adversity and doubt. So when we experience hardships, motivational quotes remind us that we’re not alone in our struggles.

Beyond simple motivation, these quotes ignite a fire within us to never give up. They remind us that when we stop doubting ourselves and wholeheartedly pursue our dreams, we have a much greater chance of success. So, when you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, let these words reignite your spark. Soak up their wisdom and let it guide you through life’s journey. With a can-do attitude and consistent motivation, you’ll be unstoppable.

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500 words essay on quotes.

Quotes are a great way to motivate human beings. Furthermore, motivational quotes prove that words have the power of magic. Let us learn about the motivational and inspirational power of quotes with this essay on quotes.

Essay on Quotes

Why Quotes are Important

Quotes have the power to encourage, inspire, and motivate people at times of unhappiness and lacking motivation. At such times, reading a few quotes can uplift one’s mood and improve the state of mind.

Motivational quotes energize the spirits to enable one to take charge of the situation and take action. Furthermore, motivational quotes are a great help when someone is in need of a little push and some fuel to help them take action.

Positive quotes build up hope and optimism in a person. Moreover, the quotes can make one see the bright side of life, along with providing hope for a better future.

Anxiety is a major problem that can take away anyone’s self confidence . In such a situation, it would be a very good idea to read the words of people who have been successful in life. Moreover, while reading their motivating words, one must make sure to let them sink into the mind.

Many quotes contain wisdom that is condensed in the form of a few words. Furthermore, one must read a quote a few times and focus on it deeply. This way one would be able to derive benefit from the quote.

How To Make Good Quotes

Making a good quote facilitates the communication of a message to key audiences. Furthermore, one must master the art of writing good quotes if one desires to write a memorable speech, social media post, or a piece of writing.

The most important thing to remember when writing is to make sure to convey the key message. Furthermore, one must write down a key message whose intention is to make the audience walk away with it after reading. Afterwards, one must write down the communication goal as a short paragraph.

Another important point to keep in mind is to make sure that the quote is pitchy and catchy in nature. Furthermore, the quote must pack a lot of meaning into a short phrase. Moreover, the quote should be such that immediately catches the attention of people and generates interest.

One must make sure to use metaphors in quotes. Furthermore, metaphors add more creativity to a quote. Also, using metaphors is a sign of intelligence.

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Conclusion of the Essay on Quotes

People like to read well-written quotes. This is because, quotes are concise sentences that have the capability to awaken motivation, wisdom, inspiration and happiness. Reading a good quote is akin to eating a slice of a delicious cake or a piece of good chocolate.

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Question 1: What is meant by a positive message?

Answer 1: Positive messages consist of messages where the expectation is that the audience would react in either a neutral or positive manner. Furthermore, positive messages tend to consist of either good news or routine news. Also, these messages might be items like credit approvals, simple credit requests, confirmations, congratulations, and directions.

Question 2: Explain what is a wisdom quote?

Answer 2: Wisdom refers to the ability to know what is right or what the truth is. Furthermore, a wisdom quote appeals to common sense and shows the collection of one’s knowledge. An example of a wisdom quote is the quote “The best mind-altering drug is truth”.

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Motivational quotes are best when you are seeking inspiration. They have the power to end procrastination, change your perspective, and encourage you to take action. Therefore, sayings from the most successful and influential people should be treated as a bead of wisdom. In this blog, we have compiled a list of the daily motivational quotes that you will love to read. Keep reading to find out the best motivational quotations ever said.

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Here are the best quotes on success by the most successful people in the world

Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.—Mark Twain
Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.—John Wooden
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.—Calvin Coolidge
The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine. Mike Murdock
I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.—Estée Lauder

These quotes can help you learn about life and how to overcome life’s challenges

It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.—Confucius
If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. —Napoleon Hilll
You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.—Maya Angelou
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. —Viktor E. Frank
You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.—Oprah Winfrey

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Here are the most useful quotations for self

Find out who you are and do it on purpose.—Dolly Parton
Confident people have a way of carrying themselves that makes others attracted to them.—Sofia Vergara
If you can do what you do best and be happy, you are further along in life than most people.—Leonardo DiCaprio
Always go with your passions. Never ask yourself if it’s realistic or not.” —Deepak Chopra
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. — Albert Einstein

For those who need a little motivation to work out

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit. –Aristotle
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion. – Muhammad Ali
Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow.– Vincent Williams Sr.
Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. — Jim Rohn
You’re going to have to let it hurt. Let it suck. The harder you work, the better you will look. Your appearance isn’t parallel to how heavy you lift, it’s parallel to how hard you work. –Joe Manganiello

Here are the best motivational quotations for students

Teachers can open the door, but you must enter it yourself.—Chinese proverb
A problem is a chance for you to do your best. —Duke Ellington
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. —B.B. King
You must be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Here are the most meaningful quotations that can change your perspective on life

Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.―Neil Gaiman
It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then. ―Lewis Carroll
The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.” – Hasidic Proverb
There is a price to pay for success, there is also a price to pay for failure. The question is, what price are you willing to pay?” ― Fela Bank-Olemoh
You shall gain, but you shall pay with sweat, blood, and vomit. – Pavel Tsatsouline

Start your day with positive thoughts and read these quotations on the power of optimism

There are so many great things in life; why dwell on negativity? —Zendaya
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. – Tony Robbins
We can bring positive energy into our daily lives by smiling more, talking to strangers in line, replacing handshakes with hugs, and calling our friends just to tell them we love them. -Brandon Jenner
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain! — Dolly Parton
All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.- Walt Disney

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Here are the most powerful daily quotations that will encourage you to take action

To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try. — Rosa Parks
If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, just pretend that you do and at some point, you will.– Venus Williams
It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. — E.E. Cummings
He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior. —Confucius

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16 Funny Motivational Quotes About Life That Will Make You Laugh

How do you develop motivation.

Motivation is the affirmative desire to accomplish something, but it isn't a prerequisite for accomplishing it. However, it sure can help. When you're not feeling motivated, getting things accomplished can feel like an enormous burden. So, clearly, it's in your best interest to find your motivation. But the question is how?

"It's easy to believe motivation is a feeling that just happens to hit us, randomly, like a bolt of lighting," says Melanie Shmois, a cognitive behavioral therapist in Western Reserve Counseling, in Avon Lake, Ohio. "But the truth is motivation isn't a feeling. Rather, it's a manifestation of thought, and you can create it by adjusting your mindset." The challenge is figuring out what sort of mindset you need to cultivate motivation. For some, the right mindset involves setting goals , but that won't necessarily work for someone who finds it challenging to connect actions with results, particularly if the results can't be seen immediately (like weight loss or earning a degree).

"I like to help my patients figure out what stands in the way of their feeling motivated," says Amy Axtell, a mental health counselor at A Center for Change in Tucson. Sometimes it's fear , sometimes it's a lack of self-confidence . One way to change the narrative is to literally change the narrative voice in your head to one that's, say, kinder, more encouraging, and has a sense of humor.

So, if you're like comedian John Mulaney, who says, "things have to be funny first, and if they have a point, that's awesome," then these funny motivational quotes will help you find inspiration.

Give it your all (within reason)

Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you're donating blood." —Bill Murray

Bill Murray's career as a comedian, writer, and actor has spanned half a century, and one reason it's lasted so long is work comes first, and he's not going to let up until it's done. "When I work, my first relationship with people is professional. There are people who want to be your friend right away. I say, 'We're not gonna be friends until we get this done. If we don't get this done, we're never going to be friends, because if we don't get the job done, then the one thing we did together that we had to do together we failed.'" (Is being more healthy one of your goals? Here's how to set health resolutions for every month.)

Stop procrastinating because who knows what tomorrow brings

"Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the 'Titanic' who waved off the dessert cart." —Erma Bombeck

Procrastination can be bad for your health—and that includes your mental health . Humorist Erma Bombeck understood that well. As a woman who often waved off the dessert cart, she understood that the concept of carpe diem can also be applied to the joy in life —not just your to-do list. So if you need to get motivated, remember that life is short. It's important to find and experience joy—to seize those moments—when you can.

Motivate, rinse, repeat

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing—that's why we recommend it daily." —Zig Ziglar

Hilary Hinton "Zig" Ziglar was an American author, salesman, and motivational speaker, and it seems that combination worked for him. His unique style of connecting with people on a shared level made him trustworthy, believable, and ultimately, a source of inspiration. This quote, which epitomizes Ziglar's style, is a reminder that motivation is something you have to cultivate every day of your life. Like your teeth, if you ignore it, it will disappear. (Try these tricks for exercise motivation .)

Don't give up even when the going gets tough

"If you're going through hell, keep going." —Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill, the two-time Prime Minister of Great Britain, who in his first term led the U.K. to victory in World War II, saw his share of suffering throughout his life, which spanned the reigns of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King Edward VIII, King George VI, and Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. So the Bulldog, as he was called because of his ferocious tenacity, knew of what he spoke when he offered up this bit of advice to "never surrender," period. (Here's how to develop a positive attitude .)

Stop thinking, stop making excuses, and start doing

"My advice is not to wait to be struck by an idea. If you're a writer, you sit down and damn well decide to have an idea. That's the way to get an idea." —Andy Rooney

When writer and television news columnist Andy Rooney passed away at age 92 in 2011, the world lost its go-to curmudgeonly pundit who told it like it is. Over a period of 33 years, Rooney made 1,097 appearances on the television news magazine, 60 Minutes . That's a lot of ideas he had to come up with week after week. If anyone has a right to have no patience for "writer's block," it was Andy Rooney. (Here are some short inspirational quotes to make your day.)

Commit to completing

"Do or do not. There is no try." —Yoda, from Star Wars

Standing at only 66 cm tall, Yoda was nevertheless one of the most renowned and powerful Jedi Masters in "galactic history," but those who can never get enough funny motivational quotes might remember him best for making it really clear why committing to "try" is no commitment at all. You want to accomplish something? Do it. That is all. (Also, adopt these habits to improve mental health .)

