By EllesseI’ve always have this penchant for inspirational positive quotes. It’s amazing what those mere strings of words can do.
Seemingly simple. Yet interestingly profound.If you’ve some time today, I invite you to join me in this self discovery journey as we go through this 50 wonderful inspirational positive quotes.Indulge in the tranquil moment as you read with both your eyes and heart.Remember, eyes may provide sight.
But it’s the heart which gives insight.Enjoy.“Think like a man of action, and act like a man of thought.”– Henri L. Bergson“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”–“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.”– Josh Billings“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there”– Will Rogers“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.”–“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”– Christopher Columbus“To a brave man, good and bad luck are like his left and right hand.
He uses both.”– St Catherine of Siena“When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we took so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened up for us”– Helen Keller“We don’t see the things the way they are. We see things the way WE are.”– Talmund“Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you don’t have any problems, you don’t get any seeds.”– Norman Vincent Peale“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”– Dr Wayne Dyer“The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.”– Theodore Rubin“Pessimist: A person who says that O is the last letter of ZERO, instead of the first letter in word OPPORTUNITY.”– Anonymous“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”- Thomas A Edison“Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting”- Elizabeth Bibesco“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.
That’s why we call it the present.”– B. Olatunji“When you get to the end of the rope, tie a knot and hang on.”– Franklin D Roosevelt“Your attitude, not your aptitude, determines your altitude.”– Zig Ziglar“If you’re going through hell, keep going.”– Winston Churchill“The secret to success is to start from scratch and keep on scratching.”– Dennis Green“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.”– Muhammad Ali“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“So many of our dreams at first seems impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.”– Christopher Reeve“Hard work spotlights the character of people. Some turn up their sleeves. Some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.”– Sam Ewing“There are those who work all day.
Those who dream all day. And those who spend an hour dreaming before setting to work to fulfill those dreams. Go into the third category because there’s virtually no competition.”– Steven J Ross“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”– Confucious“Many of life’s failures are people who had not realized how close they were to success when they gave up.”– Thomas A Edison“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”– Stephen Covey“Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things.”– Peter Drucker“Do you know what happens when you give a procrastinator a good idea? You guys and gals rock! And made my start of the year a FABULOUS one@Alex, Ace, Gamy, Gary, Luke thank you so much for your very very kind words.
It’s a excellent way to start the new year with these 50 quotes and also receive such heartwarming feedback from all of you@Jose, those are some really powerful quotes. Thank you so much for sharing!@Blake, you’ve absolutely no idea how much I love the first one on your list really insightful and thought provoking.@Eric, thanks for the link. Guys and gals, another source for you to check out!@Button-up.com, how apt! And so very very true. Those who have the time to complain about how busy they were will probably hate Henry David Thoreau for it haha.@Arvind, yes.
When you’re helping others, you uplift the state of your life condition, learning more than what others are learning. Gaining more than what others are gaining. That’s the gift of giving. Thanks, Arvind for affirming that with that wonderful quote@Kamil, thanks for coming back to add your very cool quotes to the pool. I simply loved the 2nd one on your list. It’s very very true and when you ask the 3rd group of people what they want in life, they’ll say “I see what comes along”. To them, maybe ignorance is bliss haha.@Dave, that must be a flight of stairs to the Universe!
Nice one.@Janice, feel free to share with them this list. Oh boy, seems that you and your husband had great fun last year continue doing so. Life’s about treasuring every moment and creating yourself in the process!Have a excellent 2008, everyone!.at2:12 am. I really like the quote by Muhammad Ali about the will needing to be stronger than the skill. Let me join the comment-fest with some of my favorites:“The reasonable man conforms to the world, while the unreasonable man tries to conform the world to him. Therefore, all progress relies upon the unreasonable man.” – George Bernard Shaw“The goal is not to be better than the other man, but to be better than your previous self.” – An old Hindu proverb.“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the realization that there is something greater than fear.” – Ambrose Redmoon.at12:56 pm. Thank you for the “positive food” Here are my contributions:Time is a created thing.
