Sometimes during the teen years we just need a little reminder about going towards the good. Here are some quotes by some of the world's famous leaders that will motivate and inspire you in any situation you find yourself.
I'll start with my favorite.
"It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts."
- Ella Fitzgerald.
"Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."
- Ella Fitzgerald.
"Nobody is going to hold your hand and guide you through. It's up to you to understand. Nobody is going to feel your pain when its all done. It's time for you to walk away from all petty things that are holding you back."
Anonymous
"No matter what you're going through, there's a light at the end of the tunnel."
- Demi Lovato.
"When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go."
- Carol Burnett.
"Do not sit there and wait for it to happen; MAKE IT HAPPEN!"
Anonymous
“Beautiful people are not always good, but good people are always beautiful.”
—Imam Ali
“Never dull your shine for somebody else.” – Tyra Banks.
“Always admit when you’re wrong. You’ll save thousands in therapy… and a few friendships too.”- Harvey Fierstein
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of someone else.” – Judy Garland
"Your greatest fear should be a pathway that will lead you towards your greatest discoveries."
– Abdul Nuhu
I selected this quote because it made me discover my ability to transform fear to become my strength.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
- Albert Einstein.
"Sometimes you talk to be heard, but sometimes, you talk to be seen."
– Mark T.,
I was sitting in my room wondering why I chose to open my mouth sometimes.
"Taking responsibility for my failure and low achievements gave me so much strength to press for better outcomes."
– Dorcas Udoh
I was actually just doing some reflection when I came to the conclusion that blaming people for the wrongs in my life won't take me anywhere. I just have to take full responsibility because in the end it's my life not theirs.
"If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today."
–E. Joseph Cossman
"The two things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavor is taking the first step, making the first decision."
Robyn Davidson
"Being the same makes you different from others!" –Parth D.
"Developing a good work ethic is key. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you're a janitor or taking your first summer job because that work ethic will be reflected in everything you do in life."
Tyler Perry
"By nature we are wise, kind, powerful, fearless, and absolutely unlimited."
Byron Katie
"Don't let even a single stare change the way you see yourself."
Rushali Malhotra
"It's more important to be kind then to be right."
Sam Williams
“You have to be authentic, you have to be true, and you have to believe in your heart.”
– Howard Schultz.
"I finally got the person who I truly love and all it takes is my hard work on never giving up... even the roughest days, the mistakes, the troubles, the people who have been your obstacles... I will never give up on what I want."
Tiffany A.
"I live in my own little world but it's okay - they know me here."
Anonymous
"If you want to destroy something then destroy your negative thinking."
Lopamudra N.,
"I sleep just to get up early and start a new day."
Vikrant S.,
Just thought about it
"A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on it's own wings. Always believe in yourself."
Anonymous
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E.E Cummings.
“The people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs.
“You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.” -Elle Woods, Legally Blonde
“You will always pass failure on your way to success.”– Mickey Rooney
“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” – Robin Williams
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”- William James.
"The thing I fear the most may not be death. The person I like the most may not be a girl. The belief which I practice may not be a religion. The company I seek may not be of friends but the ONE without WHOM I cannot get along is certainly GOD."
Akash Y.
“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.”- Hellen Keller
" You can never become the person you were meant to be by relying on the person you once were."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Chasteen D., Age 15 --- Florida
“Take care not to listen to anyone who tells you what you can and can’t be in life.” – Meg Medina
“If you don’t believe in yourself, why is anyone else going to believe in you.” – Tom Brady
Believe you can and you're halfway there."
- Theodore Roosevelt.
"I never dreamed about success, I worked for it."
- Estée Lauder.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
- William James.
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
- Walt Disney.
" The biggest punishment is the realization of a mistake."
Gunjan P
When we make a mistake and realize it, it gives us immense grief and we repent for that. So nothing can be as harsh as this mental penance.
"Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye."
- Hellen Keller.
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."
- Confucius.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
- Stephen Hawking.
"Life is the most precious and forgiving asset we have. No matter how many mistakes we make, if we have the will and determination, it will always give us a second chance, third chance, fourth chance..."
Takela R. Pappillion
"Transform your world by transforming your internal state. Start by learning to let go of negative self judgment, and replace it with positive and loving thoughts about yourself. Be kind to yourself, and watch your external world change."
Anita Moorjani
"You have to be odd to be number one."
Mr. Mudassir --- Submitted by Mohd M.U. --- India
I think this thought is awesome
"No circumstances can defeat us. We are only defeated by people's conduct during our troubled times."
Vikki K.
"Understanding the question is half the answer."
Anonymous
"Life isn't fair but it isn't fair for everyone, which makes it fair!"
Jordan F.
"Believe in yourself because you are the only one who knows you better than anyone."
Narendra Singh Dhami
"Work hard. Talk less. Do what you feel is right. Learn from your mistakes. Build people up. Laugh often. Stop complaining. Invest in yourself. Dream big. Plan ahead. Love unconditionally."
Author Unknown
“The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Matty Mullins
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle
The only person who knows you more than anyone else is only "YOU"!"
" Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without Liberty is always in vain."
John F. Kennedy
" Honesty is very expensive gift; do not expect it from cheap people!"
Devyani C.,
the beginning of the day what comes along with us are new and great opportunities. At the end of day what comes along with us are also opportunities, some of which we missed or some of which we utilizedto transform ourselves."
Anonymous
"Believe in yourself, and you will always do the right thing."
Anonymous
"Life is too short to fool around; stand strong and finish strong."
Anonymous
"If I can shine without diamonds, then I can fly without wings."
Tiarena K.
"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start and make a brand new ending."
Anonymous
"When you are down, look up. When you see a friend, you know it is true. That one friend, that person, to stand by your side through wrong and right, through happiness and sadness, that one person is you."
Amanda M.
"For a great spirit, there can never be a defeat."
Anonymous
"SMILE is always the choice. No matter if you have sorrow, or anything else."
Anonymous
"If you don't lose, you can't respect winning. If you don't fail, you can't respect success. If you don't struggle, you can't honor life."
Rajit R.
" There is no path to success without failure."
B.B.Susheel K.,
" Life may get worse, before it will get better."
Anonymous
"Birth is one's first and only audition to enter in to the story we call life. Some make it, some don't; always be glad that you did. Don't waste it, don't take it, just live it and make it. EVERYTHING GETS BETTER!" Victor Sereno Hernandez
"The first step to greatness is to believe in yourself."
Anonymous
If you believe in yourself, you have the full ticket to reach your dreams.
"You hit what you aim at! And if you aim at nothing, you hit it every time."
Anonymous
"I don't know about you, but I'd rather be an active participant than a passive listener."
Anonymous
"Sometimes you feel so blue, but remember there's someone, somewhere, crying for you. Every day when the sun rises, as the rays meet your eye, you try every time to make the same good thing happen, withoutrealizing that you missed the moonlight."
We humans hate change. Sadness or happiness, we don't care; all we care about is living in a constant, never changing phase. Just one simple nod can change something. Actually 'change' is wonderful if good and new if not.
"Life is too short to hate people! So love each and every moment of it! Love others and be loved!"
Devyani C.
People (most of the teens) lose their time in hating people and forget the loved ones! This quote is for everyone!
"Don't think too much; just do much."
Akshay G.
"Life is the way you look at it: LIFEISNOWHERE. Some will read as - 'Life is no where' while others will look as - 'Life is now here.' So it depends on us how we see life."
Anonymous
"As a child we always want to grow, but as we grow up we understand that broken toys and lost pencils are much better than lost friends and a broken heart."
Anonymous
"Always suppress your pride and admit your wrong for every wrong doing, there's a chance to learn the right thing."
Anonymous
"To judge someone on their looks is to judge yourself on character.....LOVE EVERYONE!"
Victor Sereno Hernandez
"Whenever you feel your lowest, whenever you feel your worst, remember: everyone has to start somewhere, and what better place then here?"
Anonymous
Basically this says that you can always start again. There is no end of the rope in life, there is always some way to climb back up. Your life starts being LIVED when you start LIVING it. Do good andremember: you're always accountable for what you do, so start something that you can see through to the finish.
"You might be young and small but always think big."
"It is not up to anyone to say you can't but you to say I can."
Anonymous
“Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. Because how you treat yourself sets the standard for how others treat you.” – Steve Maraboli
"Taking responsibility for my failure and low achievements gave me so much strength to press for better outcomes."
– Dorcas Udoh
I was actually just doing some reflection when I came to the conclusion that blaming people for the wrongs in my life won't take me anywhere. I just have to take full responsibility because in the end it's my life not theirs.
"If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today."
–E. Joseph Cossman
"The two things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavor is taking the first step, making the first decision."
Robyn Davidson