Great ideas require discipline to carry out

"Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye." —Dorothy Parker

While witty, wise-cracking, satirist Dorothy Parker was known for a love of whiskey and general carousing, her discipline was unmatched. That's how she managed to be so incredibly prolific, infusing New York and American culture in the first half of the 20th century with bon mot after bon mot , many of which were not stand-alones, but embedded in longer, well-structured essays, poems, and short stories. (Here's how reading poetry can boost happiness .)

While Parker was known for a love of whiskey and general carousing, her discipline was unmatched,

Don't have a great idea? Find one.

"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." —Jack London

Jack London was also a prolific writer, and apparently, when he didn't have any idea what to write about, he went out and found one. Thank goodness, because without him, there would be no Call of the Wild , no Buck or the Saint Bernard/Sheepdog mix in the book, and no movie starring Harrison Ford. (Feeling down? Here are therapist tips for finding hope.)

Walk the walk

"A peacock that rests on his tail feathers is just another turkey." —Dolly Parton

You know who has never rested on her tail feathers? Country music icon, Dolly Parton, that's who. So when she gives free advice on walking the walk, you're going to want to listen. (Beware of bad health advice on the Internet though.)

Quell the inner critic and just keep doing

"So long as your desire to explore is greater than your desire to not screw up, you're on the right track." —Ed Helms

This was the advice actor (and star of television's The Office ), comedian, singer, and musician, Ed Helms, gave to the 2013 graduating class of Knox College. That was the same year The Office finished its 10-year television run, but already several years after Helms first made a splash in The Hangover . As nice as it might be to make big Hollywood movies, it can also be challenging to have your work watched and critiqued by millions of people around the world. It's enough to make you stop in your tracks and, well, just stop. But Helms' advice? Don't let the inner critic stop you from meeting and exceeding your expectations. Clearly, he's onto something. (Here are some of the best quotes from graduation speakers .)

Be persistent in the face of challenges

"It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." —Vince Lombardi

American football coach, Vince Lombardi's career really took off when he decided to embrace a challenge. That challenge was coaching the NFL Green Bay Packers, which were a losing team when he started and a two-time Super Bowl championship team by the time he was done with them. Not only did Lombardi inspire his team, but he also inspired the late 1990's hit song, Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down), by Chumbawumba. (Here are 2019's most i nspiring moments for people with disabilities.)

If you don't do it, someone else will

"Even if you're on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there." —Will Rogers

Born on a Native American reservation in what is now Oklahoma, Will Rogers grew up on a ranch and often played country "bumpkins." Rogers was not only smart and sophisticated, but he was also incredibly hardworking, having made his mark as a Broadway actor, a Hollywood actor, a newspaper columnist, and author, among other things. His advice was heartfelt and clearly words he lived by. (Strike a balance with work and pleasure with " me time .")

Let fear motivate you, rather than discourage you

"Don't do what you want. Do what you don't want. Do what you're trained not to want. Do the things that scare you the most." ―Chuck Palahniuk

These words appear in Palahniuk's novel, Invisible Monsters , which he wrote before Fight Club , but which came out only after Fight Club became a hit. Invisible Monsters is about a beautiful, seemingly shallow woman whose life changes radically after she suffers a devastating car accident that destroys half her face. The story is dark, even for the author of Fight Club , but that didn't stop him from managing to put these inspirational words into print. (Feeling depressed? These depression quotes may capture your mood.)

Stop wasting time

"Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him."―Charles Dickens

"Never do tomorrow what you can do today," says Wilkins Micawber to David Copperfield in the novel, David Copperfield , before getting to the good stuff about procrastination. Ever an optimist , Micawber, was modeled after Dickens' father, so it's safe to assume that what Micawber said was alright by Dickens. And who would doubt it? Carpe diem , as they say. Seize the day.

Don't take yourself too seriously

"To be is to do — Socrates. To do is to be — Jean-Paul Sartre. Do be do be do—Frank Sinatra." —Kurt Vonnegut

Vonnegut was a wildly successful author and one with incredible intelligence and wit. But he also had depression . Cultivating a satirical edge was one way he coped, and the world got the benefit in the form of such masterpieces as Slaughterhouse Five and Cat's Cradle . Here, he takes two motivational quotes, one from the ancient philosopher, Socrates, the other from French existential author, Jean-Paul Sartre, and mashes them up with Frank Sinatra's famous "Stranger in the Night" scat. The result is at once absurd and effective as a funny motivational quote.

Never give up

"It ain't over til it's over." —Yogi Berra

In a rare moment, baseball great, Yogi Berra, who was known for his athletic talent as well as his hilarious, paradoxical one-liners, offers advice that doesn't actually contradict itself. What he's saying is you never really know when it's over until it's already over, so the only right time to stop trying is when they're turning off the stadium lights and sweeping the field. (Next, read these self-care quotes to take care of your body and mind.)

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