To say ‘I don’t have time,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to.’ Lao Tzu“Bear in mind, if you are going to amount to anything, that your success does not depend upon the brilliancy and the impetuosity with which you take hold, but upon the ever lasting and sanctified buldoggedness with which you hang on after you have taken hold.” Dr. Meldrum“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“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” – Art TurockBest to you, Ellesse.james f.
Lobedica at10:33 pm. @Avi, Lawrence, James, Tezza thank you so much for your kind words Indeed these wise people have not only left their legacy of great deeds and works, they’ve also left us lingering thoughts to ponder about. Sometimes it makes me wonder, what things have I left for the next generation?@Al, haha. What a coincidence A few of yours were on my shortlisted quotes too. Thank you so much for frequenting Goal Setting College and commenting I really really really appreciate that!@Jane, wow. Those are really profound words!
Thank you so much for your contribution!@Kirsten, Ah Eleanor Roosevelt, the first lady! I’ve always loved her quotes. Another favourite of mine is this “The future belong to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Good stuff! And Napolean Hill’s quote used that a lot in my articles Good recommendations!@Alfredo, how true. 2 side of things. And that’s what positivity is all about. Looking at the bright side while taking heed of the bad.
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A fact of life!Hey, everyone, just want to let you guys know how much I treasure your comments and feedback. Goal Setting College was like a quiet forest before this. But with all your wonderful chatter, this is really becoming the beautiful woods I’ve always wished for!Thank you, thank you everyone.Ron Tocknell at3:52 pm. Thanks for the great collection of quotes, you’ve really put together an inspiring list. I’ve even decided to incorporate several of them into my daily blog.I love motivational quotes – the simplicity and elegance of a powerful quote sets off an internal spark like few other things in life can. I find it to be great for motivation and goal setting to have them everywhere. I have posters and images all over my office with some of my favorite quotes.
When I’m feeling down or lacking vision, sometimes a quick glance is all it takes to get my act together.Thanks again, and keep up the good work!.Ellesse at4:09 am. @Ron, nice additions. I especially loved the 3rd one. Wealth is a very much misunderstood thing and I’ve seen so many people give up their health for their wealth only to use their wealth for their health later. Ironic.@Doug, thanks for leading me to the site. I googled it and found it to be a treasure trove of quotes.
For the benefit of everyone, here’s the link. Enjoy people@Jason, thank you very much for your kind words. I see that you’ve already used some of the quotes on your blog. Showcase them! And inspire more people.JJ at6:35 am.
@Koosha, thank you for popping by and dropping a comment you never fail to make me feel appreciated!@Ron, haha that’s a fantastic one!@Shane, thank you! Maybe you can also consider subscribing to Goal Setting College!@John, alright, I admit it I scanned through various inspirational quote sites, ebooks, videos and shortlisted about 70. Think I went through cross to 1,500 inspirational quotes. Then I did another check to put in the 50 which I really liked from that list and there it is.at6:57 pm.
Hello everyone, Ahmed from SudanEllese thank you for the amazing and really inspiring list of quotes!hehe im going to turn to this list whenever i’m feeling down!A few quotes from Confucius“If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people. ”“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. ”“It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.”Love this one “When anger rises, think of the consequences”“We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
“.Ellesse at2:23 am. Ellesse, thanks for the qoutes and thanks for inspiring people to place some of their favorite qoutes up. They have all been truly insiring for me. This year has been a bit tough for me, im just not sure which direction i want to take my life.and then last month,something amazing happend, my work asked me if i could place inspirational quotes up at the front desk since i usally have one or two in my office. @Ash, KK Thanks for your kind comments!@Brad Excellent quote. Always go for the very best. Isn’t it apt now that we’ve got the Olympics now?
To all athletes!@Crystal I’m really glad these quotes made a difference to you! And I certainly know where you’re coming from with regards to getting ready motivation. Sometimes when we’re down, a dash of that could mean giving up or going on! Feel free to print this list and put it somewhere near you whenever you need an instant perk, this will definitely do the job!.Yavor at7:09 pm. @Yavor Thanks for your quote!
Totally agree with that. Action is the key@Stan Being able to listen and be a confidante to oneself is very important. Many a times, we have the mentality that others probably know us better than ourselves. But actually, the contrary is true.
No one understands himself better than himself. It’s a matter of being aware of your feelings that can set the difference@Kyle I’m really glad these quotes helped you! Self belief is very important as you soon realized, that is part of the “formulae” that makes the difference between failure and success!@Carla I’m so sorry about Hurricane Ike and what you and your family went through. Your quote is very meaningful and really thanks for sharing it!@The Fitness Diva, Joanne, Chuck Thank you so much for the kind words!@Sara Interesting. LOA advocators will probably tell you if you focused on your wishes long enough, it’ll stick in your mind to encourage some action. I’m certainly one of those people.Jay at10:30 pm.
@DailyJobAlert, Yong, Caracal, Mohammed, Eric, -28-, Suzan, Rubina I’m very glad that it helped you! Would be great if you can pass it along to your friends and family who might need an inspiration or two@Krista I love the 2nd one. It’s very true, what you do after the accidents really shows your grit and wisdom!@Josh Sorry, I didn’t get you. Can you clarify?@Victory Yes, victory awaits all who dares to challenge the odds. More often than not, the odds comes from the inner, which this quote has so eloquently revealed!
Thanks for sharing!@Mark That’s interesting. But I think I’m really getting dense and didn’t really understand this quote that well. Would you like to elaborate the deep meaning of this quote?.Andrew James Leonard at1:54 pm. DearNice collectionrealy motivate.!“No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself.”“Either you run the day or the day runs you.
”“Oue work is the presentation of our capabilities.”“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination, if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction. ”“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”” Never be afraid to do something new, Remember amateurs built the ark; professional built the titanic. ”“Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey”“Action will destory your procrastination”“The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal, the tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. ”“Intelligent people can always come up with intelligent reasons to do nothing”” God always has a better plan.
If something bad has happened, it is surely a sign that something good will come out of it in the future. ”“When in doubt, do it.
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”For more and more motivational and inspiring quotes, i would like to invite you to my blog:.MacDonald at12:39 pm. Inspirational indeed.
I’m a 17-year-old student and struggling through my final exams that will determine whether or not I get into university. All the quotes are helpful, it gives one hope when hope is perched at the window about to leave. I made a lot of mistakes with regards to studying, but have come to the realization that none of that matters, all that does matter is the present moment and whether we to choose to say yes or no, every moment is an opportunity.
Here are a few quotes to add to this collection:‘All of us are lying in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars’- Oscar Wilde.‘Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results’- Albert Einstein‘ “There is no use trying,” said Alice; “One can’t believe impossible things.”“I dare say you haven’t had much practise,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” ‘- Lewis Carroll‘Everything will be OK in the end. And if it’s not OK, then it’s not the end’.-unknown‘I want to kiss the bottom of the ocean before I burst through its surface into the sunlight, otherwise I will always be wondering about what was left unseen at the bottom’.- unknownLet positivity prevail upon us and allow us to find our destiny. There is only one of us that has and ever will be, why should we try to be someone else?.chase at6:43 pm. Wonderful I really enjoyed it.Heres some morer:A strong positive attitude will createmore miracles than any wonder drug.”Patricia Neal“Our attitude toward life determineslife’s attitude towards us.”John N. Mitchell“The only disability in life isa bad attitude.”Scott Hamilton“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”Winston Churchill“I can’t change the direction of the wind,but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”Jimmy Dean.Tova Markowitz at12:46 am.
A few quotes.Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.– Napoleon BonaparteHeroes are people who rise to the occasion and slip quietly away.– Tom BrokawHonesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.– Thomas JeffersonLife can only be understood backward. It must be lived forward.– Soren KierkegaardNo army can withstand the strength of an idea whose time has come.– Victor Hugoenjoy reading!.sreelakshmi at4:54 pm. Here are some more I recently came acrossLife is like a book with many chapters.
Some are hard to get through, while some are easy. But you have to keep turning the page to get to the next adventure.Worry often gives something small a big shadow.Nobody can go back and start a new beginning but anyone can start today and make a new ending.When life throws you lemons, make lemonade!If your problems are dragging you down, think of a bow and arrow. The Bow is your problems and the arrow is your life. The bow is dragging you further and further back, but the further back it pulls you, the higher the arrow will fly.
So the further you are being dragged back by your problems, the higher you’ll reach in your life when the problems are over and let go.Rise above the storm and then you’ll find the sunshine.Only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.Breakdowns can cause breakthroughs, sometimes things need to fall apart so they can fall together.You can’t see the rainbow without any rain.When your life is in turmoil, think of a waterfall. The water (your life) is flowing along normally at a steady pace when suddenly, there is a dip (event in your life or a problem) which results in the water going into a state of turmoil as it falls deeper and deeper with no sign of an end to the turmoil. Then the water hits the bottom and splashes into a larger state of turmoil (this is the peak before things start to get better) before gradually blending into calm stream again (normality).Hope you like them. They helped lift my spirits.x.at5:28 am. Great list Ellesse!
I work at this place called Monalle: The Positive Thinking playground, and they have this massive collection of quotes (every page serves a fresh quote randomly) Part of my job is to maintain and update the database that serves up the quotes so I’m always on the look-out for good collectionsYou can check it out here if you want to:Anyways, I really appreciate the wonderful collection you’ve shared and hope to add many of them to the database where they will continue to delight and inspire 1000’s of people from all over the world!Thanks again!.AC at11:34 am. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”::: John Quincy Adams“When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly.”::: Patrick Overton“If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen.”::: Loretta Girzartis.Lucille at12:03 am. I didn’t even know this site existed, but while doing a little research for quotes for a new story I’m writing, I stumbled upon it.
Really, I loved all the quotes and quite a few that were in the comments section here. I have a few to add that I’m sure no one has heard before unless they were in my ninth grade biology class lol.“Even on your worst days, you are still a miracle.” – Mrs. Ruth Dunivan over the reason behind reproduction and acidic attraction“I’m not a well known author, but I always write. Therefore I am a writer and author without the critics biting at my heels.” – unknown“We are like the fuzzy things that live in the locker in Men in Black, the only difference is we don’t care about the timewe worship our goals.” – Michael BridgesI hope that these quotes help!
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I found them great when I first heard them.– Ashley.WAYNE at6:08 am. Thank you for these quotes Ellesse. I know it has been quite a while since this was posted but I just stumbled across them and I thought all of these quotes were inspiring. Unfortunately, I did not get the time to read all of the comments today but I hope to change that soon.
I would have several quotes to tell you but when I started to think of inspirational quotes I could only think of the one that has helped me through some difficult times in life. I don’t know if it is considered inspirational, but it was to me. In fact, it was so inspirational that my high school graduation present from my mother was a ring engraved with this quote:“The best way out is always through”This is actually taken from one of Robert Frost’s poems and I hope you can understand why I find it inspirational.Sevi at7:35 am.
There are many positive emotions and positive feelings in this world, and understanding those positive feelings is very important to every individual. Positive feelings are one of the core elements to have in your life to enjoy well-being and happiness.Positive feelings are one of the core elements to have in your life to enjoy well-being and happiness. Martin Seligman, who is one of the founders of positive psychology, designed the PERMA model. In the PERMA model, Seligman presents five elements which help people reach a life of fulfillment, happiness, and meaning. The first letter of PERMA, the P, stands for the first element of this model, which is Positive emotions.
Find below the list of top 20 positive feeling words representing positive feelings and emotions!The order of the feelings and emotions is random. Research each positive feeling word on the internet. In this way, you will increase your knowledge about the meaning of the positive feelings that stand behind these positive words. Also, go and read the explanation of the meaning of these positive feeling words in TheFreeDictionary.com and Wikipedia.com.
JOYJoy comes from the experiences which are delightful and memorable when you feel that everything is right when you feel happy, safe, satisfied, and comfortable. It is a feeling of great happiness and pleasure that lifts up the spirit. INTERESTEvery human being has the desire to learn new things, see new places.
Humans are curious and eager to explore, and the feeling of interests comes from that curiosity. When you feel interested in something, a person, a place, or else, you instantly become more open to the adventure and experiences, you discover and learn.
SERENITYIn many ways, serenity is similar to joy, because you feel that everything is right and that feeling is followed by the tranquility and peace of mind. It means being in the state where you feel relaxed when you don’t have any worries, where you are completely calm, enjoying. HOPEAt certain moments in life, you may experience some problems, and feeling the hope means you know all those issues are not permanent ones, it means you feel and believe things will change for the better, and the future is bright and beautiful. GRATITUDEGratitude is about appreciation, for certain things and people you have in your life, such as good health, great friends and family members, the talents you might possess, fortune, fame, and more, and being thankful for it. KINDNESSKindness often involves affection, and warmth and this emotion is about being considerate, being generous and friendly to other people. SURPRISE (PLEASANT)When you do not expect a certain event to happen, and if the event happens, which is not only unexpected but is pleasurable and desirable, you will be pleasantly surprised. CHEERFULNESSFeeling cheerful means you are in the state of mind which is positive, it means you are optimistic and happy.
CONFIDENCEBelieving that you can do something, that you can accomplish certain goals, or that you will successfully finish a particular task means that you feel confident. ADMIRATIONWhen you feel positive about people who are skillful, talented, and exceptional is something, you will admire those people. Admiration is a positive social emotion. ENTHUSIASMEnthusiasm is the emotion you will feel when you are extremely excited about something when you are very interested in something. EUPHORIAThis emotion is something you will feel when you are simply overwhelmed with an experience that involves a great joy. For instance, you may be euphoric when your favorite football team is winning a game. SATISFACTIONSatisfaction is the emotion you will usually feel after you fulfill a certain desire or need you had, but you can also feel satisfied when you help someone with something.
PRIDEPride is the emotion that comes from feeling important and exalted for the things you achieved or the things you currently do. When you achieve something great, which is considered as valuable in social terms, you will be proud of that achievement. Feeling proud has the positive impact on self-confidence. CONTENTMENTContentment is the emotion you’ll feel when you are satisfied and happy when your mind is at ease. INSPIRATIONFeeling inspired comes from the uplifting experience which basically takes your breath away, such as watching a sunset which is simply perfect, being the witness of an excellence and more. AMUSEMENTLife is full of humor, funny stories and jokes, and funny and playful experiences that will make you laugh so hard, and in those moments, you will feel completely amused. ENJOYMENTWhen experiencing or doing something you like, when simply taking a pleasure in something, means you enjoy it.
It is a feeling of pleasure. AWEAwe is something that happens when you see or experience something truly powerful and great, and when you are completely stunned by all that greatness. For instance, it may come from seeing things such as an impressive work of art, beautiful sunset, or Niagara waterfalls, Grand Canyon, an amazing beach covered in white sand, or else.
LOVEThe list of the top 20 positive feelings and emotions is random, but the fact is, love is without any doubt the most frequent positive feeling. Moreover, love is the emotion that includes many other emotions and feelings, such as gratitude, interest, joy, awe and more. Love is an extremely strong feeling of affection, and it is the feeling that makes people feel good, feel happy, and it makes the life as beautiful as it is.Access the list of to brighten your day! Share Below Some Positive Words.