100 Quotes About Inspirational Motivation

Though it’s sometimes difficult to know our purpose or the meaning of life, we must thrive and move forward. And what better way than to learn from those who have lived and shared their words of wisdom. So whether you’re lacking motivation or just need a little push to get going, get ready to get seriously motivated! Here are the best motivating quotes to encourage you to do more, be more, and achieve your goals today.

Ordinary people never win.
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Ordinary people never win. Quang Nguyen
Tears water the eyes when they have been dry for...
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Tears water the eyes when they have been dry for too long. Matshona Dhliwayo
When God wants to give you a miracle, He first...
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When God wants to give you a miracle, He first gives you a problem. Matshona Dhliwayo
Fortify your mind, bullet proof your heart, strengthen your soul.
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Fortify your mind, bullet proof your heart, strengthen your soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Don’t let past disappointments rob you of future happiness. Matshona Dhliwayo
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We are all born stars, but some refuse to shine and others make it their life’s mission to glow. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Storms are rainbow’s inside out. Matshona Dhliwayo
A star is a rock that could no longer hide...
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A star is a rock that could no longer hide its beauty from the world. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Rainbows can’t rise without storms. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The world would have no rainbows if the sky had not storms. Matshona Dhliwayo
A single candle has the power to light up a...
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A single candle has the power to light up a room, a single star has the power to light up the sky, and a single soul has the power to light up the world. Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower must bloom inside first before revealing its beauty...
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A flower must bloom inside first before revealing its beauty to the world. Matshona Dhliwayo
Looking up at the stars only proves you admire them,...
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Looking up at the stars only proves you admire them, but shining your light proves you are like them. Matshona Dhliwayo
Thank God for allowing you to see another day. No...
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Thank God for allowing you to see another day. No matter what, keep trusting, keep believing, be strong, have hope. The best is yet to come. Germany Kent
Light does not have to beg darkness to shine.
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Light does not have to beg darkness to shine. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is impossible for darkness to reign in the presence...
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It is impossible for darkness to reign in the presence of a star. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If size really mattered, a match wouldn’t be able to set a forest on fire. Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars give so much to the world without demanding payment....
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Stars give so much to the world without demanding payment. Be likewise. Matshona Dhliwayo
If the wind brushes against you, do not complain; it...
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If the wind brushes against you, do not complain; it brushes against everyone. Matshona Dhliwayo
You were not born to impress the world, but to...
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You were not born to impress the world, but to impress the universe. Matshona Dhliwayo
Prayer is the best way to hug those who are...
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Prayer is the best way to hug those who are far away. Matshona Dhliwayo
The sun stands out not because it merely shines, but...
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The sun stands out not because it merely shines, but because it shines on everyone. Matshona Dhliwayo
If they say you will fall, rise. If they say...
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If they say you will fall, rise. If they say you will fail, succeed. If they say you will break, kept it together. If they say you will deteriorate, flourish. Matshona Dhliwayo
A star is not afraid of darkness, for its light...
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A star is not afraid of darkness, for its light comes from within. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you want to know a person’s true character, observe how he treats those who don’t matter. Matshona Dhliwayo
The uglier the storm the lovelier the rainbow.
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The uglier the storm the lovelier the rainbow. Matshona Dhliwayo
Light on its worst day will conquer darkness on its...
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Light on its worst day will conquer darkness on its best day. Matshona Dhliwayo
What you conquer in your soul you conquer in your...
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What you conquer in your soul you conquer in your world. Matshona Dhliwayo
Spend time with people who enrich your mind, nourish your...
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Spend time with people who enrich your mind, nourish your heart, and illuminate your soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, hope...
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Whether your glass is half full or half empty, hope can fill it up. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Anger has great strength, but no brains. Greed has a great appetite, but no heart. Pride has a great spirit, but no soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
Only what is below you tries to pull you down.
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Only what is below you tries to pull you down. Matshona Dhliwayo
God sometimes uses ugly vessels to carry beautiful things.
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God sometimes uses ugly vessels to carry beautiful things. Matshona Dhliwayo
The mind dies, but its thoughts live on. The heart...
