Inspirational Quotes About Life

Inspirational Quotes About Life

Between big life decisions, heartbreaks, tragedies, and even simple bad days when nothing seems to go right, it's easy to get down on your outlook on life. That's where these moving life quotes come in. When you (or a friend or family member) need a pick-me-up, these quotes about life will turn your day around. From some of our favorite famous authors, musicians, and public figures, these life quotes are beyond motivating.

Self-Care and Self-Worth

• "I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom." — Rosa Parks
• "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." — Oscar Wilde
• "Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths."— Etty Hillesum
• “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." — Anne Lamott
• "Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape." — Bell Hooks
• "Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." — Unknown
• "Self-care is how you take your power back." — Lalah Delia
• "Being happy never goes out of style." — Lilly Pulitzer
  

Positive Thinking

• "You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot—it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive." — Maya Angelou
• "Sometimes, when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place." — Unknown
• “A dead end is just a good place to turn around.” — Naomi Judd
• “Even miracles take a little time.” — The Fairy Godmother, Cinderella
• "You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — A.A. Milne
• "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." — Dolly Parton
• “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!” — Dolly Parton

Success

• "To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone." — Reba McEntire
• “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” — Estée Lauder
• "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." — Mark Twain
• "Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yard stick to your success is how you treat other people." — Barbara Bush
• “Success is falling nine times and getting up ten.” — Jon Bon Jovi
• “Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.” — Michelle Obama
• "Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." — Nelson Mandela
• "Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor." — Truman Capote
• "The secret to getting ahead is getting started." — Mark Twain
• "Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome." — Fannie Flagg, The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion