100 Quotes About Inspire

Although people often focus on the negative, there are also many positive things that can happen when we focus on what’s good. The quotes below about inspiration will help you do just that. Whether it’s a small revelation or a huge epiphany, these quotes can help you see the good in your life and the lives of those around you.

Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels...
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Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people. Roy T. Bennett
Do what you love, love what you do, and with...
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Do what you love, love what you do, and with all your heart give yourself to it. Roy T. Bennett
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Even if you cannot change all the people around you, you can change the people you choose to be around. Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you. Spend your life with people who make you smile, laugh, and feel loved. Roy T. Bennett
Each day brings new opportunities, allowing you to constantly live...
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Each day brings new opportunities, allowing you to constantly live with love–be there for others–bring a little light into someone's day. Be grateful and live each day to the fullest. Roy T. Bennett
Most of us must learn to love people and use...
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Most of us must learn to love people and use things rather than loving things and using people. Roy T. Bennett
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It’s important that what thoughts you are feeding into your mind because your thoughts create your belief and experiences. You have positive thoughts and you have negative ones too. Nurture your mind with positive thoughts: kindness, empathy, compassion, peace, love, joy, humility, generosity, etc. The more you feed your mind with positive thoughts, the more you can attract great things into your life. . Roy T. Bennett
Maybe 'Okay' will be our 'always'...
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Maybe 'Okay' will be our 'always'... John Green
If you're reading this... Congratulations, you're alive. If that's not...
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If you're reading this... Congratulations, you're alive. If that's not something to smile about, then I don't know what is. Chad Sugg
Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is...
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Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely. Roy T. Bennett
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We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead. Roy T. Bennett
Acts of Kindness:A random act of kindness, no matter how...
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Acts of Kindness:A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else's life. Roy T. Bennett
Believe in Your HeartBelieve in your heart that you're meant...
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Believe in Your HeartBelieve in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic and miracles. Roy T. Bennett
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Take responsibility of your own happiness, never put it in other people’s hands. Roy T. Bennett
Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to...
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Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others. Roy T. Bennett
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Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more. Roy T. Bennett
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Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular. Roy T. Bennett
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Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of others limit who you are. If you let others tell you who you are, you are living their reality – not yours. There is more to life than pleasing people. There is much more to life than following others' prescribed path. There is so much more to life than what you experience right now. You need to decide who you are for yourself. Become a whole being. Adventure. Roy T. Bennett
Respect other people's feelings. It might mean nothing to you,...
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Respect other people's feelings. It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them. Roy T. Bennett
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Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you. Roy T. Bennett
Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your...
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Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create. Roy T. Bennett
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It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform. Roy T. Bennett
Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind....
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Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart. Roy T. Bennett
The past is a place of reference, not a place...
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The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living. Roy T. Bennett
Life becomes easier and more beautiful when we can see...
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Life becomes easier and more beautiful when we can see the good in other people. Roy T. Bennett
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Don’t waste your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy. Roy T. Bennett
Success is not how high you have climbed, but how...
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Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world. Roy T. Bennett
Help others without any reason and give without the expectation...
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Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return. Roy T. Bennett
You are not rich until you have a rich heart.
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You are not rich until you have a rich heart. Roy T. Bennett
Stop comparing yourself to other people, just choose to be...
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Stop comparing yourself to other people, just choose to be happy and live your own life. Roy T. Bennett
Follow your heart, listen to your inner voice, stop caring...
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Follow your heart, listen to your inner voice, stop caring about what others think. Roy T. Bennett
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Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind. Roy T. Bennett
Do not set aside your happiness. Do not wait to...
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Do not set aside your happiness. Do not wait to be happy in the future. The best time to be happy is always now. Roy T. Bennett
Surround Yourself with People Who Believe in Your Dreams:Surround yourself...
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Surround Yourself with People Who Believe in Your Dreams:Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions, and bring out the best in you. Roy T. Bennett
Always remember people who have helped you along the way,...
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Always remember people who have helped you along the way, and don’t forget to lift someone up. Roy T. Bennett
Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you...
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Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down. Roy T. Bennett
Make improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention.
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Make improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention. Roy T. Bennett
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Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey. Roy T. Bennett
Always find opportunities to make someone smile, and to offer...