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The mind dies, but its thoughts live on. The heart perishes, but its experiences live on. The body expires, but its spirit lives on. Matshona Dhliwayo
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When you look into the mirror, you can’t even see your heart; but when God looks at your shadow, He sees your soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
The world is already full of critics; to stand out,...
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The world is already full of critics; to stand out, be an encourager. Matshona Dhliwayo
Temporary friends sometimes bring us to permanent blessings.
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Temporary friends sometimes bring us to permanent blessings. Matshona Dhliwayo
A rainbow is not afraid of showing its true colors...
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A rainbow is not afraid of showing its true colors because it knows it is beautiful inside out. Matshona Dhliwayo
If stars avoided the dark, they would not be visible...
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If stars avoided the dark, they would not be visible at night. Matshona Dhliwayo
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You don’t have to swim when you know how to walk on water. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is impossible for a star to shine and not...
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It is impossible for a star to shine and not get noticed, even in the dark. Matshona Dhliwayo
Rainbows earn their brightest colors in the storm.
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Rainbows earn their brightest colors in the storm. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is not the size of a seed, but the...
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It is not the size of a seed, but the size of what rises from it. Matshona Dhliwayo
You can blow out a candle, but you cannot blow...
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You can blow out a candle, but you cannot blow out a star. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but...
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You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but for the trees you plant. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Peace gives you the world, laughter gives you the sky, joy gives you the world, and love gives you the universe. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Rain is just God weeping for Earth’s troubles. Matshona Dhliwayo
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When you look at a rose try to focus on its beauty, not its thorns. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are strong because of what you overcame, brave because...
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You are strong because of what you overcame, brave because of what you defeated, fierce because of what you mastered, and powerful because of what you conquered. Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom is a great prophet, faith is a great warrior,...
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Wisdom is a great prophet, faith is a great warrior, knowledge is a great sage, and virtue is a great priest. Matshona Dhliwayo
Dream while others are sleeping. Dare while others are wishing....
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Dream while others are sleeping. Dare while others are wishing. Do while others are talking. Deliver while others are quitting. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you want to know how fortunate you are, visit...
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If you want to know how fortunate you are, visit three places: the slum, the hospital, and the cemetery. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Light another’s path and the universe will light your own. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Trees generously share their fruit. Bees generously share their honey. Flowers generously share their perfume. Do likewise. Matshona Dhliwayo
Use fear to become braver, pain to become stronger, trials...
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Use fear to become braver, pain to become stronger, trials to become wiser, and misfortune to become better. Matshona Dhliwayo
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To strengthen the body’s muscles, exercise; the mind’s muscles, read; the heart’s muscle’s, laugh; and the soul’s muscles, love. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you rule the air, you are great; the waters, you are extraordinary; the lands, you are remarkable; but if you rule over yourself, you are remarkable. Matshona Dhliwayo
Worry soils, even the purest mind. Envy poisons, even the...
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Worry soils, even the purest mind. Envy poisons, even the purest heart. Greed sullies, even the purest soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
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In a second you can change your mind, in a minute you can change your heart, in an hour you can change your life, and in a day you can change your destiny. Matshona Dhliwayo
The universe acknowledges the value of your tears; for when...
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The universe acknowledges the value of your tears; for when it rains, it is shedding its own. Matshona Dhliwayo
Run to brilliance. Sprint to excellence. Soar to transcendence.
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Run to brilliance. Sprint to excellence. Soar to transcendence. Matshona Dhliwayo
The brave with all of their weaknesses are better than...
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The brave with all of their weaknesses are better than the cowardly with all of their strengths. Matshona Dhliwayo
Hunger is a lesser evil than ignorance.
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Hunger is a lesser evil than ignorance. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you can think higher thoughts, you can do higher...
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If you can think higher thoughts, you can do higher deeds. Matshona Dhliwayo
The entire world above you, around you, beneath you, and...
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The entire world above you, around you, beneath you, and beside you, is insignificant in comparison to the world within you. Matshona Dhliwayo
When the storm runs out of breath, a rainbow is...
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When the storm runs out of breath, a rainbow is born. Matshona Dhliwayo
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No matter how low the sun sets, the time is coming when it will surely rise. Matshona Dhliwayo
Planting a flower in the desert takes greater skill than...
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Planting a flower in the desert takes greater skill than growing a garden in a rain forest. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are a product of your environment, but to be...
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You are a product of your environment, but to be great your environment has to be a product of you. Matshona Dhliwayo
Joy gives you strength. Hope gives you fortitude. Faith gives...
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Joy gives you strength. Hope gives you fortitude. Faith gives you courage. Love gives you power. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are no greater than the knowledge you acquire, the...
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You are no greater than the knowledge you acquire, the desires you harbor, and the experiences you cherish. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Use your mind’s talents diligently, your heart’s powers incredibly, and your soul’s genius profitably. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The mind shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s wisdom; the heart, in proportion to one’s courage; and the soul, in proportion to one’s love. Matshona Dhliwayo
In the body is tremendous strength, in the mind is...
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In the body is tremendous strength, in the mind is brilliant potential, in the heart is extraordinary influence, and in the soul is remarkable power. Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide...
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Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure. Matshona Dhliwayo
When a flower rises from the earth, it is overcoming...
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When a flower rises from the earth, it is overcoming its greatest opponent: fear. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Wealth won’t make you happy. Power won’t make you remarkable. Fame won’t make you honorable. Education won’t make you wise. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Bless the world with your mind, heal the world with your heart, lift the world with your soul; elevate the world with your life. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Don’t mourn over the past; it has no pity for you. Don’t cry over the present; it has no sympathy for you; and don’t weep over the future, it has no mercy on you. Matshona Dhliwayo
In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment,...
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In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment, be positive. In actions, be prudent. Matshona Dhliwayo
The darkest storms color the brightest rainbows.
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The darkest storms color the brightest rainbows. Matshona Dhliwayo
Learn from the ocean; not fearing turbulence, it uses the...
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Learn from the ocean; not fearing turbulence, it uses the wind against it to rise instead. Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms,...
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A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines. Matshona Dhliwayo
In order for a seed to rise, it must be...
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In order for a seed to rise, it must be buried in dirt; likewise, in order for the great to rise they must be buried in adversity. Matshona Dhliwayo
The sky is the limit only if you have a...
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The sky is the limit only if you have a problem with reaching for the stars. Matshona Dhliwayo
If the sky never grew dark, we would not be...
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If the sky never grew dark, we would not be able to clearly see the stars. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A leaf has no power to resist when the wind blows, but when life’s storms rage, you do. Matshona Dhliwayo
The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns.
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The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns. Matshona Dhliwayo
A seed only begins to manifest its greatest potential the...
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A seed only begins to manifest its greatest potential the day it is buried in dirt. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Be the calm in someone else’s storm. Matshona Dhliwayo
To encourage people, walk beside them. To inspire people, walk...
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To encourage people, walk beside them. To inspire people, walk in front of them. To drive people, walk behind them. To lead people, walk with them. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The poor can dream. The weak can hope. The helpless can strive. The powerless can rise. Matshona Dhliwayo
A single star shines brighter than a thousand moons.
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A single star shines brighter than a thousand moons. Matshona Dhliwayo
A day in a storm strengthens you more than a...
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A day in a storm strengthens you more than a thousand in sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is in vain to hide a fruitful seed in...
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It is in vain to hide a fruitful seed in fertile soil. Matshona Dhliwayo
First visualize your goal in your mind. Then have a...
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First visualize your goal in your mind. Then have a leap of faith, and let your passion guide you throughout the process. Abhijit Naskar
Look closely at your greatest thoughts about yourself. That's your...
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Look closely at your greatest thoughts about yourself. That's your future. Quang Nguyen
A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles.
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A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles. Matshona Dhliwayo
During my school years, I was never a brilliant student,...
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During my school years, I was never a brilliant student, but just an average one, with only above average level of curiosity. Abhijit Naskar
Many books describe different problem solving techniques, but solving complicated...
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Many books describe different problem solving techniques, but solving complicated problems in reality is not so easy. Eraldo Banovac