Motivational quotes to keep you going

By Ericka Simpson
Motivational quotes are rooted in the lives of people who have experienced great challenge, steadfast resolve and later, stunning triumph. Motivation is a basis of key decisions. Motivation is at the root of thinking patterns which, directly, encourages behavior.

Motivational quotes that encourage your success

Challenges in this world can weaken our resolve and leave us feeling dis-spirited. If our resolve weakens too much, we could be tempted to quit. If this ever happens to you, reach out for a healthy dose of motivation. Below are encouraging motivational quotes that could strengthen your resolve and your commitment to succeed, especially during times that feel most challenging.

Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”- Theodore Roosevelt

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible.'” – Audrey Hepburn

You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.”  – Joel Osteen

Thankfully, persistence is a great substitute for talent.”  – Steve Martin


You can get a thousand no’s from people, and only one “yes” from God.” – Tyler Perry

Encourage yourself, believe in yourself, and love yourself. Never doubt who you are.”  – Stephanie Lahart

Stay focused. Stay positive. Keep your chin up and your feet on the ground.”

“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” Anna Quindlen

“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” Gloria Steinem

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” Joseph Campbell

“If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh

“It’s not whether you get knocked down. It’s whether you get up again.” ~ Vince Lombardi

“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. “ ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe

More encouraging motivational quotes

Wherever we look upon this earth, the opportunities take shape within the problems.” – ~ Nelson A. Rockefeller

Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” – Benjamin Spock

For every failure, there’s an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.” – Mary Kay Ash

“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there’s love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” —Ella Fitzgerald 

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela 


People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” — Paulo Coelho

We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.” – Joseph Campbell

Meditate on your favorite motivational quotes. Listen to and follow your Higher Self. Stay motivated. Stay encouraged.

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