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155+ Brilliant MBA Captions and Quotes Perfect for Social Media

Are you putting in the work to get an MBA from a university? If so, I’ve got a variety of caption and quotes you can use to describe the grind on social media sites, including Instagram or TikTok.

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MBA Captions

  • MBA all the way!
  • MBA is the only way.
  • The journey to a better future starts with an MBA.
  • Finally working on an MBA and looking for some motivation.
  • That feeling when you’ve finished a semester of grinding and still have 4 more semesters left…
  • That sense of accomplishment is what I yearn for.
  • Never knew the road to success was this challenging.
  • If you think about it, everything’s worth it.
  • MBA, when your BS (Bachelor of Science) just can’t take you further.
  • Defy and aim high.
  • MBA, best taken seriously.
  • When knowledge isn’t enough anymore.
  • MBA, the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
  • MBA inspired me to think differently.
  • All these years, I cursed life during my MBA, now it makes me feel blessed about it.
  • Turning the page to a new chapter in my life.
  • Today is the right time to invest in me.
  • MBA unlocks the golden door of freedom.
  • Clean blackboard. Teary Eyes. Endless memories. Last day on MBA.
  • This day is the start of the rest of my life.
  • Once you develop a passion for learning, you will never cease to grow.
  • I was looking for motivation but I didn’t look inside me.
  • Nothing felt this good before holding my master’s degree.

“In the business people with expertise, experience and evidence will make more profitable decisions than people with instinct, intuition, and imagination.” – Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“You don’t need a Harvard MBA to know that the bedroom and the boardroom are just two sides of the same ballgame.” – Stephen Fry

“An MBA is a great degree for career paths like investment banking, finance, consulting, and large companies. An MBA is not necessarily the right path for starting a tech company. You should be building a prototype, not getting an MBA in that case.” – Guy Kawasaki

“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” – Peter Drucker

“When valuing a startup, add $500k for every engineer, and subtract $250k for every MBA.” – Aaron Patzer

“MBA programs are underwritten by large companies and they succeed at producing future employees of large companies. In that regard, they are doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing.” – Lewis Schiff

“Financial hydrogen bombs built on personal computers by 26-year-olds with MBAs.” – Felix Rohatyn

“I’m not sure I was a typical head of a company. Most people that run big companies come out of sales and they come out of marketing and they’re quite serious and they have MBAs from very good schools and things like that. I’m an accidental CEO, thank the Disney Company.” – Michael Eisner

“Songwriting is a craft. Writing good songs on a consistent basis does not happen spontaneously. In fact, most of our best songwriters learned to write good songs by writing a lot of not-so-good ones. Education matters in songwriting, just as it matters for physicists, chemists, doctors, lawyers, and MBAs. Education lays the foundation on which to build experience.” – Michael Kosser

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“We [in the MBA] get to create a situation where we’re really choosing the students to join our environment based upon what we think they can teach the rest of us. We’re always trying to attract people who are going to bring excitement and intellectual curiosity into our classrooms in our environment.” – Robert J. Dolan

“The people who run the major banks have MBAs and wear suits. And when those people in suits come to the homes of people who don’t have a high school diploma, don’t even speak English, and offer them a home at zero percent down, that doesn’t make a hell of a lot of sense.” – Ramin Bahrani

“I got my MBA at Burberry, but I will get my Ph.D. at Apple.” – Angela Ahrendts

“My daughter has fulfilled all of my dreams because she has a BA and MBA in business. She’s both a financial analyst and a plus-size model. She has the best of both worlds because, in modeling, you have to have something to fall back on.” – Beverly Johnson

“We don’t have much in the way of a business strategy. Like no business plan. Which I say to torment all my friends who are VCs or MBAs. That’s always entertaining. The deal is, it’s a mixture of luck and persistence.” – Craig Newmark

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The MBA process can be stressful.

“I loved history in my school days, and I have always been a voracious reader. But in India, you end up doing MBA, engineering or medicine.” – Amish Tripathi

“It is time to recognize conventional MBA programs for what they are – or else to close them down. They are specialized training in the functions of business, not general education in the practice of management.” – Henry Mintzberg

“This is true even in organizations that are very focused on analysis and quantitative measurement, even among people who think of themselves as smart in an MBA sense. In highly successful change efforts, people find ways to help others see the problems or solutions in ways that influence emotions, not just thought.” – John P. Kotter

“As MBA professors endlessly tell their students, companies do best when they stick to what they do well. There’s a reason Apple doesn’t make blenders. There’s a reason Haagen-Dazs doesn’t sell meat. And there’s a reason drug companies should focus on saving and improving lives – not jeopardizing them.” – Jeffrey Kluger

“I was a beast in college. I worked hard and I played hard. I was relentlessly learning about business. I actually snuck into MBA classes my freshman and sophomore years. I wanted to challenge myself to see how I compared to the smartest kids at Indiana University so I was 18 and pretended I was an MBA student.” – Mark Cuban

“A 2001 survey of business owners with MBAs conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology found that money was the primary motivator for only 29% of women, versus 76% of men. Women prioritized flexibility, fulfillment, autonomy, and safety.” – Warren Farrell

“When it comes to success in business, an MBA degree is optional. But a GSD, which is only earned by Getting Stuff Done, is required.” – Christine Comaford-Lynch

“Sometimes during the two-year curriculum, every MBA student ought to hear it clearly stated that numbers, techniques, and analysis are all side matters. What is central to business is the joy of creating.” – Peter Robinson

MBA Captions for Instagram

  • The road to success starts today.
  • The best decision I’ve had in years.
  • Smile if you have a master’s degree.
  • An MBA is a financial investment in yourself.
  • MBAs are earned throughout the process, not after it is completed.
  • Here is where the path to a brighter future begins. Let’s get this party started—you can do it!
  • Obtaining a master’s degree was the best career decision I’ve ever made. However, I believe that returning to school before considering graduate school was the finest move I ever made!
  • My master’s degree was finally completed. How quickly time flies while you’re pursuing your master’s degree.
  • With a cup of coffee in hand, only the best of days become better.
  • I’ve often desired to do something, but I’ve never found the motivation to do it. My MBA made me do it.
  • I applied to these Master’s Degree programs because I had never studied so diligently in my life.
  • You never know when you’re going to figure out what an MBA is all about.
  • Hitting the books now that I’m back in school.
  • Bringing out the best in each and every day.
  • There is hope in the midst of despair, strength in the midst of weakness, and light in the midst of darkness.
  • Craving for that feeling of accomplishment.
  • Finally found my true calling. #MBA
  • Continue to work hard and realize that good things take time.
  • It’s been a long and winding road, but watching everyone triumph makes it all worthwhile. We should be very proud of ourselves.
  • A higher order of learning. #MastersInBusinessAdministration
  • For us, it’s all about meeting the next generation of problem solvers.
  • MBA is more like starting a fire than filling a pail with water.
  • Obtaining a Master’s degree is a significant achievement; be proud of your achievements and work diligently.

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MBA students.

Funny MBA Captions

  • You know you are an MBA when you refer to dating as test marketing.
  • MS Excel on weekdays, surf excel on weekends.
  • Operation management is the process to manage operations by managing the operations of the management using different operations.
  • You know you’re an MBA when you decide to reorganize your family into a team-based organization.
I was asked if I had an MBA in a meeting earlier today, I wasn’t sure if the question was flattering or offensive.
  • The “Thank You” slide is the most anticipated slide in any presentation.
  • Without at least a few random pie and bar graphs, no presentation is complete.
  • Even though I have a finance MBA, I still get confused with gross and net sales, as well as gross and net profit.
  • What is the difference between a leader and a manager? This is a question that every MBA wants to address.
  • MBA by day, Rock Star by night.
  • I’m an MBA… Married But Available.
  • Currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in fantasy football.
  • Dear Google, could you sit next to me during an exam? Sincerely, MBA student.
  • Behind every successful MBA student, there is a deactivated Facebook account.
  • Clearly, once an MBA student is no longer a student the possibilities of relationship are endless.
  • May your MBA memories last as long as your student loan payments.
  • I’m not a bad MBA student, my study breaks are just longer than my study time!
  • That awkward moment when you come home from school, look in the mirror, and are like, ‘Did I really take an MBA?’
  • That mini party you have when your MBA professor leaves the classroom.
  • Time management will be one of the hardest adjustments to life as an MBA student.
  • As a graduating MBA student, I really wish I felt like my family celebrated success rather than punished for it.
  • Mom, dad…don’t worry. EVERYONE failed the test…
  • The average MBA student experiences a 70% decrease in stress, anxiety, and depression during breaks.

MBA Graduate Quotes

“I like the dream of the future more than the history of the past.” – Patrick Henry

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

“She turned her cant’s into cans and her dreams into plans.” – Unknown “You don’t want to look back and know you could’ve done better.” – Unknown

“She believed she could, so she did.” – Unknown

“We don’t stop going to school when we graduate.” – Carol Burnett

“I am a graduate in business management with specialization in finance, and I love accounts!” – Tena Desae

“When I left university I got a job with Shell on their graduate scheme. One of my roles was as a commercial manager for liquid natural gas shipping, project economics, and contract negotiation.” – Liz Truss

“You dreamt, you strived and you are there. Keep up the good work. Congratulations on your graduation. Well done.” – Unknown

“You are brilliant, able, and ambitious. You shall always walk the glory road. Happy Graduation.” – Unknown

“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills

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Many MBA graduates have gone on to start successful businesses.

“Some are dreamers, some are talented. You are both. May you achieve more success ahead. Congratulations on your graduation.” – Unknown

“Your graduation is merely the starting point of me watching you get fat and bald on Facebook.”- Unknown

“You can’t look up to your future if you have not learned anything from the past. Have a learned life. Happy Graduation.” – Unknown

“Congratulations to you. Just remember, your studies might be over. But, the process of learning will never end. Happy Graduation to you.” – Unknown

“The trouble with learning from experience is that you never graduate.” – Doug Larson

“And to get real work experience, you need a job, and most jobs will require you to have had either real work experience or a graduate degree.” – Donald Norman

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“I went to Cambridge University and was the first in my family to graduate.” – Jo Cox

“I went through withdrawal when I got out of graduate school. It’s what you learn, what you think. That’s all that counts.”- Maya Lin

“You truly deserve success, and with such efforts, you are sure to earn more. Keep up the good work. Happy Graduation.” – Unknown

“There is a good reason they call these ceremonies ‘commencement exercises’. Graduation is not the end, it’s the beginning.”- Orrin Hatch

“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must first set yourself on fire.” – Fred Shero

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

Business Administration Quotes

“I didn’t like university life much at Bologna. The subjects I studied – economics and business administration – didn’t interest me. I wanted to make films. I was glad when I graduated. Yet it’s odd; on graduation day, I was overcome with a terrible sadness. I realized that my youth was over and now the struggle had begun.” – Michelangelo Antonioni

“The government’s Small Business Administration reports that small businesses represent 99% of all employers in the U.S. and are responsible for generating well over half of the new jobs created.” – Ellen Tauscher

“According to the Small Business Administration, more than 70 percent of all family businesses do not survive through the second generation, and 8 percent do not make it to a third.” – Christopher Bond

“The term “informatics” was first defined by Saul Gorn of the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 (Gorn, 1983) as computer science plus information science used in conjunction with the name of a discipline such as business administration or biology. It denotes an application of computer science and information science to the management and processing of data, information and knowledge in the named discipline.” – Saul Gorn

“Closing the gap for women entrepreneurs should be a priority for the federal government – and yet the Small Business Administration has failed in their promise to women business owners.” – Ruben Hinojosa

“”At nineteen I was pretty sure I was going to be a professional soccer player. At that time I played for one of the Norwegian premier leagues. But I tore ligaments in both knees, so I started studying business administration and economics and became a financial analyst, and I worked at a brokerage firm as a stockbroker.” – Jo Nesbo

“In order to succeed in business, a man does not need a degree from a school of business administration. These schools train the subalterns for routine jobs. They certainly do not train entrepreneurs.” – Ludwig von Mises

“An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it.” – Dee Hock

“Details create the big picture.” – Sanford I. Weill

“In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.” Harold S. Geneen

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An MBA degree typically requires 2 years of study.

“The man who does more than he is paid for will soon be paid for more than he does.” – Napoleon Hill

“She was like a dream I’d given up long ago. A different life, a better me. A chance to wash the filth away.” – Chanel Cleeton

“Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.” – Andy Warhol

“Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.” – Thomas A. Edison

“To command is to serve, nothing more and nothing less.” – André Malraux

“If you’re trying to create a company, it’s like baking a cake. You have to have all the ingredients in the right proportion.” -Elon Musk

“Our work is the presentation of our capabilities.” – Edward Gibbon

“I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if you’re going to innovate.” – Jeff Bezos

“Don’t simply retire from something; have something to retire to.” – Harry Emerson Fosdick

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie

“Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats.” – Howard Aiken

“Ideas pull the trigger, but instinct loads the gun.” – Don Marquis

“Don’t let your ego get too close to your position so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.” – Colin Powell

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Management Quotes for Students

“When in doubt, mumble; when in trouble, delegate; when in charge, ponder.” – James H. Boren

“Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion.” – Jack Welch

“The first rule of management is delegation. Don’t try and do everything yourself because you can’t.” – Anthea Turner

“Good management consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.” – John D. Rockefeller

“It’s not about money. It’s about the people you have, and how you’re led.” – Steve Jobs

“Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.” – Paul Hawken

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“Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.” – John C. Maxwell

“Leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.” – Mitt Romney

“Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.” – Margaret Thatcher

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“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John F. Kennedy

“A manager is not a person who can do the work better than his men; he is a person who can get his men to do the work better than he can.” – Frederick W. Smith

“A man who wants to lead an orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.” – Max Lucado

“The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader

“Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible” – Colin Powell

“Don’t tell people how to do things; tell them what to do and let them surprise you.” – George S. Patton

“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” – Nelson Mandela

“Sometimes the manager actually is the glue that holds everything together, and when you take that manager out, sometimes that’s when things start to go really wrong.” – Mark Hughes

“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

A Master of Business Administration (MBA; often known as a Master of Science in Business Administration) refers to a graduate degree that specializes in business administration, psychology, investment management, and healthcare administration. Business communication, healthcare, accounting, applied statistics, strategic management, human resources, business ethics, business law, business strategy, finance, psychology, managerial economics, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, supply-chain management, and operations management are all covered in an MBA program’s curricula in a way that is most applicable to management analysis and strategy.

When the United States became industrialized in the early twentieth century, businesses pursued scientific management, hence, the graduate degree was born. In the United States, MBA programs generally require 40 to 60 credits (60 to 90 in a quarter structure), which is significantly more than the 30 credits (36 to 45 in a quarter structure) normally required for degrees such as the Master of Accountancy, Master of Economics, Master of Science in Management, Master of Finance, and Master of Science in Marketing.

An MBA from a top management school can cost $100,000 or more, plus 2 – 3 years of hard work and study. This is a significant financial and time hurdle from fresh graduates or early-career employees.

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Achieving success is a process, not an event. It’s a journey , and journeys are more often than not, long and rife with difficulties and unexpected challenges. The great news is, if you’re currently struggling with your dreams and goals at the moment, you can take comfort in the knowledge that it is all part of the process. With that having been said, we are publishing this list of uplifting quotes to inspire you on your journey towards success.

So, if you’re looking for some inspiring quotes to encourage you on your journey of success, then let’s dive into these inspiring success journey quotes.

MOST INSPIRING JOURNEY TO SUCCESS QUOTES

Best Journey to Success Quotes

1. “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey” – Zig Ziglar

2. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

3. “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

4. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and the little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

5. “Success is never final. Failure is never fatal.” – Winston Churchill

“Success is never final. Failure is never fatal.” – Winston Churchill

6. “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” – Bill Bradley

7. “Not everyone will understand your journey, and that’s okay, because you are here to make progress, not to make everyone understand.” – Success Journey Quote

8. “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” – Arthur Ashe

9. “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” – Marie Forleo

10. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

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“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

11. “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

12. “It’s all about the journey not the outcome.” – Carl Lewis

13. “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” – Bobby Unser

14. “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

15. “Success is a journey. The best form of transport is happiness.” – Roy Smoothe

“Success is a journey. The best form of transport is happiness.” – Roy Smoothe

16. “Don’t expect anyone to understand your journey, especially if they’ve never walked your path.” – Anonymous

17. “The journey towards success is not always easy or upwards.” – Eugine Bouchard

18. “Patience, persistence and perspirations make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill

19. “To me, the best part of success, is the journey!” – Latif Mercado

20. “Failure is often part of the journey to success.” – Anonymous

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“Failure is often part of the journey to success.” – Anonymous

21. “Life’s too short not to enjoy the journey to success. And success starts with taking care of yourself. We only get one chance at life—why not reach our fullest potential? – Jim Rohn

22. “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.” – Success Journey Quote

23. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder

24. “I use pain to push me to greatness.” – Eric Thomas

25. “Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.” – Mia Hamm

“Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.” – Mia Hamm

26. “You know you are on the right track when you have no interest in looking back.” – Anonymous

27. “In the journey to success, tenacity of purpose is supreme.” – Aliko Dangate

28. “The end of a journey means that start of another one.” – Anonymous

29. “There are no secrets to success. [Success] is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell

30. “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

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“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

31. Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho

32. “There is only one map to the journey of life and it lives within your heart.” – Willie Nelson

33. “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” – Anonymous

34. “Achievement seems to be connected with action . Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” – Conrad Hilton

35. “Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.” – Tim Fargo

“Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.” – Tim Fargo

36. “Your life journey is about learning to become more of who you are and fulfilling the highest, truest expression of yourself as a human being.” – Oprah Winfrey

37. “Sometimes the longest journey we make is sixteen inches from our heads to our hearts.” – Elena Avila

38. “When setting out on a journey, do not seek advice from those who have never left home.” – Rumi

39. “Success is about dedication. You may not be where you want to be or do what you want to do when you’re on the journey. But you’ve got to be willing to have vision and foresight that leads you to an incredible end.” – Usher

40. “Success is a journey, not a destination. It requires constant effort, vigilance and reevaluation.” – Mark Twain

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“Success is a journey, not a destination. It requires constant effort, vigilance and reevaluation.” – Mark Twain

41. “The road to success is always under construction.” – Anonymous

42. “Success is in the journey, but the reward is the view from the top.” – Larry Stevens

43. “Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself .” – Lolly Daskal

44. “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson

45. “I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.” – Anonymous

“I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.” – Anonymous

46. “Peace is the best journey. Happiness is the best destination.” – Ragu

47. “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

48. “Success for me isn’t a destination it’s a journey. Everybody’s working to get to the top but where is the top? It’s all about working harder and getting better and moving up and up.” – Rihanna

49. “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

50. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can .” – Arthur Ashe

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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe

Bonus Success Journey Quote

Bonus: Alright, here is our last quote to inspire you on your journey to success.

“Stay Patient and Trust The Journey.”

Final Thoughts

You’ve made it to the end of our success journey quotes list and we hope you are a little more inspired than when you arrived. If you enjoyed a quote or two, please share them with someone who could use a few encouraging words on their journey towards success.

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50+ INSPIRATIONAL PAULO COELHO QUOTES ON SUCCESS AND CHASING YOUR DREAMS

Motivational Paulo Coelho Quotes About Success

Paulo Coelho  is the highly successful and well known Brazilian novelist who wrote one of the best-selling books of all-time; ‘The Alchemist’. He’s also authored 28 additional books, selling over 320 million of those books, and he continues to inspire people from just about every walk of life to this day.

With that said, we’ve gathered some of his most inspiring quotes on success and living one’s dreams to help you get inspired and motivated enough to keep reaching for yours. So, if you’re ready to digest some of the most motivational Paulo Coelho quotes of all time, let’s dive right in:

Best Paulo Coelho Quotes

Inspirational Paulo Coelho Quotes About Success

1. “One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now .” – Paulo Coelho

2. “Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.” – Paulo Coelho

3. “You are what you believe yourself to be.” – Paulo Coelho

4. “Don’t allow your mind to tell your heart what to do. The mind gives up easily.” – Paulo Coelho

5. “You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it is better to listen to what it has to say.” – Paulo Coelho

6. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure .” – Paulo Coelho

7. “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” – Paulo Coelho

8. “Passion makes a person stop eating, sleeping, working, feeling at peace. A lot of people are frightened because, when it appears, it demolishes all the old things it finds in its path. No one wants their life thrown into chaos. That is why a lot of people keep that threat under control, and are somehow capable of sustaining a house or a structure that is already rotten. They are the engineers of the superseded.” – Paulo Coelho

9. “Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” – Paulo Coelho

10. “All battles in life serve to teach us something.” – Paulo Coelho

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11. “They live as if they were never going to die, and die as if they had never lived.” – Paulo Coelho

12. “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho

13. “Sometimes you have to travel a long way to find what is near.” – Paulo Coelho

14. “If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho

15. “A mistake repeated more than once is a decision” – Paulo Coelho

16. “The more in harmony with yourself you are, the more joyful you are and the more faithful you are. Faith is not to disconnect you from reality — it connects you to reality.” – Paulo Coelho

17. “I wanted to write when I was young, but people said it was impossible. Then my parent locked me in a mental institution — they said I was crazy and would never make a living from writing.” – Paulo Coelho

18. “Miracles only happen if you believe in miracles.” – Paulo Coelho

19. “Life has a way of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen at once.” – Paulo Coelho

20. “ Be brave . Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” – Paulo Coelho

21. “If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule, never lie to yourself.” – Paulo Coelho

22. “If you never take a risk, you will never know what changes you need to make.” – Paulo Coelho

23. “No matter what he does, every person on Earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn’t know it.” – Paulo Coelho

24. “What is a teacher? I’ll tell you: It isn’t someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give of her best in order to discover what she already knows.” – Paulo Coelho

25. “ God always offers us a second chance in life.” – Paulo Coelho

26. “Don’t waste your time with explanations, people only hear what they want to hear.” – Paulo Coelho

27. “It’s only those who are persistent and willing to study things deeply, who achieve the master work.” – Paulo Coelho

28. “The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and get up eight times.” – Paulo Coelho

29. “You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.” – Paulo Coelho

30. “Whatever you decide to do, make sure it makes you happy.” – Paulo Coelho

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31. “What is success? It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace.” – Paulo Coelho

32. “ Never give up . When your heart becomes tired, just walk with your legs but move on.” – Paulo Coelho

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

34. “When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.” – Paulo Coelho

35. “People always judge others by taking as a model their own limitations, and other people’s opinions are often full of prejudice and fear.” – Paulo Coelho

36. “Dreamers can’t be tamed.” – Paulo Coelho

37. “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.” – Paulo Coelho

38. “When you can’t go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.” – Paulo Coelho

39. “The closer one gets to realizing his destiny , the more that destiny becomes his true reason for being.” – Paulo Coelho

40. “If it is still in your mind, it is worth taking the risk.” – Paulo Coelho

41. “When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change.” – Paulo Coelho

42. “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” – Paulo Coelho

43. “Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.” – Paulo Coelho

44. “Listen to your heart. It knows all things.” – Paulo Coelho

45. “Stress, anxiety, and depression are caused when we are living to please others.” – Paulo Coelho

46. “Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worse kind of suffering.” – Paulo Coelho

47. “Success does not come from having one’s work recognized by others. It is the fruit of the seed that you lovingly planted .” – Paulo Coelho

48. “You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” – Paulo Coelho

49. “Don’t forget, beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies.” – Paulo Coelho

50. “The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” – Paulo Coelho

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51. “I can choose either to be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It’s all a question of how I view my life.” – Paulo Coelho

Bonus Paulo Coelho Quote

Bonus: Alright, here is our last and final Paulo Coelho quote to inspire you to find the success you seek. Enjoy:

“If You Don’t Care About What People Think, You Already Passed The First Step Of Success.” – paulo coelho –

There you have it, the best of the best Paulo Coelho quotes on success and staying true to one’s dreams. We hope they inspired you to reflect a little more on the importance taking risks, some of Paulo Coelho’s keys to success, and why you should follow your heart.

Till next time,

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50 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT KNOWING YOUR WORTH

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So many of us struggle with feelings of self-worth these days. We underestimate our value, we doubt our potential , and question what we bring to the table. We let people walk all over us, allow companies to take advantage of us, and accept relationships that actively diminish us. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can decide at any moment to begin trusting in our own opinions of ourself, vs. the opinions of others. External validation is expendable; meaning, we don’t really need it. All we need is a healthy opinion of ourselves, which is why we’ve pulled together this powerful collection of quotes about knowing your worth.

Our hope is that this collection of know your worth quotes serves as a reminder to you that you are more than the opinions of others, and that you can truly be as valuable and worthy as you set out to be. So, allow these quotes to wash over you, inspire you, and rekindle that silent self-belief that exudes your worth to the world.

BEST QUOTES ABOUT KNOWING YOUR WORTH

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1. “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right here.” – Venus Williams

2. “If you don’t know your own value, somebody will tell you your value, and it’ll be less than you’re worth.”

3. “If you want to improve your self-worth, stop giving other people the calculator.” – Tim Fargo

4. “Know your worth. You must find the courage to leave the table if respect is no longer being served.” – Tene Edwards

5. “A lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of sheep.” – Lionel Messi

6. “Only you can make the decision for what you believe your worth is and that will determine how you allow other people to treat you.” – Germany Kent

7. “Know your worth and don’t settle for anything else. You were born to win!” – June Doyle

8. “Knowing your worth and believing that you are indeed worthy is essential for happiness and well-being.” – Tchiki Davis, Ph.D.

9. “When someone treats you like you’re just one of many options, help them narrow their choice by removing yourself from the equation.” – Marc Chernoff

10. “Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy.” – Mike Ditka

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11. “Two things you will never have to chase: True friends & true love.” – Mandy Hale

12. “Anytime you look outside yourself to determine your value, your looking in the wrong place. Look inside you. You know your worth. Your value is inside you.” – Jody Urquhart

13. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson

14. “Just being born makes you worthy enough to be here.” – Oprah Winfrey

15. “To double your net worth, double your self-worth. Because you will never exceed the height of your self-image.” – Robin Sharma

16. “Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.” – Anonymous

17. “If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.” – T. Harv Eker

18. “You are worthy of love and respect. You are beautiful, gifted, and intelligent. Don’t let the storm make you forget it.” – Russell T. Davies

19. “Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.” – Mark Twain

20. “You were not born a winner, and you were not born a loser. You are what you make yourself be.” – Lou Holtz

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21. “Dignity will only happen when you realize that having someone in your life doesn’t validate your worth.” – Shannon L. Alder

22. “Don’t give part-time people a full-time position in your life. Know your value and what you have to offer, and never settle for anything less than what you deserve.” – Marc Chernoff

23. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt 

24. “You’re worthy of being chosen, fought for, and loved. Remember that.” – Mark Groves

25. “The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone.” – Orison Swett Marden

26. “When your self-worth goes up, your net worth goes up with it.” – Mark Victor Hansen

27. “Know your worth. Hold your own power. Be you.” – Morgan Harper Nichols

28. “If you know your worth, you will know you are worthy of the beautiful and higher life.” – Anyaele Sam Chiyson

29. “Self-worth comes from one thing – thinking that you are worthy.” – Wayne Dyer

30. “Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” – Abraham Lincoln

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31. “You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” – Brene’ Brown

32. “Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need other’s approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” – Lao Tzu

33. “When you start seeing your worth, you’ll find it harder to stay around people who don’t.” – Anonymous

34. “I don’t know why we all hang on to something we’re better off letting go of.” – Meredith Grey

35. “We are what we believe we are.” – C.S. Lewis

36. “Know your worth. People always act like they’re doing more for you than you’re doing for them.” – Kanye West  

37 . “A lot of doubt and uncertainty in our lives comes from not knowing that we are worthy.” – Anonymous

38. “What other people think about you has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them.” – Jen Sincero

39. “Be with someone who knows exactly what they have when they have you, not someone who will realize it once they’ve lost you.” – Kevin Hart

40. “There will always be someone who can’t see your worth. Don’t let it be you.” – Mel Robbins

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41. “It’s not a bad thing to demand that everyone that comes into your life meet you at your worth. And I ain’t talking money.” – Tyler Perry

42. “The hardest challenge is to be yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you be somebody else.” – E.E. Cummings

43. “The only thing that matters in life is your own opinion of yourself.” – Osho

44. “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball

45. “If you wish to achieve worthwhile things in your personal and career life, you must become a worthwhile person in your self-development.” – Brian Tracy

46.  “If you shape your life according to nature, you will never be poor; if according to people’s opinions, you will never be rich.” – Epicurius

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

48. “If your life’s worth living, it’s worth recording.” – Tony Robbins

49. “As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

50. “When you know how much you’re worth, you’ll stop giving people discounts.” – Helen Keller

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Great job making it to the end of these quotes about knowing your worth. We hope they’ve helped you see yourself in a new and better light than before you got here.

And remember, you are special and unique. You have positive qualities that not everyone can see. But you can see, therefore only you know your value. You are one of a kind and there are undoubtedly things you can do that no one else can do, like be you. So, starting today hold your head up high and go out and get what you’re worth.

That said, if you found any of these quotes inspiring, please share them or the page with someone who may need a few inspiring words at this point in their life.

Till you reach your aims,

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75+ INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT POSSIBILITIES

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One of the greatest things about life is that how you perceive it, determines what you can get out of it. If you perceive a world of limitations, that’s what you’ll get. Similarly, if you perceive a world of endless possibilities, that’s what the world will give you. Our mindset and our perspectives matter, which is why we’ve rounded up these inspirational quotes about possibilities.

If you’re looking for some encouraging words to help you shake up your mindset, and renew your perspective that world is yours for the taking, then you’ll love these quotes. So, if you’re ready to start living your life in possibility vs. probabilities, then let’s dive into these quotes about endless possibilities:

BEST QUOTES ABOUT POSSIBILITIES

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

2. “You have to be open minded to the possibilities, ‘that I can do this’. Once you shut your mind down to the possibility that it can be achieved, it’s no way it can happen.” – David Goggins

3. “Your mindset is the key that unlocks the doors to unlimited possibilities.” – Anonymous

4. “Imagination belongs to hope. It’s the creative dance of possibility.” – Sharon Weil

5. “If you live your life in possibilities instead of probabilities you have a greater chance of finding happiness.” – Steve Harvey

6. “Potential is not a thing, it’s an idea.” – Eddie Pinero

7. “All things are possible until they are proved impossible and even the impossible may only be so, as of now.” – Pearl S. Buck

8. “You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.” – Ralph Marston

9. “When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this — you haven’t.” – Thomas Edison

10. “It is the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho

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11. “Do not become so attached to any one belief that you cannot see past it to another possibility.” – Christopher Paolin

12. “When you become comfortable with uncertainty, infinite possibilities open up in your life.” – Eckhart Tolle

13. “If we can see past preconceived limitations, then the possibilities are endless.” – Amy Purdy

14. “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso

15. “The possibilities are numerous once we decide to act and not react.” – George Bernard Shaw

16. “When nothing is sure, everything is possible.” – Margaret Drabble

17. “Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” – Mahatma Gandhi

18. “Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities.” – Roy T. Bennett

19. “I saw all these people around me making all this money and I was like, ‘If they can do i, then I can do it.’ If it’s a possibility for anyone, then it’s a possibility for me.” – Myron Golden

20. “Every new day begins with possibilities.” – Ronald Reagan

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21. “I dwell in possibility.” – Emily Dickinson

22. “I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” – Elon Musk

23. “It’s the way you think about yourself and your possibilities that, more than anything else, determines your successes.” – Brian Tracy

24. “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – St. Francis of Assisi

25. “Anything you want is possible.” – Tyler Perry

26. “You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” – Thomas Merton

27. “No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities-always see them for they’re always there.” – Norman Vincent Peale

28. “The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today.” – Les Brown

29. “The Wright brother flew right through the smoke screen of impossibility.” – Charles Kettering

30. “Hope is a passion for the possible.” – Søren Kierkegaard

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31. “In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.” – Miguel de Cervantes

32. “What is now proved, was once only imagined.” – William Blake

33. “The possible’s slow fuse is lit by the Imagination.” – Emily Dickinson

34. “The world is full of hopeful analogies and handsome, dubious eggs, called possibilities.” – George Eliot

35. “Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart.” – Abraham Lincoln

36. “You and I are essentially infinite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we have access to an infinity of choices.” – Deepak Chopra

37 . “I am too much of a skeptic to deny the possibility of anything.” – Thomas Henry Huxley

38. “I love those who yearn for the impossible.” – Goethe

39. “Think bigger. Forget limits. Embrace the idea of endless possibility…. It will change you.” –  Marianne Williamson

40. “Everything that is done in the world is done by hope .” – Martin Luther

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41. “I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities.” – Whoopi Goldberg

42. “One of the fundamental keys to success and inner peace is allowing yourself to be open to the infinite array of possibilities in your life.” – Wayne Dyer

43. “We all have possibilities we don’t know about. We can do things we don’t even dream we can do.” – Dale Carnegie

44. “The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible.” – Arthur C. Clarke

45. “Whether you believe you can or not, you’re right.” – Henry Ford

46.  “One’s only rival is one’s own potentialities. One’s only failure is failing to live up to one’s own possibilities. In this sense, every man can be a king, and must therefore be treated like a king.” – Abraham Maslow

47 . “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” – Albert Einstein

48. “Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.” – Louis D. Brandeis

49. “There is always tension between the possibilities we aspire to and our wounded memories and past mistakes.” – Sean Brady

50. “I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.” – Max Lerner

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51. “1 year equals 365 possibilities.” – Anonymous

52. “Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in the attack.” – Sun Tzu

53. “When you focus on problems, you’ll have more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you’ll have more opportunities.” – Possibility Quote

54. “When you look at the possibilities instead of the problems, the future is filled with endless opportunities.” – Zig Ziglar

55. “The possibilities are endless when you work hard and never give up.” – Anonymous

56. “Tomorrow is filled with as much possibility as you are willing to see.” – Kathyrn Lang

57. “If you embrace possibility thinking, your dreams will go from molehill to mountain size, and because you believe in possibilities, you put yourself in position to achieve them.” – John C. Maxwell

58. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

59. “Believe all the time that.. it’s going to be possible.” – Cristiano Ronaldo

60. “If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.” – Anonymous

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61. “A world of possibilities awaits you. Keep turning the page.” – Oprah Winfrey

62. “We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

63. “You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible.” – Deepak Chopra

65. “Life is a journey with almost limitless possibilities.” – Ken Poirot

66. “Behind me is infinite power, before me is endless possibility, around me is boundless opportunity.” – Mac Anderson

67. “Our thoughts and imaginations are the only real limits to our possibilities.” – Orison Swett Marden

68. “The greatest waste in the world is the difference between what we are and what we could become.” – Ben Herbster

69. “Within us is the unborn possibility of limitless experience. Ours is the privilege of giving birth to it!” – Ernest Holmes

70. “With God, all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26

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71. “All that is within the limits of possibility may and shall be accomplished.” – Jules Verne

72. “Our aspirations are our possibilities.” – Samuel Johnson

73. “We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aid, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.” – Henry David Thoreau

74. “Positivity = Possibility.” – Grant Cardone

75. “Anything is possible with the right mindset. If you believe in yourself and you sacrifice and dedicate, with the right help you can come back.” – Tyson Fury

76. “Strive for that greatness of spirit that measures life not by its disappointments but by its possibilities.” – W.E.B. Du Bois

77. “The big challenge is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit.” – Jim Rohn

78. “When you hang out with whiners, pessimists, tweakers, bleakers, freakers-outers and life-is-so-unfairers, it’s an uphill climb to keep yourself in a positive headspace.  Stay away from people with tiny minds and tiny thoughts and start hanging out with people who see limitless possibility as the reality.” – Jen Sincero

79. “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you’ll be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” – Golda Meir

80. “When you believe in yourself you believe in possibility.” – Dr. Joe Dispenza

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81. “If you can see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.” – Bob Proctor

There you have it, the very best quotes about possibilities. We hope they inspired you think and believe beyond what’s been possible for you until now. We hope they’ve encouraged you to open your mind to a future that is filled with endless possibilities.

And remember, most people would rather cling to the familiar than take a chance in possibility. But not you! Believe in yourself and in your possibilities.

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100+ LIFE GOES ON QUOTES TO KEEP YOU INSPIRED FOR YOUR BETTER FUTURE

Life Goes On Quotes

If you’re in need of a few words of encouragement or some helpful life goes on quotes, then this page is for you.

Life constantly throws curve balls. Setbacks and major challenges are a part of life. But sometimes, no matter how much we prepare ourselves for those obstacles, they still have the ability to devastate our lives and derail our best plans. And they do, especially for those who are slow to embrace their setbacks, and realize that life always goes on.

With that said, we know that the best way to get back on track and moving towards our better brighter futures quickly, is to keep looking forward, to stay optimistic, and to continually embrace the fact that life goes on. As such, we’ve pulled together this powerful list of Life Goes On quotes to help people stay inspired and hopeful for the promise of a better future.

So, if you are currently experiencing any setbacks in your life, or if things have been looking bleak lately, allow some of these Life Goes On quotes to convince you that your better future is just around the corner, because it is…..

Best Life Goes On Quotes

Best Quotes About Life Goes On

1. “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” – Robert Frost

2. “Life is like the waves on the ocean, it keeps going.” – Anonymous

3. “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho

4. “Things change. Stuff happens. Life goes on.” – Elizabeth Scott

5. “Removing someone out of your life can hurt like a knife but sometimes, it may be the only way for you to survive.” – Mouloud Benzadi

6. “No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” – Maya Angelou

7. “To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on.” – Dave Plezer

8. “Sometimes you’re flush and sometimes you’re bust, and when you’re up, it’s never as good as it seems, and when you’re down, you never think you’ll be up again, but life goes on.” – George Jung

9. “When you lose what you love, remember to stay strong. Look out the window and remember life goes on.” – Drew Chadwick

10. “I walk slowly, but I never walk backwards.” – Abraham Lincoln

11. “You can’t keep blaming somebody else for your dysfunction. Life is really about moving on.” – Oprah Winfrey

12. “Regardless of how it goes down, life goes on.” – Rick Ross

13. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

14. “Remember, whether you choose to move on or stay stuck in the past, life goes on!” – Billy Cox   

15. “We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.” – William Arthur Ward

16. “Mistakes do happen and life goes on.” – Sourav Ganuly

17. “Life goes by too quickly. So laugh, love, and try new things. Forgive, forget and don’t hold grudges.” – Anymous

18. “We take nothing away and we put nothing back, we pass by and we forget; And the sun is always punctual every day.” – Alberto Caeiro

19. “Life goes on, even when you think it can’t. Even when you don’t especially want it to.” – Jan Strand

20. “Life is an operation which is done in a forward direction. One lives toward the future, because to live consists inexorably in doing, in each individual life making itself.” – Jose Ortega Gasset

21. “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca

22. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” – Herman Hesse

23. “Life goes on, but the scars remain.” – Lil Wayne

24. “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus

25. “You carry on no matter what are the obstacles. You simply refuse to give up — and, when the going gets tough, you get tougher. And, you win.” – Vince Lombardi

26. “You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.” – Life Goes On Quote

27. “Keep moving forward.” – Walt Disney

28. “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama

29. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” – Lao Tzu

30. “Life goes on if you’re one of the lucky ones.” – Judy Blume

31. “It’s hard to turn the page when you know someone won’t be in the next chapter, but the story must go on.” – Thomas Wilder

32. “This moment is but another chance to change your life. Cease brooding about the past, realize that life will go on, and go confidently in the direction of your dreams.” – Anonymous

33. “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

34. “Do something today for a better tomorrow.” – Anonymous

35. “ It’s never too late  to be who you might have been.” – George Eliot

36. “People change and things go wrong but just remember life goes on.” – Mac Miller

37. “God gave us rain to remind us that life will not always be sunny but it will keep going on.” – Anonymous

38. “If something does go wrong, here is my advice… keep calm and carry on.” – Maira Kalman

39. “I’ll be strong, I’ll be wrong, oh but life goes on. Oh, I’m just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.” – Taylor Swift

40. “There’s no time for regrets. You’ve just got to keep moving forward.” – Mike McCready

41. “Even though we have been hurt, we must find a way to get through it, life goes on whether we want it to or not. The world keeps turning no matter how bad we feel. This is why we have to learn how to bounce back and keep moving forward.” – Rashida Rowe

42. “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

43. “You can’t have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.” – Charles Kettering

44. “Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” – Sonia Ricotti

45. “Everyday is the opportunity for a better tomorrow.” – Hugh Laurie

46. “Life goes on, and one should look ahead and not backward.” – Sonali Bendre

47. “If you’re not okay, that’s okay. It will happen sometimes. But you have to tell yourself that things will be better tomorrow. Eve if they’re not better tomorrow, keep telling yourself they will be. Because eventually, tomorrow will be better .” – Sam Miller

48. “Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” – Allen Saunders

49. “You can’t stop living just because it hurts. Life goes on and so should you!” – Anonymous

50. “Morning will come, it has no choice.” – Marty Rubin

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51. “It’s always darkest before the dawn. So hold on to hope and be strong because it doesn’t last forever this darkness.” – Astrid Alauda

52. “It is not what happens that determines the major part of your future. What happens, happens to us all. It is what you do about what happens that counts.” – Jim Rohn

53. “One thing always sure. Life goes on with you or without you, no matter how much you have seen.” – Lalita Tademy

54. “As life goes on, the more you allow any negativity to consume your thoughts, the less room you have for positivity to enter them.” – Demi Lovato

55. “We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Oprah Winfrey

56.  “Head up. Shoulders back. Tomorrow is a new day.” – Anonymous

57. “Nature knows no pause in progress and development, and attaches her curse on all inaction.” – Johan Wolfgang Von Goethe

58. “We cannot control the wind but we can adjust our sails.” – Anonymous

59. “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

60. “Tomorrow the sun will rise on all your doubts.” – Marty Rubin

61. “Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.” – Steve Maraboli

62. “Life isn’t about waiting around for things that happen tomorrow. It’s about what we do right now while were alive!” – Anonymous

63. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E.E Cummings

64. “Whether you choose to move on from your struggles and enjoy life or waddle in your misery, life will continue.” – Germany Kent

65. “Life goes on. People move on, but God remains on your side.” – Gift Gugu Mona

66. “Accidents happen. Our bones shatter, our skin splits, our hearts break. We burn, we drown, we stay alive.” – Moïra Fowley-Doyle

67. “You cannot be truly humble, unless you truly believe that life can and will go on without you.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana

68. “Empires collapse, civilizations disappear, health deteriorates, and bodies turn to ash, but life will always go on” – Mouloud Benzadi

69. “The biggest thing I’ve learned is to smash my own spiders and get on with my day. There will be another!” – Hoda Kotb

70. “In the end, we all become stories.” – Anonymous

71. “There’s always tomorrow and it always gets better.” – Ariana Grande

72. “If you fail today there is always tomorrow to try again. You always have that second chance tomorrow.” – Avina Celeste

73. “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can .” – Anonymous

74. “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards.” – Soren Kierkegaard

75. “Mistakes happen and life goes on.” – Sourav Ganguly

76. “Sooner or later we’ve all got to let go of our past.” – Dan Brown

77. “Note to self: Nobody is worth stressing over. Move on, leave people behind and go find yourself. The world is your. Life goes on.” – Anonymous

78. “Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over.” – Guy Finley

79. “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

80. “You can’t turn the clock back, so you have to look ahead.” – Mel Gibson

81. “The longer your life goes on, the more death you face.” – Patrick Swayze

82. “Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible.” – Anonymous

83. “Don’t forget you’re simply human. It’s okay to have a meltdown, just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed. Life goes on.” – Anonymous

84. “Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.” – Steve Maraboli

85. “The beginning is always today.” – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

86. “Life is about change. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes it’s beautiful. But most of the time, it’s both.” – Lana Lang

87. “As long as you’re still alive, you always have the chance to start again.” – Emily Acker

88. “Be strong, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it never rains forever.” – Anonymous

89. “Be strong, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it never rains forever.” – Anonymous

90. “Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that, so no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep your head up, and handle it.” – Tupac Shakur

91. “Life doesn’t stop for anybody.” – Kevin Hart

92. “Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” – Germany Kent

93 . “… of all things this was the saddest, that life goes on: if one leave’s one’s lover, life should stop for him, and if one disappears from the world, then the world should stop, too: and it never did. And that was the real reason for most people getting up in the morning: not because it would matter but because it wouldn’t.” – Truman Capote

94. “One day the world stopped without any warning, spring didn’t know how to wait, showed up not even a minute late.” – BTS

95. “Nothing is permanent. Not even the end of the world.” – Isaac Marion

96. “The sky is blue, the grass is green and life will go on.” – Aly Aubrey

97. “I will go anywhere as long as it is forward.” – David Livingston

98. “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them — that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu

99. “There is nothing permanent except change.” – Heraclitus

100. “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.” – Richard Bach

Bonus Life Goes on Quote

Bonus: Here is our last and final Life Goes on Quote. We hope it will inspire you to shake off your past, and look forward to the promise of a better future:

 “Stop Acting As If Life Is A Rehearsal. Live This Day As If It Were Your Last. The Past Is Over And Gone. The Future Is Not Guaranteed.” – wayne dyer –

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50 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY

The Obstacle Is The Way Quotes

Dream chasing is not for the faint of heart. Not only does it take massive courage to reach for the dreams and goals that many shrug off as impossible, but it also takes grit, tenacity, and an almost god-like will power to see things through. Indeed, success demands the overcoming of obstacles. And having and handful of powerful quotes to inspire you to keep moving forward against all odds is wise. As such, we’ve decided to publish the best The Obstacle Is The Way quotes to inspire you to succeed in the face of failure.

So, if you’re a fellow dreamer, or an aspiring high achiever, these inspiring words will keep you going strong. And if you’re ready to get started, let’s dive in.

50 Best Quotes From The Obstacle is The Way

Best Obstacle Is The Way Quotes

1. “It’s okay to be discouraged. It’s not okay to quit. To know you want to quit but to plant your feet and keep inching closer until you take the impenetrable fortress you’ve decided to lay siege to in your own life—that’s persistence.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

2. “To argue, to complain, or worse, to just give up, these are choices. Choices that more often than not, do nothing to get us across the finish line.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

3. “Failure shows us the way—by showing us what isn’t the way.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

4. “You know what’s better than building things up in your imagination? Building things up in real life.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

5. “ Uncertainty and fear are relieved by authority. Training is authority. It’s a release valve.” – Ryan, Holiday The Obstacle is The Way

6. “Remember that this moment is not your life, it’s just a moment in your life.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

7. “He knew that to aim low meant to accept mediocre accomplishment. But a high aim, if things went right, create something extraordinary.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

8. “Like Earhart, Rommel knew from history that those who attack problems and life with the most initiative and energy usually win .” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

9. “We talk a lot about courage as a society, but we forget that at its most basic level it’s really just taking action—whether that’s approaching someone you’re intimated by or deciding to finally crack a book on a subject you need to learn.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

10. “Genius often really is just persistence in disguise.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

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11. “It doesn’t matter whether this is the worst time to be alive or the best, whether you’re in a good job market or a bad one, or that the obstacle you face is intimidating or burdensome. What matters is that right now is right now.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

12. “It’s a huge step forward to realize that the worst thing to happen is never the event, but the event and losing your head.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

13. “Problems are rarely as bad as we think—or rather, they are precisely as bad as we think.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

14. “This is one thing all great men and women of history have in common. Like oxygen to a fire, obstacles became fuel for a blaze that was their ambition. Nothing could stop them, they were (and continue to be) impossible to discourage or contain. Every impediment only served to make the inferno within them burn with greater ferocity.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

15. “We blame our bosses, the economy, our politicians, other people, or we write ourselves off as failures or our goals as impossible. When really only one thing is at fault: our attitude and approach .” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

16. “The most harmful dragon we chase is the one that makes us think we can change things that are simply not ours to change.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

17. “It’s supposed to be hard. Your first attempts aren’t going to work. It’s going to take a lot out of you- but energy is an asset we can always find more of. It’s a renewable resource. Stop looking for an epiphany, and start looking for weak points. Stop looking for angels, and start looking for angels. There are options. Settle in for the long haul and then try each and every possibility, and you’ll get there.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

18. “You’ll have far better luck toughening yourself up, than you ever will trying to take the teeth out of a world that is, at best, indifferent to your existence” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

19. “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

20. “Think progress, not perfection.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

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21. “Today most of our obstacles are internal, not external.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

22. “Like any good school, learning from failure isn’t free. The tuition is paid in discomfort or loss and having to start over.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

23. “The good thing about true perseverance is that it can’t be stopped by anything besides death.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

24. “Each time, you’ll learn something. Each time, you’ll develop strength, wisdom, and perspective. Each time, a little more of the competition falls away. Until all that is left is you: the best version of you.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

25. “Where the head goes, the body follows. Perception precedes action. Right action follows the right perspective.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

26. “The one way to guarantee we don’t benefit from failure—to ensure it is a bad thing – is to not learn from it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

27. “Bad companies are destroyed by crisis. Good companies survive them. Great companies are improved by them.” – Andy Grove, The Obstacle is The Way

28. “Persist in your efforts. Resist giving in to distraction, discouragement, or disorder.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

29. “Failure puts you in corners you have to think your way out of. It is a source of breakthroughs.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

30. “The things that hurt, instruct.” – Benjamin Franklin , The Obstacle is The Way

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31. “If you think it is simply enough to take advantage of the opportunities that arise in your life, you will fall short of greatness. Anyone sentient can do that. What you must do is learn how to press forward precisely when everyone around you sees disaster.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

32. “ True will is quiet humility, resilience , and flexibility; the other kind of will is weakness disguised as bluster and ambition. See which lasts longer under the hardest of circumstances.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

33. “Wherever we are, whatever we’re doing and wherever we are going, we owe it to ourselves, to our art, to the world to do it well. That’s our primary duty. And our obligation.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

34. “There is no good or bad without us, there is only perception. There is the event itself and the story we tell ourselves about what it means.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

35. “We forget: In life, it doesn’t matter what happens to you or where you came from. It matters what you do with what happens and what you’ve been given.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

36. “Failure really can be an asset if what you’re trying to do is improve, learn, or do something new.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

37. “No one said you can’t ever cry. Forget ‘manliness.’ If you need to take a moment, by all means, go ahead. Real strength lies in the control or, as Nassim Taleb put it, the domestication of one’s emotions, not in pretending they don’t exist.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

38. “If an emotion can’t change the condition or the situation you’re dealing with, it is likely an unhelpful emotion. Or, quite possibly, a destructive one. But it’s what I feel. Right, no one said anything about not feeling it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

39. “Death doesn’t make life pointless, but rather purposeful.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

40. “Blessings and burdens are not mutually exclusive.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

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41. “How we interpret the events in our lives, our perspective, is the framework for our forthcoming response—whether there will even be one or whether we’ll just lie there and take it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

42. “First, see clearly. Next, act correctly. Finally, endure and accept the world as it is.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

43. “An entrepreneur is someone with faith in their ability to make something where there was nothing before. To them, the idea that no one has ever done this or that is a good thing.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

44. “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

45. “Our actions may be impeded . . . but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

46. “Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed—and you haven’t been.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

47. “There are far more failures in the world due to a collapse of will than there will ever be from objectively conclusive external events.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

48. “You will come across obstacles in life—fair and unfair. And you will discover, time and time again, that what matters most is not what these obstacles are but how we see them, how we react to them, and whether we keep our composure” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

49. “Our perceptions determine, to an incredibly large degree, what we are and are not capable of. In many ways, they determine reality itself. When we believe in the obstacle more than in the goal, which will inevitably triumph?” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

50. “We decide what story to tell ourselves. Or whether we will tell one at all.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

Bonus Obstacle is The Way Quote

“Focus on the moment, not the monsters that may or may not be up ahead.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

Focus on The Moment Quote

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There you have it friend, 50 of the best quotes from The Obstacle is The Way . Study these remarkable quotes, and then put them into action in your daily life. Certainly the few gems we shared on this page should be enough to at least get you started on smashing through some of those daily obstacles we all face in life.

Lastly, if there is one book we would recommend to all entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, or even big dreamers who find themselves deep into the fire and fury that inevitably follows such pursuits, it would be the book we derived these great quotes from, The Obstacle Is The Way . It definitely is a book every dreamer and achiever should have in their library.

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With that being said, we hope you enjoyed these encouraging quotes. Now get out there and start leveraging this wisdom to turn your toughest trials into your greatest triumphs.

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100+ EARL NIGHTINGALE QUOTES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THE WORLD TODAY

Earl Nightingale Quotes

Earl Nightingale was a highly influential personality who came to fame in the 20th century. He retired early by the age of 35, pioneered one of the first audio-recordings in the success and self-development industry, and eventually published one the most well thought-out and masterfully narrated success guides ever created. Having discovered the secret to success , and then generously sharing that secret with the rest of the world, his contribution to modern society is for all intents and purposes, unmatched. As such, we aim to ensure his legacy and sage advice continues to change peoples lives. Which is why, we’ve decided to publish this collection of the very best Earl Nightingale quotes from a variety of his best works.

“Earl Nightingale Has Inspired More People Toward Success And Fortune Than Any Other Motivational Speaker On The Planet.” – zig ziglar –

So, if you’re ready to learn from the wise words of one of the world’s most prominent scholars on the subject of success, and learn the very secret to success while you’re at it, then let’s dive into these quotes:

BEST EARL NIGHTINGALE QUOTES

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1. “Every one of us is the sum total of his own thoughts.” – Earl Nightingale

2. “People are where they are because that is exactly where they really want to be whether they will admit that or not.” – Earl Nightingale

3. “Your world is a living expression of how you are using and have used your mind.” – Earl Nightingale

4. “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become reality.” – Earl Nightingale

5. “When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself” – Earl Nightingale

6. “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” – Earl Nightingale

7. “ Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us.” – Earl Nightingale

8. “It is not what happens to you in life that makes the difference. It is how you react to each circumstance you encounter that determines the result.” – Earl Nightingale

9. “Wherever there is danger, there lurks opportunity; wherever there is opportunity, there lurks danger. The two are inseparable.” – Earl Nightingale

10. “The strangest secret in the world is that you become what you think about.” – Earl Nightingale

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Earl Nightingale Quotes on Success

This next batch of quotes is some of Earl’s wisest words on the topic of finding and achieving success. No doubt, all of his advice can be attributed to success, but this next handful of quotes are the most poignant.

With that said, if you’re here in search of success insights then these Earl Nightingale quotes on success will do the trick. Enjoy.

11. “People with goals succeed because they know where they are going.” – Earl Nightingale

12. “Whatever the majority of people are doing, under any given circumstance, if you’ll do the exact opposite, you will probably never make another mistake as long as you live.” – Earl Nightingale

13. “We are all self-made, but only the successful will admit it.” – Earl Nightingale

14. “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.” – Earl Nightingale

15. “Success is not the result of making money; making money is the result of success… and success is in direct proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

16. “A success is anyone who is doing deliberately a worthy predetermined job, because that’s what he decided to do deliberately.” – Earl Nightingale

17. “There is no success without suffering. I think that the word ‘suffering’ was meant to mean tremendous effort and direction.” – Earl Nightingale

18. “Successful people form the habit of doing what failures don’t like to do. They like the results they get by doing what they don’t necessarily enjoy.” – Earl Nightingale

19. “Men credited with all kinds of ability, talent, brains and know how, including the ability to see into the future, frequently have nothing more than the courage to keep everlastingly at what they set out to do. They have that one great quality that is worth more than all the rest put together. They simply will not give up! When a man makes up his mind to do something then it’s only a matter of time. Staying with time takes bulldog persistence. This seems to be the entrance examination to success – lasting success — of any kind!” – Earl Nightingale

20. “We tend to live up to our expectations.” – Earl Nightingale

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21. “Your success will always be measured by the quality and quantity of service you render.” – Earl Nightingale

22. “ Successful people are not without problems. They’re simply people who’ve learned to solve their problems.” – Earl Nightingale

23. “Most people tiptoe through life, hoping to make it safely to death.” – Earl Nightingale

24. “A success is the school teacher who is teaching because that’s what she wants to do.” – Earl Nightingale

25. “The only person who succeeds is the person who is progressively realizing a worthy ideal.” – Earl Nightingale

26. “All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” – Earl Nightingale

27. “Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” – Earl Nightingale

28. “A person who does not read is no better than one cannot read.” – Earl Nightingale

29. “Any person who contributes to prosperity must prosper in turn.” – Earl Nightingale

30. “A great attitude is not the result of success; Success is the result of a great attitude.” – Earl Nightingale

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31. “If the grass is greener on the other side it’s probably getting better care.” – Earl Nightingale

32. “Each of us creates his or her own life largely by our attitude.” – Earl Nightingale

33. “One extra hour of study per day and you’ll be a national expert in five years or less.” – Earl Nightingale

34. “If you don’t have a good model for success, just look at what everybody else is doing and do the opposite.” – Earl Nightingale

35. “Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations.” – Earl Nightingale

36. “Plant your goal in your mind. It’s the most important decision you’ll ever make in your entire life.” – Earl Nightingale

37. “The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.” – Earl Nightingale

38. “We must radiate success before it will come to us. We must first become mentally, from an attitude standpoint, the people we wish to become.” – Earl Nightingale

39. “Just one great idea can completely revolutionize your work and, as a result, your life.”

40. “You must radiate success before it will come to you.” – Earl Nightingale

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Inspiring Earl Nightingale Quotes

If you’ve never read or listened to any of Earl Nightingales books or audio books, we highly recommend the investment. Quotes are a great starting place to get you accustomed to his line of thinking, but you’ll get the most out of his teachings by studying his material thoroughly.

With that said, here are some of the most inspiring Earl Nightingale quotes we collected during our study. Enjoy.

41. “A person’s discontent can be said to be measured by the distance between what he has and what he wants.” – Earl Nightingale

42. “We will receive not what we idly wish for, but what we justly earn. Our rewards will always be in exact proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

43. “You are now and you do become, what you think about.” – Earl Nightingale

44. “Perseverance is another word for faith!” – Earl Nightingale

45. “Act the part of the successful person whom you’ve decided to become.” – Earl Nightingale

46. “We all walk in the dark and each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light.” – Earl Nightingale

47. “A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can’t go anywhere till you change it.” – Earl Nightingale

48. “The key that unlocks energy is ”Desire’.’ It’s also the key to a long and interesting life. If we expect to create any drive, any real force within ourselves, we have to get excited.” – Earl Nightingale

49. “Creativity is an expression of our enthusiasm.” – Earl Nightingale

50. “Everything begins with an idea.” – Earl Nightingale

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51 . “Work never killed anyone. It’s worry that does the damage. And the worry would disappear if we’d just settle down and do the work.” – Earl Nightingale

52. “Problems are challenges to creative minds. Without problems, there would be little reason to think at all.” – Earl Nightingale

53. “The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else.” – Earl Nightingale

54. “Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now.” – Earl Nightingale

55. “Your problem is to bridge the gap which exists between where you are now and the goal you intend to reach .” – Earl Nightingale

56. “You’ll find boredom where there is the absence of a good idea.” – Earl Nightingale

57. “There is a time when one must decide either to risk everything to fulfill one’s dreams or sit for the rest of one’s life in the backyard.” – Earl Nightingale

58. “Don’t concern yourself with the money. Be of service … build … work … dream … create! Do this and you’ll find there is no limit to the prosperity and abundance that will come to you.” – Earl Nightingale

59. “Do each day all that can be done that day. You don’t need to overwork or to rush blindly into your work trying to do the greatest possible number of things in the shortest possible time.” – Earl Nightingale

60. “What’s going on in the inside shows on the outside.” – Earl Nightingale

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Earl Nightingale Quotes from The Greatest Discovery

Earl Nightingale’s first published book was ‘The Greatest Discovery’ which won him the Napoleon Hill Gold Medal for Literary Excellence. [1] As such, this next batch consists of some of the best Earl Nightingale quotes from his book ‘The Greatest Discovery’. We hope you enjoy this rare collection of inspiring quotes.

If you want to learn more about Earl Nightingale before you dive into this next batch of quotes, this is a terrific place to start here: Who His Earl Nightingale?

61. “The best is never the most popular.” – Earl Nightingale

62. “Using our intuition along with our intelligence as a guide, can be the best way to produce super ideas.” – Earl Nightingale

63. “Planting a problem or question deep in the subconscious by first turning it every which way during an in-depth conscious attempt to solve it, usually results in the answer eventually appearing completely unbidden in our consciousness.” – Earl Nightingale

64. “When can think better, more profitably, and serve more people through ideas than we can ever do physically.” – Earl Nightingale

65. “The ideas we hold should be in concert with our goals, if our goals are to be successfully achieved.” – Earl Nightingale

66. “An idea is the bringing together of known increments to provide a new result.” – Earl Nightingale

67. “Service, we are here to serve each other. And every one of us does who receives anything back in the way of return. Those who do not serve, do not receive anything.” – Earl Nightingale

68. “The greatest thing in the world is the opportunity to be of service to others.” – Earl Nightingale

69. “Attitude comes very close to being everything about success or failure.” – Earl Nightingale

70. “There’s a place for every person who will persevere .” – Earl Nightingale

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71. “My habit of muttering to myself, “Stay with it!” had paid off, just as it always does.” – Earl Nightingale

72. “It’s staying with it that separates the winners from the losers.” – Earl Nightingale

73. “A person can have a great education, but if he also has a poor attitude, he will almost certainly fail.” – Earl Nightingale

74. “We are what we repeatedly do, but what we do is a matter of choice.” – Earl Nightingale

75. “We become successful to the extent of our true desires and determination, and we do so by building on our strong points; our forte.” – Earl Nightingale

The Strangest Secret Quotes by Earl Nightingale

Earl Nightingale’s claim to fame and lasting legacy was his creation of the audiobook ‘The Strangest Secret’. We’ve provided a few quotes from this masterpiece in earlier sections; however, this batch focuses on the very Strangest Secret quotes by Earl Nightingale.

76. “Books are filled with ideas, and ideas spur us into action.” – Earl Nightingale

77. “I can determine what I think about, therefore I can determine what I become and what I have.” – Earl Nightingale

78. “Our minds are the gyrocompasses of our lives, we can only go were they direct us, and we are in charge of our minds.” – Earl Nightingale

79. “You will do more good for the rest of the human race enthusiastically going full bore after the things you want, than in any other way, because the only way you can get the things you want is by providing service to others — and the more intense and enthusiastic you are about it, the better will be your service. It’s the way the free-market private enterprise American system works.” – Earl Nightingale

80. “The universal key to success simply put is this… as you think , so shall you become.” – Earl Nightingale

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81. “You’ll do best at what you most want to do in the pursuit of your personal goals, in so doing, you’ll provide the maximum service to those you need to help you.” – Earl Nightingale

82. “Ideas are the most important things on earth, and each of us has his or her our own idea factory — it comes as standard equipment at birth.” – Earl Nightingale

83. “Don’t ever say, I’d like to get to the point where I can start taking things easy.” – Earl Nightingale

84. “Our rewards, all the years of our lives, will be in proportion to our service. We are here, we live, in order to serve one another.” – Earl Nightingale

85. “Without ideas, we’d still be sitting in the trees grooming one another.” – Earl Nightingale

86. “There are no guarantees. Don’t confuse opportunity with guarantee.” – Earl Nightingale

87. “It’s best you get rid of that terrible word “security” now, once and for all, there’s no such thing as security as long as you’re alive. Dead you’re secure. Unborn you’re secure. If you’re alive, you’re the very epitome of insecurity.” – Earl Nightingale

88. “People will make you rich, or keep you broke, depending on the way you serve them. You should make up your mind at the outset if you are planning to become a successful entrepreneur , that you are going to make people outside the organization and inside the organization your special concern.” – Earl Nightingale

89. “You can’t lose money on a customer if you treat him or her the way they should be treated.” – Earl Nightingale

90. “Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity.” – Earl Nightingale

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91. “The successful person does things. The unsuccessful person has done things done to him or her.” – Earl Nightingale

92. “Life should be an exciting adventure. It should never be a bore. A man should live fully , be alive. He should be glad to get out of bed in the morning. He should be doing a job that he likes to do because he does it well.” – Earl Nightingale

93. “Your success will always be measured by the quality and quantity of service you render.” – Earl Nightingale

94. “There is no fragment of this freedom of ours, that can’t be turned into the success we seek.” – Earl Nightingale

95. “There are no jobs so humble, that they do not have lurking within them the opportunity for greatness and all the success we could possibly want, but it takes that expectant attitude to see it.” – Earl Nightingale

96. “More than any other factor perhaps, the unsuccessful person can usually be identified with a group.” – Earl Nightingale

97. “The person who succeeds in America is the person who sets his or her own wages, goals, and lifestyle.” – Earl Nightingale

98. “The American people can become whatever it is they want to become – the trouble is, they seldom make that decision.” – Earl Nightingale

99. “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice… it is conformity.”

100. “The unsuccessful person sowing little , reaps little.” – Earl Nightingale

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101. “The law is, that our financial return will be in direct proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

102. “If you believe you can enrich yourself by deluding others, you can end only by deluding yourself.” – Earl Nightingale

103. “ Money is the harvest of our production.” – Earl Nightingale

104. “No man can get rich himself unless he enriches others.” – Earl Nightingale

105. “The greatest journey is the journey of the mind.” – Earl Nightingale

Bonus Earl Nightingale Quote

Bonus: Here’s our last and final Earl Nightingale quote. It’s been said in one of the earlier quotes in a different way. But, it’s being rehashed here because we believe it’s one of his best, and it’s the one you’ll stand to gain the most from. So, if you take any quote from this page to run with, this is the one to take, Enjoy.

“We Become What We Think About Most Of The Time, And That’s The Strangest Secret.” – earl nightingale –

There you have it, the most comprehensive collection of Earl Nightingale quotes on the web. We hope the wisdom found in his words inspires you to learn more about this inspiring human.

But most importantly, we hope his quotes will eventually lead to your own serious study of his time-tested philosophy of success.

That said, if you enjoyed these quotes, please share them. Or, if you think there’s a Millennial or Gen Z’er out there who could benefit from the learning of Earl Nightingale’s timeless wisdom, please share these quotes with them as well. Because there’s no doubt, that his success philosophy is one of the best kept secrets of this generation.

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75 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT RESPECT

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Respect is a fundamental human need. We all crave respect and admiration from others, and we all have a deep need for self-respect as well. As Maya Angelou once put it, “I think it’s important to respect yourself because if you don’t then nobody else is going to respect you.”

Thus, both having and giving respect is essential to a happy and fulfilling life. It’s the foundation of a healthy self-esteem, a positive self-image, and our ability to give respect to others. Respect is an important part of life, and it’s critical to earn if one is striving for more success and influence in their lives.

So, if you’re looking for a little bit of inspiration and some of the best sayings and quotes about respect, you’ll find both here:

BEST QUOTES ABOUT RESPECT

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1. “Respect is earned by action alone, not self-graticulation.” – Paul Combs

2. “Self-respect knows no considerations.” – Mahatma Gandhi

3. “You can’t force someone to respect you, but you can refuse to be disrespected.” – Barb Schmidt

4. “As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others.” – Robert Schuller

5. “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.” – Albert Einstein

6. “Do not tolerate disrespect, not even from yourself.” – Unknown

7. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

8. “You should never be surprised when someone treats you with respect, you should expect it.” – Sarah Dessen

9. “Self respect is the fruit of discipline ; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. ” – Abraham Heschel 

10. “Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.” – John Herschell

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11. “Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.” – R.G. Risch

12. “If you have some respect for people as they are, you can be more effective in helping them to become better than they are.” – John W. Gardner

13. “Blood, sweat and respect. First two you give, last one you earn.” – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

14. “Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use.” – Gamaliel Bailey

15. “When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us.” – Arapaho proverb

16. “Respect other people’s feelings. It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them.” – Roy T. Bennett

17. “I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” – Jackie Robinson

18. “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” – Bryant H. McGill

19. “How people treat you with their karma. How you react is yours.” – Wayne W. Dyer

20. “I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one’s self-respect.” – Mahatma Gandhi

21. “There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.” – Henri Amiel

22. “Be you. The world will adjust.” – Barry Popik

23. “Love yourself enough to surround yourself with people who respect you.” –  Anonymous

24. “Life is short, and we should respect every moment of it.” – Orhan Pamuk

25. “A human being is not to be handled as a tool but is to be respected and revered.” – Felix Adler

26. “When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.” – Dalai Lama

27. “The right to be respected is won by respecting others.” – Vasyl Sukhomlynsky

28. “Always respect another’s opinion and another’s point of view.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba

29. “Responsibility and respect for others and their religious beliefs are also part of freedom.” – Horst Koehler

30. “If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.” – Louis D. Brandeis

31. “One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.” E. W. Howe

32. “Have a big enough heart to love unconditionally, and a broad enough mind to embrace the differences that make each of us unique.” – D.B. Harrop

33. “To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness. ” – Robert Moley

34. “You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” – Amy Bloom

35. “The fact that someone else loves you doesn’t rescue you from the project of loving yourself.” – Sahaj Kohli

36. “Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.” – Laurence Sterne

37. “Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew

38. “Everyone’s a STAR and deserves the right to twinkle.” – Marilyn Monroe

39 “Respect is how to treat everyone.” – Richard Branson

40. “Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” – Bruce Lee

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41. “Respect is as important as love in a relationship!” – Anonymous

42. “Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you.” – Roy T. Bennett

43. “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” – Confucius

44.   “I am who I am. That’s why my friends and peers respect and appreciate me.” – Kevin Hart

45. “The idea of respect is more than just being polite.” – Bruce Glassman

46. “Little people are indifferent. Superior people are caring.” – Maxima Lagac’e

47. “I can be hurt only by people I respect.” – Mary Balogh

48. “I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.” – Herbert H. Lehman

49. “Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.” – Leo Tolstoy

50. “Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one is idolized.” – Albert Einstein

51. “Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.” – Ed Mylett

52. “Show up early, treat people with respect and perform at the highest levels till the world can’t deny you.” – Grant Cardone

53. “Our lives are a work of art. Plant seeds of love and respect and reap a harvest of prosperity and peace.” – Joan Pillen

54. “We can’t expect to be respected if we can’t respect ourselves.” – Derrick Jackson

55. “Don’t worry what others think of you, be confident and straightforward with decency and others will respect you.” – Lori Greiner

56. “Respect is earned, not demanded.” – Stacy Halls

57. “The respect you give others is a dramatic reflection of the respect you give yourself.” – Robin Sharma

58. “The only authority I respect is the one that causes butterflies to fly south in the fall and north in the springtime.” – Tony Robbins

59. “In many ways, effective communication begins with mutual respect, communication that inspires, encourages others to be their best.” – Zig Ziglar

60. “My company survives because I’ve learned to respect the ideas of people younger than me and recognize when my wisdom is obsolete.” – Robert Kiyosaki

61. “To undermine a man’s self-respect is a sin.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

62. “Service to many leads to greatness, great respect, great satisfaction.” – Jim Rohn

63. “No matter how they’re treating you there is one way to not only their respect, but turn the tables. Excellence.” – David Goggins

64. “The more that you treat your troops with respect, the more they’re going to respect you.” – Jocko Willink

65. “The highest form of self love and self respect is being fit.” – Bedros Keuilian

66. “People don’t have to like you, they have to respect you.” – Kevin O’Leary

67. “The more you respect yourself, the less disrespect you’ll put up with from others.” – Mel Robbins

68. “When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.” – Mark Twain

69. “Reject rejection! If someone says no, just say NEXT.” – Jack Canfield

70. “Don’t ask for respect. Earn it.” – Robin Sharma

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71. “People really do respect those who are willing to speak their truth.” – Wayne Dyer

72. “I don’t want to be liked, I want to be respected. Because if you like me you can throw me away too quick. If you respect me, you may not even like what I was wearing, but you’ll say, “I respect that.” – Ray Lewis

73. “We should respect all people.” – Helen Keller

74. “We do not covet anything from any nation expect for their respect.” – Winston Churchill

75. “You must find the courage to leave the table if respect is no longer being served.” – Mel Robbins

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Bonus: Here’s one last and final respect quote. We think it holds the key to a better life and a better world. Enjoy:

“Respect Is One Of The Greatest Expressions Of Love.” – miguel angel ruiz –

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Quotes about MBA degree : In the past few decades, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore has emerged as a formidable institution for pursuing MBAs. This is because this premier institute has attracted top students from across India, and even abroad. However, a large number of students who apply to this institute do not realize that this is not a school for MBAs, but rather a business school that caters to the needs of the Indian economy and society.

In college, the mba degree is a popular degree to get. This is because the program takes some time and involves a lot of study. However, the real benefit of getting this degree is that it has helped many students in their careers. Some students want to get an MBA degree but fail to realize that this is not a shortcut to success. The true benefit of getting an MBA degree is a bright future.

The effects of a mba degree are immediate. On the first day of class, you will be in the middle of a massive class discussion. You’ll be able to learn more and apply your knowledge in the most effective way possible. The class material is what really matters, and we know that’s what you’re interested in, so remember that as you study.

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MBA isn’t the end of a tough journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one…

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MBA degree is an exciting time. It marks both an ending and a beginning; it’s warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future.

Start each day believing in your dreams. Know without a doubt that you were made for great things like MBA Deegre.

Congrats, you did it! But remember that the hard work has just begun! Congratulations on completing MBA degree!

Learning everyday is ultimately the key to success. Don’t ever stop learning, dreaming and achieving. Go get the “em, graduate!

The future holds no promises, but rather mysteries and surprises. What you’ve learned will prepare you for both. Congratulations and all the best for the future!

Today is a milestone of achieving an MBA degree. It tells you how far you’ve come. Keep learning, keep trying, keep accomplishing, and keep venturing on through your journey. Congratulations!

When you think about the last four years, you’ll probably remember that your greatest lessons came from outside the classroom. It’s a good reminder that learning doesn’t stop just because you received an MBA degree.

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“With my MBA in hand, I’m not just another graduate; I’m a force of business knowledge and determination.”

“The two most valuable letters after my name are now M and B and A – Master of Business Administration!”

“My MBA journey was a test of patience, persistence, and passion. I emerged stronger, wiser, and finally an MBA graduate!”

“After years of late nights and countless case studies, I can proudly say, ‘I have an MBA, and I have what it takes.'”

“From textbooks to boardrooms, my MBA has taken me places I never dreamed of. It’s not just an achievement; it’s my passport to success.”

“I used to dream of an MBA; now, I’m living the dream. It’s not just a degree; it’s a game-changer!”

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“In the world of business, an MBA is like a secret key that unlocks opportunities, and today, I’ve got that key in my hand.”

“An MBA is more than just a degree; it’s a testament to hard work, ambition, and the endless possibilities that await.”

“Completing my MBA wasn’t easy, but it was worth every sleepless night. Today, I’m not just an MBA graduate; I’m a conqueror!”

“They say that the only limit to your achievements is your imagination. Well, my MBA has broadened my horizons, and I’m ready to imagine big.”

“An MBA is not just a qualification; it’s a commitment to lifelong learning and an investment in a future of endless potential.”

“I came, I learned, and now I conquer. My MBA journey has given me the tools to build my own success story.”

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Today is the right time to invest in me.

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MBA, the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.

All these years, I cursed life during my MBA, now it makes me feel blessed about it.

I’ve often desired to do something, but I’ve never found the motivation to do it. My MBA made me do it.

I applied to these Master’s Degree programs because I had never studied so diligently in my life.

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“Mischief Managed.” — Harry Potter

“The best is yet to come.” — Frank Sinatra

“There’s just no telling how far I’ll go.” — Moana

“Dream big and dare to fail.” — Norman Vaughan

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela

“I wish that I could have this moment in my life.” — Nicki Minaj

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” — Oscar Wilde

“As we go on, we remember all the times we had together.” — Vitamin C

“Goodbye to you. Goodbye to everything that I knew.” — Michelle Branch

“She turned her can’ts into cans, and her dreams into plans.” — Kobi Yamada

“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” — Oprah Winfrey

“Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.” — Michelle Obama

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“Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten.” — Natasha Bedingfield

“We know what we are but we know not what we may be.” — William Shakespeare

“The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse.” — Edward Koch

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.” — William Arthur Ward

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“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” — C.S. Lewis. Quotes about MBA degree

“It’s something unpredictable, but in the end it’s right, I hope you had the time of your life.” — Green Day

“It is with passion, courage of conviction, and a strong sense of self that we take our next steps into the world.” — Legally Blonde

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“Kid, you’ll move mountains.” — Dr. Seuss

“Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper.” — Beyoncé

“It was all a dream.” — Biggie. Quotes about MBA degree!

“And if at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.” — Aaliyah

“Before I had it, I closed my eyes and imagined the good life.” — Kanye West

“Watch out for me, I’m bound to glow.” — Drake. Quotes about MBA degree

“What didn’t break me made me better.”— Lil Baby. Quotes about MBA degree

“For every dark night, there’s always a brighter day.” — Tupac Shakur

“What was once in the wind shield, is now in my rear view” — Jonathan McReynolds

“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.” — J.R.R. Tolkien. Quotes about MBA degree

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential.” — Maya Angelou

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“All work and no play never made me lose it. All business all day keeps me up a level.” — Lorde

“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” — Judy Garland

“Ain’t about how fast I get there, ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side — it’s the climb.” — Miley Cyrus

“And this is the part where you find out who you are.” — The Maine

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“I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.” — George Fairman. Quotes about MBA degree!

“I got my MBA at Burberry, but I will get my Ph.D. at Apple.” – Angela Ahrendts. Quotes about MBA degree!

“When it comes to success in business, an MBA degree is optional. But a GSD, which is only earned by Getting Stuff Done, is required.” – Christine Comaford-Lynch

“The people who run the major banks have MBAs and wear suits. And when those people in suits come to the homes of people who don’t have a high school diploma, don’t even speak English, and offer them a home at zero percent down, that doesn’t make a hell of a lot of sense.” – Ramin Bahrani

“My daughter has fulfilled all of my dreams because she has a BA and MBA in business. She’s both a financial analyst and a plus-size model. She has the best of both worlds because, in modeling, you have to have something to fall back on.” – Beverly Johnson

“We don’t have much in the way of a business strategy. Like no business plan. Which I say to torment all my friends who are VCs or MBAs. That’s always entertaining. The deal is, it’s a mixture of luck and persistence.” – Craig Newmark

“Sometimes during the two-year curriculum, every MBA student ought to hear it clearly stated that numbers, techniques, and analysis are all side matters. What is central to business is the joy of creating.” – Peter Robinson

“A 2001 survey of business owners with MBAs conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology found that money was the primary motivator for only 29% of women, versus 76% of men. Women prioritized flexibility, fulfillment, autonomy, and safety.” – Warren Farrell

So, what is the big deal about having an MBA degree?  This is a question that most people ask. If you’re wondering what it’s all about, the next few articles will give you the low-down on the reasons why this degree is so important for you.

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39 Inspiring Quotes About Business Growth — and Tips for Success

45 Inspiring Quotes About Business Growth — and Tips for Success

Here are some favorite quotes about business growth to inspire you — plus expert advice to spark new ideas.

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Businesses face pressure to grow and evolve rapidly to stay competitive. But growth can be difficult, and even the most intrepid among us sometimes need an extra dose of inspiration .

We’ve rounded up 39 quotes about business growth — and advice for success — to inspire you and spark new ideas. Have a favorite quote that we missed? Click to tweet and add yours.

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“Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” – Michelle Obama, from Becoming

“Play by the rules, but be ferocious.” – Phil Knight, founder, Nike

“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” – Sigmund Freud, neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis

“Motivation is the catalyzing ingredient for every successful innovation.” – Clayton Christensen, economist and Harvard professor

“Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow.” – Tony Robbins, motivational speaker and writer

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” – John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. president

Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. John F. Kennedy

“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” – Napoleon Hill, author

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” – Andy Rooney, broadcast journalist

“Mistakes are the growing pains of wisdom.” – William George Jordan, writer/editor

“The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, writer/statesman

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anaïs Nin, writer

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – T.S. Eliot, author

“The only way you are going to have success is to have lots of failures first.” – Sergey Brin, co-founder, Google

“If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” – Dhirubhai Ambani, founder, Reliance Industries

“I do not know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it.” – Susan Butcher, sled dog racer

I do not know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it. Susan Butcher

“To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart.” – Thomas Watson, Sr., former chairman and CEO, IBM

“It’s very easy to be different but very difficult to be better.” – Jonathan Ive, former chief design officer, Apple

“Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying in space.” – Chris Hadfield, astronaut

“Happy employees lead to happy customers, which leads to more profits.” – Vaughn Aust, COO, Gemini

Happy employees lead to happy customers, which leads to more profits. Vaughn Aust

“Employees want to feel inspired by their leaders…hire individuals who will lead by example.” – Jody Kohner, EVP global enablement, Salesforce

“Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it.” – William Durant, co-founder, General Motors

“Many companies get trapped by the paradox of hitting numbers ‘now’ versus improving sales for future quarters or years ahead.” – Tiffani Bova , growth and innovation evangelist, Salesforce

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu, Chinese Taoist philosopher

Quotes about business transformation

“[Businesses] rarely come up for air to re-evaluate how they are selling. This means that current sales practices, process, and organizational structure may in fact be hindering their growth more than any external factor they believe they are facing.” – Tiffani Bova, growth and innovation evangelist, Salesforce

“Consumers now expect to be able to get things, talk to someone, and do what they want at any time. That’s led to a divide. Some companies and products provide such a perfect, seamless experience that it has raised the bar. In fact, it’s so easy and seamless that we kind of forget to be impressed. But what they’re doing is making the ones that don’t deliver that kind of great experience all the more obvious.” — Susan Weinschenk, chief behavioral scientist and CEO, The Team W

“Customer experience professionals love to think about their customer journey maps, but these can be very rigid. How many consumers follow the same exact path to get to their outcome? Very few. I believe consumer experiences need to be far more dynamic than they are today — not just personalized, which we’ve been talking about for a few years. After all, companies can leverage data about customers in the moment — what they did in the last 24 minutes or hours, not in the last 24 days.” — Tom Puthiyamadam, transformation consulting leader, PwC [ read the full interview ]

“We’ve been talking about the importance of ‘ customer-centricity ’ for some time. But until now retailers have lacked both the technology and the mandate to connect marketing, sales, service, and commerce systems to enable a 360-degree view of the customer. Now that relevant and personalized engagement has emerged as a key differentiator, retailers will finally make the investments to deliver on the promise of putting the customer at the center of everything they do.” — Rob Garf, vice president and general manager, retail, Salesforce

“Companies that invest more in digital transformation actually outperform their peers over time. These companies are more prepared for disruption, better able to monetize new digital channels, and better able to build a bigger user base. What’s more, this phenomenon exists regardless of industry.” — Geoff Cubitt, CEO and founder, Cardinal Griffin, LLC

Companies that invest more in digital transformation actually outperform their peers over time. Geoff Cubitt

“Data itself is not enough to create personalized experiences. Artificial intelligence is required to turn a comprehensive data trove into insights that can anticipate customers’ needs and act as their digital assistant. Much like his or her pre-industrial counterpart, a B2I (business-to-individual) virtual tailor, for example, would know each individual’s measurements and tastes in fabrics, styles, and other variables, and could thus make highly personalized recommendations.” — Peter Schwartz, senior vice president, strategic planning, Salesforce [ read the full article ]

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Quotes about the artificial intelligence impact on business growth.

“Accenture forecasts that AI could double the economic growth rates of 12 major countries by 2035. These gains will come from computers doing what they have always been good at — freeing us to make better use of our time. For instance, AI makes it possible to automate routine tasks such as responding to simple customer questions. It can also be used to spot changes in customer preferences, identify visual problems in manufacturing, further automate agriculture, identify fraud, and better inform business decision-making.” — Richard Socher, CEO, You.com [ read the full article ]

“AI is about more than replacing each worker with a robot. It will involve the disruption and reshaping of whole industries. Business models will evolve to be quite transparent. In a world of AI, consumers will have high access to information, perhaps using their digital assistant to find the best price or analyze which product has received the best reviews. It will no longer be possible to use information asymmetry to charge people a disproportionate amount.” — Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, chairman and CEO, Sinovation Ventures 

“Imagine a customer walking up to a supermarket shelf and holding his or her smartphone up against different bags of potato chips. Using image processing, language processing, and analytics, AI-enabled systems can help that customer check which brand is best for their low-sodium diet, or whatever their taste profile might be.” — Glen Hartman, president and co-founder, Accenture Interactive [ read the full interview ]

“You don’t need to know how the technology of a microwave works to use it — it is simply a tool. We’re now entering the same phase with AI, thanks to the influx of no-code, point-and-click tools. AI will become a widely used utility by everyone, regardless of technical background. As a result, most of the AI applications in the coming years will be built by people with little or no AI training.” — Vitaly Gordon, co-founder and CEO, Faros AI 

AI will become a widely used utility by everyone, regardless of technical background. Vitaly Gordon 

“Companies use technologies such as deep learning to help them feed their computer networks vast quantities of information so they recognize patterns more quickly. But for all their enormous potential, current success is based on fitting to patterns of historical training data. There’s still much work to do to train models how to reason. They can only be trained to find patterns in historical data. The problem is this training data isn’t neutral — it can easily reflect the biases of the people who put it together. It can encode trends and patterns that reflect and perpetuate prejudice and harmful stereotypes.” — Timnit Gebru, founder and executive director, The Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), [ read the full interview ]

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Quotes about growing workplace trends.

“Workers will need different skills to thrive in the workplace of the future. We’ll see a growing demand for advanced technological skills such as programming. Social, emotional, and higher cognitive skills — such as creativity, critical thinking, and complex information processing — will also be in demand. Growing occupations, meanwhile, will include those with difficult-to-automate activities, such as managers and doctors, as well as care workers and teachers. Training and retraining mid-career workers and new generations for the coming challenges will be another imperative.” — James Manyika, senior vice president, Google-Alphabet [ read the full interview ]

“In 1950, only 55% of the working-age population in the U.S. was employed. By 2015, that percentage had risen to 60% — representing a net increase of about 100 million jobs — after many potentially job-killing technologies had been introduced. These included shipping cranes, ATMs, and personal computer spreadsheets. The same could well be true of [AI], especially if we put into place the innovations in education that could help people adapt.” — Peter Schwartz, senior vice president, strategic planning, Salesforce [ read the full article ]

“AI is about enabling machines to augment humans — in other words, to complement human skills — rather than merely replace them. In most cases, AI’s skills are different to a human’s, so we are moving towards a symbiosis of the two.” — Robin Bordoli, partner, Authentic Ventures

“Beyond doing the right thing for their workers, companies have another reason to lean into workforce development initiatives: their own competitiveness. As demand for skills for the intelligent era heat up, so too will a war for talent.” — Sarah Franklin, CMO, Salesforce

“The shift to lifelong learning is absolutely essential. As the pace of technological change quickens, we need to be sure that employees are keeping up with the right skills to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution . That applies to both technical and soft skills. There will be changes in both areas.” — Zvika Krieger, technology advisor and former director of responsible innovation at Facebook 

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You don't need a Harvard MBA to know that the bedroom and the boardroom are just two sides of the same ballgame.

More business decisions occur over lunch and dinner than at any other time, yet no MBA courses are given on the subject.

An MBA is a great degree for career paths like investment banking, finance, consulting, and large companies. An MBA is not necessarily the right path for starting a tech company. You should be building a prototype, not getting an MBA in that case.

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You don't see a lot of MBAs as CEOs. The MBAs tend to get hired by the CEOs.

MBAs know everything but understand nothing.

All MBA have said are correct, but they can't execute it.

Oh Lord, there it is again. The question;" What kind of business should I start?" Incidentially, it has a twin that also sets me off: "What should I specialize in during the second year of my MBA studies?" Sorry, but those are two of the most profoundly upsetting questions anyone can ask - upsetting because the answer should be obvious: Do what turns you on, not what the statistics say is best.

You don't need a business plan. You don't need to have an MBA. All you need is a great idea. Anything is possible and you can accomplish it.

An MBA doesn’t impress me. A GSD does. GSD = Gets Stuff Done.

The last few decades have belonged to a certain kind of person with a certain kind of mind-computer programmers who could crank code, lawyers who could craft contracts, MBAs who could crunch numbers. But the keys to the kingdom are changing hands.The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a very different kind of mind-creators and empathizers, pattern recognizers and meaning makers.These people-artists, inventors, designers, storytellers, caregivers, consolers, big picture thinkers-will now reap society's richest rewards and share its greatest joys.

When valuing a startup, add $500k for every engineer, and subtract $250k for every MBA.

Successful entrepreneurs may hate hierarchies and structures and try to destroy them. They may garner the disapproval of MBAs for their creativity and wildness. But they have antennae in their heads. When they walk down the street anywhere in the world, they have their antennae out, evaluating how what they see can relate back to what they are doing. It might be packaging, a word, a poem, or even something in a completely different business.

MBA programs are underwritten by large companies and they succeed at producing future employees of large companies. In that regard, they are doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing.

Aesthetics has become too important to be left to the aesthetes. To succeed, hard-nosed engineers, real estate developers, and MBAs must take aesthetic communication, and aesthetic pleasure, seriously. We, their customers, demand it.

Teaching 23-year-olds in an MBA programme strikes me as largely a waste of time. They lack the background of experience. You can teach them skills - accounting and what have you - but you can't teach them management.

Financial hydrogen bombs built on personal computers by 26-year-olds with MBAs.

MBA students come out with: 'My staff is my most important asset.' Bullshit. Staff is usually your biggest cost. We all employ some lazy bastards who needs a kick up the backside, but no one can bring themselves to admit it.

I'm not sure I was a typical head of a company. Most people that run big companies come out of sales and they come out of marketing and they're quite serious and they have MBA's from very good schools and things like that. I'm an accidental CEO, thank the Disney Company.

We don't have much in the way of a business strategy. Like no business plan. Which I say to torment all my friends who are VCs or MBAs. That's always entertaining. The deal is, it's a mixture of luck and persistence.

Songwriting is a craft. Writing good songs on a a consistent basis doesn not happen spontaneously. In fact, most of our best songwriters learned to write good songs by writing a lot of not so good ones. Education matters in songwriting, just as it matters for physicists, chemists, doctors, lawyers and MBAs. Education lays the foundataion on which to build experience.

Hire extremely independent, intelligent, and passionate people, not necessarily "experts." Maybe three or four of my employees have MBAs, and those guys aren't necessarily at the top of the food chain.

If you think you can't, you're right.

If the question is, how do we best produce business people who can succeed in the post-Great Recession era, then I think the MBA programs and their connection to large companies remains intact but it's not the path to a "Business Brilliant" life. It's a path to a middle-class existence marked by large stretches of security and comfort with occasional eruptions that you're probably ill-prepared to handle. Do I sound too cynical?

We [in the MBA] get to create a situation where we're really choosing the students to join our environment based upon what we think they can teach the rest of us. We're always trying to attract people who are going to bring excitement and intellectual curiosity into our classrooms in our environment.

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167 Graduation Quotes That’ll Remind You to Follow Your Dreams

By Kristi Kellogg and Marilyn La Jeunesse

NEW YORK NEW YORK  MAY 18 Taylor Swift Delivers New York University 2022 Commencement Address at Yankee Stadium on May...

Finding the right graduation quote can be a tedious process. After four years of hard work, you want to commemorate this special moment with the right words. Something that defines who you are and sets the tone for the future. The truth of the matter is, it takes lots of blood, sweat, tears, and ramen to make it to graduation .

But, the day has finally come for you to don your hard-earned graduation robes, decorate your cap, and rewatch your favorite graduation movies to get excited for the big day. Bear your tassel proudly, and find the right motto for graduation captions on Instagram, of course. Hey, you didn’t work this hard in school just to post a captionless photo, right?

From inspirational quotes from Taylor Swift to funny graduation quotes from Timotheé Chalamet , we rounded up the best graduation quotes, best senior quotes, and graduation messages from celebrities, athletes, politicians, writers, cartoon characters and more. These thoughtful bits of advice are perfect to include in graduation cards (that go far beyond your “congratulations graduate” message), a commencement speech , or even to use for senior quotes in your yearbook. The choice is yours! Read on to discover 167 best graduation quotes.

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  • "Your life is your adventure. And the adventure ahead of you is a journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential." —Kerry Washington
  • “If you can do what you do best and be happy, you are further along in life than most people.” —Leonardo DiCaprio
  • "Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world." —Nelson Mandela
  • "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." —Nora Ephron
  • "You are about to start the greatest improvisation of all. With no script. No idea what's going to happen, often with people and places you have never seen before. And you are not in control. So say 'yes.' And if you're lucky, you'll find people who will say 'yes' back." —Stephen Colbert
  • "You must have some vision for your life. Even if you don't know the plan, you have to have a direction in which you choose to go." —Oprah
  • "You don’t go to university so you can punch a clock. You go to university so you can be in a position to make a difference." —Janet Napolitano
  • "Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today." —Malcolm X
  • "I've learned it's important not to limit yourself. You can do whatever you really love to do, no matter what it is." —Ryan Gosling
  • "Fight for what makes you optimistic about the world. Find it, insist on it, dig into it, go after it." —Jennifer Garner
  • "Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." —Martin Luther King Jr.
  • "You cannot dream of becoming something you do not know about. You have to learn to dream big. Education exposes you to what the world has to offer, to the possibilities open to you." —Sonia Sotomayor
  • "If I must give any of you advice it would be say yes. Say yes, and create your own destiny." —Maya Rudolph
  • "Your inexperience is an asset in that it will make you think in original, unconventional ways. Accept your lack of knowledge and use it as your asset." —Natalie Portman
  • "Take your risks now. As you grow older, you become more fearful and less flexible … Try to keep your mind open to possibilities and your mouth closed on matters that you don't know about. Limit your 'always' and your 'nevers.' Continue to share your heart with people even if it’s been broken." —Amy Poehler
  • "You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future." —Steve Jobs
  • "Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here." —Neil Gaiman
  • "When you respect the idea that you are sharing the Earth with other humans, and when you lead with your nice foot forward, you’ll win, every time. It might not be today, it might not be tomorrow, but it comes back to you when you need it." —Kristen Bell
  • "Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have you, you will never, ever have enough." —Oprah
  • "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." —Muhammad Ali
  • "Go make your big beautiful dent, and as you do so come down on the side of boldness. If you err, may it be for too much audacity, and not too little. For you really are enough. You have untold strengths and resources inside. You have your glorious self." —Sue Monk Kidd
  • "It is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. I know that sounds completely nuts. But, since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition." —Larry Page
  • "Some life lessons don’t ever change. They need to be highlighted and they need to be remembered throughout our entire lives. But how you embrace them will distinguish you from the pack." —Brooke Shields
  • "You and you alone are the only person who can live the life that writes the story that you were meant to tell." — Kerry Washington
  • "Be the hardest working person you know. Because if you’re not, someone else will be." —Ian Brennan
  • "In response to those who say to stop dreaming and face reality, I say keep dreaming and make reality." —Kristian Kan
  • "It’s your turn to choose and define what success means to you. Now, others will try to define it for you, but yours is the only voice that matters." — Octavia Spencer
  • Nobody else is paying as much attention to your failures as you are . . . to everyone else, it’s just a blip on the radar screen, so just move on. —Jerry Zucker
  • "I am here to tell you that whatever you think your dream is now, it will probably change. And that's okay." —Conan O'Brien
  • "Learn from every mistake because every experience, encounter, and particularly your mistakes are there to teach you and force you into being more who you are. And then figure out what is the next right move. And the key to life is to develop an internal moral, emotional G.P.S. that can tell you which way to go." —Oprah
  • "If we’d all stuck with our first dream, the world would be overrun with cowboys and princesses. So whatever your dream is right now, if you don’t achieve it you haven’t failed and you’re not some loser." —Stephen Colbert
  • "Don’t be afraid of fear. Because it sharpens you, it challenges you, it makes you stronger; and when you run away from fear, you also run away from the opportunity to be your best possible self."—Ed Helms
  • “Success is not about wealth or fame, but about inner happiness and fulfillment.” —Margot Robbie
  • “There are multiple sides to all of us. Who we are — and who we might be if we follow our dreams. —Miley Cyrus
  • “God will never give you anything you can’t handle, so don’t stress.” —Kelly Clarkson
  • "We're only here for so long. Be happy, man. You could get hit by a truck tomorrow." —​Timothée Chalamet​
  • “Don’t allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on sunglasses.” —Lady Gaga
  • "Get busy living or get busy dying." —Stephen King
  • "You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." —Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • "If you aren't going all the way, why go at all?" —Joe Namath
  • "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." —Wayne Gretzky
  • "You will stumble and fall, you will experience both disaster and triumph, sometimes in the same day. But it's really important to remember that like a hangover, neither triumphs nor disasters last forever." —Helen Mirren
  • "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." —Thomas Edison
  • "You have to dance a little bit before you step out into the world each day, because it changes the way you walk." —Sandra Bullock
  • "Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there." —Will Rogers
  • "The road to success is always under construction." —Lily Tomlin
  • "You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." —Robin Williams
  • "Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor." —Jackson Browne
  • “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” —Elbert Hubbard
  • “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” —Dolly Parton
  • “Sometimes it takes a good fall to know where you stand.” —Hayley Williams
  • “Success is nothing if you don’t have the right people to share it with; you’re just going to end up lonely.” —Selena Gomez
  • "The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away." —Joy J. Golliver
  • "That clock you hear is the sound of your own heart. Sink your teeth into this life, and don’t get let go." —Lin-Manuel Miranda
  • "No job or task is too small or beneath you. If you want to get ahead, volunteer to do the things no one else wants to do, and do it better." —Bobbi Brown
  • "You can’t do it alone. Be open to collaboration. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you. Spend a lot of time with them and it will change your life." — Amy Poehler
  • "When we show up, act boldly, and practice the best ways to be wrong, we fail forward. No matter where we end up, we’ve grown from where we began." —Stacey Abrams
  • "I celebrate you as you remember the power of grace and pride, and I challenge you to choose freedom over fear." —Janelle Monáe
  • "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." —John Dewey
  • "You could travel with the sheep, follow everybody else’s stuff, but then you’re not you. I guess if I want to say anything it’s ‘Be you.’ Be true to you, and that should make the ride a little more interesting." — Whoopi Goldberg
  • "There will be times when your best isn’t good enough. There can be many reasons for this, but as long as you give your best you’ll be OK." —Robert De Niro
  • "We may live in an age of instant messaging, instant gratification and Instagram, but there is no way to short circuit the path to success." —Tory Burch
  • "Now the first suggestion is to aim high, but be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a substantial impact on the world in which you live." —Sandra Day O’Connor
  • "As you graduate, as you deal with your excitement and your doubts today, I urge you to try and create the world you want to live in. Minister to the world in a way that can change it. Minister radically in a real, active, practical, get your hands dirty way." —Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  • "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." —Henry David Thoreau
  • "The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change." —Maya Angelou
  • "There is nothing more beautiful than finding your course as you believe you bob aimlessly in the current. Wouldn’t you know that your path was there all along, waiting for you to knock, waiting for you to become. This path does not belong to your parents, your teachers, your leaders, or your lovers. Your path is your character defining itself more and more everyday like a photograph coming into focus." —Jodie Foster
  • "Real leadership comes from the quiet nudging of an inner voice. It comes from realizing that the time has come to move beyond waiting to doing." —Madeleine Albright
  • "Dreams are lovely. But they are just dreams. Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty. But dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It's hard work that makes things happen. It's hard work that creates change." —Shonda Rhimes
  • "Don't just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table." —Barack Obama
  • “Life can be heavy if you carry it all at once. Know what to keep and what to release. Decide what is yours to hold, and let all the other things go." —Taylor Swift
  • “A lot of people give up just before they’re about to make it. You know you never know when that next obstacle is going to be the last one.” —Chuck Norris
  • “It’s the choice. You have to wake up every day and say, ‘There’s no reason today can’t be the best day of my life’.” —Blake Lively
  • “We are all deserving and we don’t need permission or an invitation to exist and to step into our power.” —Ilhan Omar
  • “Your self worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” —Beyoncé
  • "No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind." —Taylor Swift
  • "There’s something so special about a woman who dominates in a man’s world. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer." —Rihanna
  • "Understand that one day you will have the power to make a difference, so use it well." —Mindy Kaling
  • "I'm continually trying to make choices that put me out of my own comfort zone. As long as you're uncomfortable it means you're growing." —Ashton Kutcher
  • "It's amazing what you can get if you quietly, clearly and authoritatively demand it." —Meryl Streep
  • "It's the choice. You have to wake up every day and say 'There's no reason today can't be the best day of my life.'" —Blake Lively
  • "I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." —Michael Jordan
  • "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." —Derek Jeter
  • "My favorite animal is the turtle. The reason is that in order for the turtle to move, it has to stick its neck out. There are going to be times in your life when you’re going to have to stick your neck out. There will be challenges, and instead of hiding in a shell, you have to go out and meet them." —Ruth Westheimer
  • "There is no passion to be found in playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." —Nelson Mandela
  • "When someone who loves you hugs you, hug them back with two arms—don’t do the one-arm hug, because when you hug someone with two arms, it allows you to lean on somebody, and we all need someone to lean on." — Sandra Bullock
  • "Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success. —Bo Bennett
  • "You can never be the best. The only thing you can be the best at is developing yourself." — Natalie Portman
  • "Real courage is holding on to a still voice in your head that says, ‘I must keep going.’ It’s that voice that says nothing is a failure if it is not final. That voice that says to you, ‘Get out of bed. Keep going. I will not quit.'" —Cory Booker
  • "Cynicism has never won a war, or cured a disease, or started a business, or fed a young mind, or sent men into space. Cynicism is a choice. Hope is a better choice." —Barack Obama
  • "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us." —Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "When people tell you not to believe in your dreams, and they say 'Why?' say 'Why not?'" —Billie Jean King
  • "I encourage you to live with life. Be courageous, adventurous. Give us a tomorrow, more than we deserve." —Maya Angelou
  • "There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction." — Oprah Winfrey
  • "I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it." —Thomas Jefferson
  • “Sometimes the problem feels so big that changing one life doesn’t feel like enough. But it is.” —America Ferrera
  • “Don’t take yourself too seriously. Know when to laugh at yourself, and find a way to laugh at obstacles that inevitably present themselves.” —Halle Bailey
  • “Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.” —Gerard Way
  • “Every day is a new opportunity to change your life and be who you want to be.” —Demi Lovato
  • "Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered." —Michelle Obama
  • "Remember this: You are awesome. I’m not suggesting you be boastful. No one likes that in men or women. But I am suggesting that believing in yourself is the first necessary step to coming even close to achieving your potential." —Sheryl Sandberg
  • “Don’t ever doubt yourselves or waste a second of your life. It’s too short and you’re too special.” —Ariana Grande
  • "Ignore the naysayers. Really the only option is: head down and focus on the job." —Chris Pine
  • "Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own." —Michelle Obama
  • "The best remedy for those who are frightened, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be alone with the sky, nature, and God. For only then can you feel that everything is as it should be and that God wants people to be happy amid nature’s beauty and simplicity." —Anne Frank
  • "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." —E. E. Cummings
  • "I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself." —Emma Stone
  • "You don’t have to be famous. You just have to make your mother and father proud of you, and you already have." —Meryl Streep
  • "In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love." —Mother Teresa
  • “So often in life things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great good fortune.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg
  • “It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine.” —Eeyore
  • “What do you have to do? What do you want to do? Tomorrow is not promised. Make plans anyway.” —Lin Manuel Miranda
  • “There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.” —Jennifer Aniston
  • “For the great doesn’t happen through impulse alone, and is a succession of little things that are brought together.” —Vincent Van Gogh
  • "Change takes courage." —Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
  • "You're never a loser until you quit trying." —Mike Ditka
  • "Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions." —Albert Einstein
  • “Work so hard that you never have to introduce yourself.” —Gigi Hadid
  • "It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up." —Babe Ruth
  • "There are no regrets in life — just lessons." —Jennifer Aniston
  • "Stay hungry. Stay foolish." —Steven Jobs
  • "A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman." —Melinda Gates
  • "You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." —Oprah Winfrey
  • "To give any less than your best is to sacrifice a gift." —Steve Prefontaine
  • "Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity." —Will Smith
  • "Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement." —Matt Bondi
  • "If you can’t outplay them, outwork them." —Ben Hogan
  • "This above all: To thine own self be true." —William Shakespeare
  • "Do. Or do not. There is no try." —Yoda
  • "Be bold, be courageous, be your best." –Gabrielle Giffords
  • "It is absolutely still possible to make a difference." —Michelle Obama
  • “You’re not a slacker if you cut yourself some slack.” —Bill Gates
  • “Be persistent and never give up hope.” —George Lucas
  • “Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” —Gloria Steinem
  • "It is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate." —George Burns
  • “There’s always going to be someone who doesn’t like you.” —Ariana Grande
  • "All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney
  • “Started from the bottom, now we’re here.” —Drake
  • "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." —Eleanor Roosevelt
  • "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." —Sun Tzu
  • "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." —Arthur Ashe
  • "She turned her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans." —Kobi Yamada
  • "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind." —C.S. Lewis
  • "You can never be overdressed or overeducated." —Oscar Wilde
  • "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible.'" —Audrey Hepburn
  • "A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." —Jack Dempsey
  • “Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are.” —Lady Gaga
  • “Be kind to yourself a little more every day.” —Dua Lipa
  • “You will screw it up sometimes.” —Taylor Swift
  • “And here you are living despite it all.” —Rupi Kaur
  • “If you don’t have any shadows you’re not in the light.” —Lady Gaga
  • “Keep your eyes on the finish line and not on the turmoil around you.” —Rihanna
  • “For every winner, there doesn't have to be a loser. In fact, most success stories are less about competition and more about collaboration.” —Michelle Yeoh
  • “Time is the most valuable resource on the planet.” —Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
  • “Please don’t be afraid, don’t worry yourself. The end and beginning, beginning and end are connected.” —BTS’s Suga
  • “Trust your gut, keep throwing darts at the dartboard. Don’t listen to the critics – and you will figure it out.” —Will Ferrell
  • “Building your community is how you change the world.” —LeBron James
  • “Never let anyone put you in a box or tell you what you can do. Make sure you paint your own picture and go your own path, and continue to think outside the box.” —Magic Johnson
  • “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.” —Beyoncé
  • “Embrace your uniqueness for it is what makes you truly beautiful.” —Dove Cameron
  • “I’ve always done whatever I want and been exactly who I am.” —Billie Eilish
  • “Don’t try so hard to fit in, and certainly don’t try so hard to be different, just try hard to be you.” —Zendaya
  • “If you were born with the weakness to fall you were born with the strength to rise.” —Rupi Kaur
  • “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.” —Serena Williams
  • “You can be everything. You can be the infinite amount of things that people are.” —Kesha
  • “Do one thing every day that scares you.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
  • “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.” —Marilyn Monroe

