29 Quotes & Sayings By Nick Vujicic

Nicholas John Vujicic is an Australian motivational speaker and author. He was born with Down Syndrome and has undergone numerous surgeries to improve his quality of life. Vujicic has become an international public figure who uses his story to inspire people to treat each other with respect and compassion. His message is "I am not defined by my disability, I am defined by my character".

It's a lie to think you're not good enough. It's...
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It's a lie to think you're not good enough. It's a lie to think you're not worth anything. Nick Vujicic
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Life isn't about having, it's about being. You could surround yourself with all that money can buy, and you'd still be as miserable as a human can be. I know people with perfect bodies who don't have half the happiness I've found. On my journeys I've seen more joy in the slums of Mumbai and the orphanages of Africa than in wealthy gated communities and on sprawling estates worth millions. Why is that? You'll find contentment when your talents and passion are completely engaged, in full force. Recognise instant self-gratification for what it is. Resist the temptation to grab for material objects like the perfect house, the coolest clothes or the hottest car. The if I just had X, I would be happy syndrome is a mass delusion. When you look for happiness in mere objects, they are never enough. Look around. Look within. Nick Vujicic
Believe me, the loss of hope is far worse than...
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Believe me, the loss of hope is far worse than the loss of limbs. Nick Vujicic
Without trust in the possibilities for your life, where would...
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Without trust in the possibilities for your life, where would you be? Where would any of us be? Our hopes for the future give us momentum. Nick Vujicic
None of us can accomplish our dreams without the help...
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None of us can accomplish our dreams without the help of others. Is it more important for you to feel superior and self-sufficient than to accomplish your dreams within a community of supporters? Nick Vujicic
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...you have to keep things in perspective, even when you are in the middle if a personal crisis. Fear breeds fear and worry builds upon worry. You can't stop feelings of grief, remorse, guilt, anger, and fear that wash over you during difficult times, but you can recognize them as pure emotional responses, and then manage them so that they don't dictate your actions. Nick Vujicic
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You and I were put on this earth to serve something greater than our narrow interests. When our focus becomes self-centered instead of God-centered we lose our greatest source of power. Our God-given talents are meant to benefit others. When we use them for that greater purpose, we put faith into action to fulfill His plan for us. We make a difference in this world that helps prepare us for the next. Nick Vujicic
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...you cannot be a leader if no one is willing to follow and work alongside you. An arrogant person does not ask for help and is therefore helpless. An arrogant person claims to know everything and thus is clueless. A humble person attracts helpers and teachers. Nick Vujicic
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...one of the best ways to take the pain out of past experiences is to replace the hurt with gratitude. Nick Vujicic
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Instead of dwelling on that pain within, reach out to someone else's pain. Nick Vujicic
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We believe that Jesus has made His home in our hearts, and as long as we carry Him there, God's love will keep our love strong no matter where we are. Nick Vujicic
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You may not have a clue of what lies ahead, but it’s better to act on life than simply let life act on you. Nick Vujicic
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If you can't get a miracle, become one. Nick Vujicic
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...putting your faith into action is not a passive exercise. You have to actively and willfully take the necessary steps to locate and move along the path God designed for you. Nick Vujicic
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You can believe that you are a good and caring person, but if you don't treat others with goodness and care, where is the proof? Nick Vujicic
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Humility is an interesting virtue because if you don't have It, sooner or later it's given to you. Nick Vujicic
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People always complain that they can't do this and they can't do that." "If we look at our lives and concentrate on things that we don't have or wish to have, that doesn't change the circumstances. The truth is that we have to focus on what we have and make the best out of it. Nick Vujicic
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You should never live according to what you lack. Nick Vujicic
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There are two types of risk in life: the danger of trying and the danger of not trying. Nick Vujicic
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So many people come up to me and said “Nick, I don’t have a purpose, I don’t know what to do in my life.” Let me ask you one thing, if you went through your life full of pain, full of tears, and at the end of your life, you actually save somebody’s life, is your life worth living? Is the pain worth someone’s life? If you could actually save somebody? Can you imagine? If you actually saw somebody nearly get run over by a car and you dive and get them out of the way of the car? For instance — an example, would that be worth living? You’ve saved somebody’s life, I don’t know. What about this? Let’s say you have a problem in your life. And you want to give up now. Imagine if someone 10 years older who’s gone through the exact same thing that you have — actually got through it and came to you and said, “you know what, I know how it feels. I’ve been there! I’ve been going through what you’re going through now. But I’m still here. Would that not encourage you? Could that possibly save your life? Yes. Is that not a purpose worth living for? And that’s why I believe in you because that is the greatest purpose! It’s to love! Honest! It sounds corny - whatever you want to say, I don’t care! I love people because there is freedom and power in loving people. Nick Vujicic
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Hope and purpose in this world is living as best as you can and maybe having life that gives back. But simply giving back isn't purpose; it's a branch of purpose, but it is not the trunk or root of the tree. Nick Vujicic
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Hope is in the name of God, the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hope is when you compare your suffering to the infinite, immeasurable love and grace of God. Nick Vujicic
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At my funeral, if one said, 'Nick was a generous person, ' trust me I won't be doing cartwheels in my coffin. Recognition from people is never and never will be a goal. Some people strive for that respect or honor. Living a life to just reach for the position and status is vanity and sin. Nick Vujicic
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If we went by the world's definition of who I'm supposed to be because I look weird... 'Well, surely, this guy can't have a productive life, surely, he doesn't have a sense of humor. Surely, he can't love life.' We stereotype people in this world. And so... if the world thinks you're not good enough, it's a lie, you know. Get a second opinion. Nick Vujicic
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Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude. Nick Vujicic
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Faith is walking by faith, not by what you feel. You are not always going to feel that Jesus loves you or that God is good, but you know He is. It is the up and down of the journey. Nick Vujicic
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I challenged God. I said, 'God, I know that I'm a sinner. I know that I won't probably have peace until You're in my heart. But I will not let You in my heart until You answer me, why? Why did you take my arms and legs? Why didn't You give me what everybody else has? God, until You answer me that question, I will not serve You.' Nick Vujicic
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The greatest news that I could ever say is that Jesus is Lord and Savior of my life. He is my friend. He is with me wherever I go. I'm so delighted to continue to grow in my relationship to Jesus. Nick Vujicic