38 great, inspiring & wise quotes

1."Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose." ~Tom Krause

 There are no guarantees in life. Even the false security of having a house, a family and money in the bank will pass. The only constant in life is change. The sooner we can accept that, the smoother life will be.

2."There is far more opportunity than there is ability." ~Thomas A. Edison

 Most people are afraid to take action. Sure, they have ideas, but they don’t do anything about it. It’s scary to go down that path, which is why so few do. In the end, you have to determine what kind of life you want to live: one of mediocrity, or one of greatness?

3."Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today." ~James Dean

 Dreams are important, but they do not come to fruition if you do not take action. Don’t procrastinate. Start living the life you want to live today. There is always a step you can take. There is always something you can do.

4."Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." ~Unknown

 If you never start, you will never get anywhere. If you want to find your passion, it starts with trying. You will fail, you will make mistakes, but that’s a part of the journey.

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

 You are responsible for how you feel. You can blame external things if you want to, but it will never change how things are. It is only when you accept your own responsibility that you can change.

6."There’s always a way – if you’re committed." ~Tony Robbins

 If you’re passionate enough and if you care enough, you will overcome any obstacles. Excuses will be a thing of the past, but if you’re not determined, you will let the smallest excuse hold you back.

7."When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps." ~Confucius

 If you’ve been trying to make your passion a reality, please do not quit. If something doesn’t work, all you have to do is change your approach. Look at people who are already doing what you want to do, and learn from them.




8."It’s kind of fun to do the impossible." ~Walt Disney

 Everything that has been invented has at one time or another been thought of as impossible. Don’t let other people hold you down when it comes to going after your dreams. Trust your heart and follow your highest excitement.

9."Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do." ~Benjamin Spock

 I know you may doubt yourself when it comes to listening to your heart, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes. The sooner you embrace an attitude of curiosity, the sooner you will start trusting yourself. So what if you make mistakes? Who cares?

10."You must do the thing you think you cannot do." ~Eleanor Roosevelt

 The people that can do the things they think they cannot do are the ones who succeed. Following your passion and living your purpose is not always easy.

11."Action will remove the doubt that theory cannot solve." ~Petryl Hsieh

 You can spend your whole life thinking and theorizing, but it is only through action that you gain clarity. I’ve noticed that theory can only take me so far. When I actually start taking action, things are much different than in theory.

12."It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius

 If you want a better life, all you have to do is get started. It doesn’t matter if you believe yourself to be a slow learner, because if you never start, you never get anywhere. It’s better to start than to live a life of regret.

13."I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." ~Confucius

 You can try to learn as much as you want, but if you do not take action, you won’t get any results. You cannot know everything before you start, so don’t even try. Just begin and expect mistakes. Learn from them and keep going.

14."Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it." ~Buddha

 It can take a while to find your passion, but when you do find it, it’s your duty to give it your all. It’s not enough to find your passion; it takes hard work to make it a reality.

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

 Dwelling on past mistakes does you no good. You can change everything today if you want to, or you can keep living the life you’ve always lived. It’s up to you, but remember this: every moment is an opportunity to change your life.

16."Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." ~Aristotle

 Find your passion and purpose in life. Love what you do and the end result will reflect it. If you do the work with joy, you will have no trouble perfecting every detail.

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

 Don’t look at successful people and feel like you are not enough. You are comparing yourself to someone who has worked hard at perfecting his craft. All you can do is start. If you want to get good at something, go do it.




18."Everyone who got where he is has had to begin where he was." ~Robert Louis Stevenson

 It’s easy to look at someone who’s already rocking it when you yourself haven’t even gotten started. It’s easy to forget that the one you admire has been where you are. It’s easy to forget, so remind yourself of the fact that we are all the same, and if that is true, you can do this as well, even if you doubt yourself.

19."The path to success is to take massive, determined action." ~Tony Robbins

 Take action. Take Action. Take action. I can’t say it enough. If you want something, you have to take action. Plan, learn and absorb as much as you want, but without action, you will never get to where you want to be.