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Always find opportunities to make someone smile, and to offer random acts of kindness in everyday life. Roy T. Bennett
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Be brave to stand for what you believe in even if you stand alone. Roy T. Bennett
When the going gets tough, put one foot in front...
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When the going gets tough, put one foot in front of the other and just keep going. Don’t give up. Roy T. Bennett
You cannot control the behavior of others, but you can...
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You cannot control the behavior of others, but you can always choose how you respond to it. Roy T. Bennett
Sometimes you have to lose all you have to find...
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Sometimes you have to lose all you have to find out who you truly are. Roy T. Bennett
Maturity is when you stop complaining and making excuses, and...
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Maturity is when you stop complaining and making excuses, and start making changes. Roy T. Bennett
Do Not Lie to Yourself We have to be honest...
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Do Not Lie to Yourself We have to be honest about what we want and take risks rather than lie to ourselves and make excuses to stay in our comfort zone. Roy T. Bennett
Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.
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Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying. Roy T. Bennett
Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes.
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Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes. Roy T. Bennett
To shine your brightest light is to be who you...
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To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are. Roy T. Bennett
Stop giving other people the power to control your happiness,...
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Stop giving other people the power to control your happiness, your mind, and your life. If you don't take control of yourself and your own life, someone else is bound to try. Roy T. Bennett
Kindness is not a business. True kindness expects nothing in...
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Kindness is not a business. True kindness expects nothing in return and should never act with conditions. Roy T. Bennett
Once you realize you deserve a bright future, letting go...
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Once you realize you deserve a bright future, letting go of your dark past is the best choice you will ever make. Roy T. Bennett
Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more...
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Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine. Roy T. Bennett
Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful...
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Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart. Roy T. Bennett
Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that...
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Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that you have no time to criticize others. Roy T. Bennett
If you believe very strongly in something, stand up and...
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If you believe very strongly in something, stand up and fight for it. Roy T. Bennett
The strongest people find the courage and caring to help...
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The strongest people find the courage and caring to help others, even if they are going through their own storm. Roy T. Bennett
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Perfectionism is the enemy of happiness. Embrace being perfectly imperfect. Learn from your mistakes and forgive yourself, you’ll be happier. We make mistakes because we are imperfect. Learn from your mistakes, forgive yourself, and keep moving forward. Roy T. Bennett
To have what you have never had, you have to...
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To have what you have never had, you have to do what you have never done. Roy T. Bennett
Happiness depends on your mindset and attitude.
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Happiness depends on your mindset and attitude. Roy T. Bennett
Courage is feeling fear, not getting rid of fear, and...
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Courage is feeling fear, not getting rid of fear, and taking action in the face of fear. Roy T. Bennett
Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those...
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Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself. Roy T. Bennett
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It's never too late to change your life for the better. You don't have to take huge steps to change your life. Making even the smallest changes to your daily routine can make a big difference to your life. Roy T. Bennett
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The biggest wall you have to climb is the one you build in your mind: Never let your mind talk you out of your dreams, trick you into giving up. Never let your mind become the greatest obstacle to success. To get your mind on the right track, the rest will follow. Roy T. Bennett
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Patience Is Not the Ability to Wait: Patience is not the ability to wait. Patience is to be calm no matter what happens, constantly take action to turn it to positive growth opportunities, and have faith to believe that it will all work out in the end while you are waiting. Roy T. Bennett
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You Are the Master of Your AttitudeYou cannot control what happens to you, but you can control the way you think about all the events. You always have a choice. You can choose to face them with a positive mental attitude. Roy T. Bennett
Nothing can disturb your peace of mind unless you allow...
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Nothing can disturb your peace of mind unless you allow it to. Roy T. Bennett
If you have a strong purpose in life, you don't...
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If you have a strong purpose in life, you don't have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there. Roy T. Bennett
Never stop dreaming, never stop believing, never give up, never...
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Never stop dreaming, never stop believing, never give up, never stop trying, and never stop learning. Roy T. Bennett
Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last...
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Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever. Roy T. Bennett
When you do the right thing, you get the feeling...
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When you do the right thing, you get the feeling of peace and serenity associated with it. Do it again and again. Roy T. Bennett
Smile more. Smiling can make you and others happy.
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Smile more. Smiling can make you and others happy. Roy T. Bennett
Whenever something bad happens, keep calm, take a few deep...
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Whenever something bad happens, keep calm, take a few deep breaths and shift the focus to something positive. Roy T. Bennett
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Don't JustDon't just learn, experience. Don't just read, absorb. Don't just change, transform. Don't just relate, advocate. Don't just promise, prove. Don't just criticize, encourage. Don't just think, ponder. Don't just take, give. Don't just see, feel. Don’t just dream, do. Don't just hear, listen. Don't just talk, act. Don't just tell, show. Don't just exist, live. Roy T. Bennett
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Being grateful does not mean that everything is necessarily good. It just means that you can accept it as a gift. Roy T. Bennett
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You are unique. You have different talents and abilities. You don’t have to always follow in the footsteps of others. And most important, you should always remind yourself that you don't have to do what everyone else is doing and have a responsibility to develop the talents you have been given. Roy T. Bennett
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Don’t let others tell you what you can’t do. Don't let the limitations of others limit your vision. If you can remove your self-doubt and believe in yourself, you can achieve what you never thought possible. Roy T. Bennett
A smile puts you on the right track. A smile...
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A smile puts you on the right track. A smile makes the world a beautiful place. When you lose your smile, you lose your way in the chaos of life. Roy T. Bennett
Everyone you meet is a part of your journey, but...
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Everyone you meet is a part of your journey, but not all of them are meant to stay in your life. Some people are just passing through to bring you gifts; either they're blessings or lessons. Roy T. Bennett
Great leaders create more leaders, not followers.
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Great leaders create more leaders, not followers. Roy T. Bennett
Always have a willing hand to help someone, you might...
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Always have a willing hand to help someone, you might be the only one that does. Roy T. Bennett
What's done is done. What's gone is gone. One of...
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What's done is done. What's gone is gone. One of life's lessons is always moving on. It’s okay to look back to see how far you’ve come but keep moving forward. Roy T. Bennett
You cannot change anyone, but you can be the reason...
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You cannot change anyone, but you can be the reason someone changes. Roy T. Bennett
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Guard well your thoughts when alone and your words when accompanied. Roy T. Bennett
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If you don’t give up on something you truly believe in, you will find a way. Roy T. Bennett
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Be the positive impact on the lives of others. Roy T. Bennett
Dreams don't work unless you take action. The surest way...
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Dreams don't work unless you take action. The surest way to make your dreams come true is to live them. Roy T. Bennett
The surest way to make your dreams come true is...
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The surest way to make your dreams come true is to live them. Roy T. Bennett
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You are not the victim of the world, but rather the master of your own destiny. It is your choices and decisions that determine your destiny. Roy T. Bennett
A smart person knows how to talk. A wise person...
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A smart person knows how to talk. A wise person knows when to be silent. Roy T. Bennett
Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities.
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Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities. Roy T. Bennett
Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one...
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Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the greatest lessons to achieve inner peace. Roy T. Bennett
It takes sunshine and rain to make a rainbow. There...
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It takes sunshine and rain to make a rainbow. There would be no rainbows without sunshine and rain. Roy T. Bennett
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It's worth making time to find the things that really stir your soul. That’s what makes you really feel alive. You have to say ‘no’ to other things you’re used to, and do it with all your heart. Roy T. Bennett
Discipline Your Mind to Think Positively: Discipline your mind to...
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Discipline Your Mind to Think Positively: Discipline your mind to see the good in every situation and look on the best side of every event. Roy T. Bennett
When one has a grateful heart, life is so beautiful.
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When one has a grateful heart, life is so beautiful. Roy T. Bennett
Count your blessings, not your problems. Count your own blessings,...
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Count your blessings, not your problems. Count your own blessings, not someone else's. Remember that jealousy is when you count someone else's blessings instead of your own. Roy T. Bennett
Never let hard lessons harden your heart; the hard lessons...
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Never let hard lessons harden your heart; the hard lessons of life are meant to make you better, not bitter. Roy T. Bennett
Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody's watching, and...
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Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody's watching, and doing as you say you would do. Roy T. Bennett
Failure is a bend in the road, not the end...
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Failure is a bend in the road, not the end of the road. Learn from failure and keep moving forward. Roy T. Bennett
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You don’t have to like someone, but you have to treat them as you wish to be treated. Roy T. Bennett
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Until you step into the unknown, you don’t know what you’re made of. Roy T. Bennett