20."When the solution is simple, God is answering." ~Albert Einstein

 The human mind has a funny tendency of trying to make everything complex. It takes effort to keep things simple. The more stuff you can eliminate from your plate, the more you get done. Focus on simplicity.

21."If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." ~Lao Tzu

 If you’re unhappy, you can’t expect something or someone outside of yourself to fix it. You are the only one responsible for your life. If you want to change and start living with passion, you are the one that has to act.

22."Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?" ~Confucius

 There is so much war going on in the world. We need to start treating each other with respect. We are the same species. We are brothers and sisters living on the same planet. We are in this together. Everything that separates us from each other should be reconsidered.

23."Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast." ~William Shakespeare

 Take it easy. Once you’ve rushed enough in your life, you will realize that there is nowhere to go. The need to go fast comes from a feeling of lack. This feeling can only be remedied from where it originates—the inside.

24."When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion." ~Abraham Lincoln

 This should be the religion of all people on earth. What good is a religion if it separates us? Who cares if your god is better than mine if all it leads to is hatred and war? It’s time to sit down and think about what we’re doing.

25."If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done." ~Bruce Lee

 Do not overanalyze. Err on the side of taking too much action, rather than thinking too much. Most people are thinkers, because it is easy, but few are doers. It’s hard, frustrating and sometimes painful, but it works.

26."Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you."  ~Thomas Jefferson

 You have to beat this point into your head: take action, and do it now! The stars will never align. Circumstances will never be perfect. The sooner you get started, the better off you will be. You will have to make mistakes, because it is the only way.

27."Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you." ~Lao Tzu

 You already have everything you need. Be grateful for the things you already have. It’s easy to get caught up in the drama of life. Focusing on negativity is easy, but focusing on the positive is what makes a difference and spurs you into action.

28."The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action." ~Confucius

 Instead of telling people what to do, go and do it first and then speak. I have had more than a few people tell me that they were going to do something, and they never did. It doesn’t leave a good impression.

29."Every choice you make has an end result." ~Zig Ziglar

 Be aware of the actions you take and the consequences they have. It’s easy to act in haste. It’s easy to do selfish things. They may look good in the short-term, but in the long-term you’ll be digging your own grave. The same goes for going after your passion. It may be hard in the short-term, but it is more than worth it.

30."I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." ~Michael Jordan

 When Michael Jordan was a kid, he was horrible at basketball, but he kept failing, practicing and trying, which is why he became great. If you want to make something happen in your life, you have to start failing, trying and moving forward.

31."A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." ~Lao Tzu

 Have plans, but do not be rigid. Be present and focus on each task. Thinking about an end goal will cause stress, because your mind is focusing on the future, on lack, instead of focusing on what’s in front of you.

32."What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others." ~Confucius

 This is such a simple quote, yet so powerful. If everyone lived by this, the world would be a better place. Treat others with respect and kindness, because that is how you would like to be treated, right?

33."Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason." ~Jerry Seinfeld

 You don’t have to re-invent the wheel if you’re starting something new. It’s perfectly okay to learn from someone who’s already been where you want to be.

34."Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~Plato

 We’re all going through this journey together, and we all have our own problems. Remember to be kind. Remember others, because you are not the only one that has problems. Focus your energy on being kind and helping. You will see a difference in your life.

35."The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once." ~Albert Einstein

 Time is an interesting beast, because it is relative. Put your hand on a stove and time moves slowly.  Watch an excellent movie with someone you love and time flies by.

36."Time you enjoyed wasting is not wasted time." ~T.S. Elliot

 There is nothing wrong with wasting time. I tend to force myself to work, so I’ve had to learn that wasting some time and having fun isn’t a deadly sin. It’s essential to a happy life.

37."Don’t let the past steal your present." ~Cherralea Morgen

 We all dwell on the past too much. I know I do. Don’t let your past determine your future. Focus on what you want to do, and go do it. Release the past and step into your potential.

38."Time spent laughing is time spent with the gods." ~Japanese Proverb

 Last, but not least, remember to enjoy your life. Remember to be grateful for the little things. Remember to be kind to the people around you and remember to follow your heart. And of course, remember to read inspiring quotes on a daily basis!