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77 Positive and Inspiring Journey Quotes

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with these inspiring journey quotes. Life’s a thrilling ride, filled with ups and downs.

It’s about braving the storms and cherishing time spent with loved ones.

So whether your path is spiritual, an exciting travel adventure, or just starting something new in life, let these quotes fuel your spirit for exploration and discovery.

Journey quotes to begin your path towards greatness

1. “Never give up on your dreams, no matter how painful and difficult your journey is.” – Lisa

2. “The journey is never ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.” – Antonio Brown

3. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

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4. “Sometimes its more about the journey than the destination.” – Jamal Crawford

5. “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” – Arthur Ashe

6. “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson

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7. “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

8. “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake

inspiring journey quotes

9. “Sometimes we make the process more complicated than we need to. We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin

10. “Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

11. “Struggle teaches you a lot of things, and I am happy that I witnessed a roller coaster ride. The journey has improved me as a person and made me more matrure.” – Manoj Bajpayee

12. “Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.” – Henri Frederic Amiel

Life is a journey quotes

13. “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith

14. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost

15. “Learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it.” – Lolly Daskal

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16. “Life is a journey that have a lot of different paths, but any path you choose, use it as your destiny.” – Unknown

17. “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

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18. “Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

motivational journey quotes

19. “Everyday you got a chance to make your journey more beautiful than yesterday.” – Nitin Namdeo

20. “Every day is a journey and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho

21. “Everybody has their own story; everything has their own journey.” – Thalia

Enjoy the journey quotes

22. “Enjoy the journey as much as the destination.” – Marshall Sylver

your journey quotes

23. “Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame.” – Benedict Cumberbatch

24. “Enjoy the journey and try to get better everyday. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

25. “Enjoy the journey, the destination will come.” – Verghese

26. “Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life.” – Joyce Meyer

27. “Dream big, stay positive, work hard, and enjoy the journey.” – Urijah Faber

28. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

29. “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete.” – Chanda Kochar

30. “Enjoy the journey, enjoy every moment, and quit worrying about winning and losing.” – Matt Biondi

31. “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman

spiritual quotes about life journey

32. “I haven’t been everywhere but its on my list.” – Susan Sontag

33. “You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” – Les Brown

Inspirational journey quotes

34. “You can never regret anything you do in life. You kind of have to learn the lesson from whatever the experience is and take it with you on your journey forward.” – Aubrey O’Day

35. “Life is a journey. When we stop, things don’t go right.” – Pope Francis

quotes about the end of a journey

36. “There’s no map for you to follow and take your journey. You are Lewis and Clark. You are the mapmaker.” – Phillipa Soo

37. “I’m different than most people. When I cross the finish line of a big race, I see that people are ecstatic, but I’m thinking about what I’m going to do tomorrow. It’s as if my journey is everlasting, and there is no finish line.” – David Goggins

38. “We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” – Marcel Proust

39. “Though the road’s been rocky it sure feels good to me.” – Bob Marley

quotes about journey of life

40. “We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life so wonderful, so worthwhile.” – Earl Nightingale

41. “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs

42. “If my ship sails from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends.” – Enoch Powell

Motivational journey quotes 

43. “Make voyages. Attempt them. There’s nothing else.” – Tennessee Williams

44. “Gotta take that adventure in order to understand your journey.” – Jennifer Pierre

quotes on life journey

45. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

46. “The beauty of my journey is that it’s always been pretty unpredictable, so stay tuned.” – Andreja Pejic

47. “The journey not the arrival matters.” – T.S. Eliot

48. “The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi

49. “The goal is to die with memories, not dreams.” – Unknown

50. “Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.” – Theodore Roosevelt

51. “The harder you work from something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” – Sudhashree Acharya

52. “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy

53. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – ILHQ

long journey quotes

54. “When setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home.” – Rumi

Positive journey quotes

55. “You may only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West

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56. “Every day you got a chance to make your journey more beautiful than yesterday.” – Nitin Namdeo

57. “Stay positive. Better days are on their way.” – Unknown

58. “Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.” – Ralph Marston

59. “You make a life out of what you have, not what you’re missing.” – Kate Morton

next journey quotes

60. “Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise begins with new eyes.” – Richie Norton

61. “Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.” – Drew Barrymore

62. “Your journey has molded you for your greater good, and it was exactly what it needed to be. Don’t think you’ve lost time. There is no short-cutting life. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the now. And now is right on time.” – Asha Tyson

63. “And suddenty you know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” – Meister Eckhart

64. “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton

journey quotes

65. “Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” – Michelle Obama

66. “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

67. “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer

Journey of life quotes

68. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

our journey quotes

69. “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” – Carol Burnett

70. “Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll

71. “You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one to blame.” – Erica Jong

72. “If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather

73. “It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf

74. “Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier & healthier life.” – Germany Kent

75. “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz

76. “Our lives are the journey we take to find our true selves!” – Alyssa Gonzalez

embrace the journey quotes

77. “Your braver than you believe, stronger that you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne

Which of these journey quotes were your favorites?

We all have the potential within us to be great.

But greatness isn’t about luck. It’s a choice.

We must choose to succeed and take steps towards it.

Remember, the path to success is a journey, not a quick leap.

Let these quotes inspire you to stay focused on your goals and dreams, no matter what obstacles get in your way along the path.

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Top 10 Quotes for MBA Success with Explanation and Preparation Tips

To qualify for the MBA exams, candidates must stay motivated during the preparation phase. Here are the top 10 quotes for MBA success with their in-depth explanation.

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Top 10 Quotes For MBA Success

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Top 10 Quotes for MBA Success: The MBA is considered one of the most demanding programs in India. Candidates with an MBA degree are eligible to apply for multiple high-paying management roles in various industries. To pursue an MBA from top universities and colleges, it is crucial to excel in highly competitive MBA entrance exams like CAT , XAT, MAT, and more. 

As numerous aspirants apply for the MBA entrance exams in India, it is crucial for every candidate to follow a strict preparation habits to outshine these exams. During the preparation journey, many candidates often feel overwhelmed or stressed, which negatively affects their performance. 

In order to stay motivated throughout the MBA exam preparation, candidates must follow certain habits that help them avoid stress and distractions. One such way is to read motivational quotes from known personalities.

Top 10 Quotes for MBA Success

Here are the top 10 quotes for MBA success:

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“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun

This quote by Jim Ryun, a former Republican Politician of America, emphasises the difference between motivation and habit. It suggests that motivation is the initial driving force that propels people to start something, while habit, formed through consistent repetition, is what sustains their efforts in the long run. Therefore, to achieve success in MBA exams, candidates must cultivate the habit of remaining consistent throughout their preparation journey to achieve their final goal.

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“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier

Robert Collier’s quote highlights the idea that success is not the result of a single attempt but is instead the accumulation of consistent, small efforts over time. It emphasises the importance of persistence and daily dedication to achieving one’s goals, reinforcing the notion that success is a gradual process.

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Quotes for MBA Success -3

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

Through this quote, Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, encourages people to practise perseverance and resilience in achieving their goals. The message is that the speed of progress is less important than the determination to keep moving forward. Therefore, MBA aspirants must avoid comparing their preparation speed with others. Instead, they should remain persistent and focus on the journey toward their goals.

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“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller

Margaret Fuller’s quote highlights the transformative power of reading and learning. By suggesting that candidates who focus on enhancing their knowledge today will possess the knowledge to become a leader tomorrow.

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“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson

Greg Anderson’s quote encourages candidates to develop a shift in their mindsets to achieve success. Through this quote, the famous American author advocates for the appreciation of the process rather than solely focusing on the end result. It suggests that true fulfilment and happiness come from engaging in and enjoying the journey itself rather than fixating solely on reaching the final destination. 

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“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” – John D. Rockefeller

John D. Rockefeller’s quote advises people to avoid settling for mediocrity to achieve great success in life. Through this quote, the famous American businessman who once dominated the oil industry encourages individuals to be bold in their aspirations and to let go of satisfactory or comfortable situations in pursuit of achieving something greater. It reflects the idea that embracing change and taking risks can lead to extraordinary achievements.

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“Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them.” – Anonymous

This anonymous quote draws a distinction between those who merely dream of success and those who actively work towards achieving their goals. It serves as a reminder to MBA aspirants that turning aspirations into reality requires proactive effort and determination. Therefore, to realise the dream of entering the best MBA institutes, candidates must work diligently and keep themselves motivated throughout the preparation journey.

Quotes for MBA Success -8

“Procrastination is the thief of time.” – Edward Young

Edward Young’s quote conveys the negative impact of procrastination. It suggests that delaying tasks or decisions steals precious time that could be better utilised for productive and meaningful activities. This situation directly applies to MBA aspirants because those candidates who ignore or procrastinate on a challenging topic during preparation end up losing scores in the exam. 

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Quotes for MBA Success -9

“If you don’t sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice.” – Unknown

This quote emphasises the concept of sacrifice in pursuing one’s targets. It suggests that if people don’t sacrifice their present to achieve their future goals, they might end up sacrificing the very thing they desire in their life. Therefore, it is crucial to remain committed to the goal and invest time and effort to fulfil one’s ultimate target.

Quotes for MBA Success -10

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

Walt Disney’s quote expresses the idea that realising one’s dreams is within reach if people have the courage to actively pursue them. It highlights the importance of determination and perseverance in turning aspirations into achievements.

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Tips for Success in MBA Exam

MBA entrance exams in India are highly competitive. To secure admission to the top management institutes, it is essential that candidates follow a strategic approach during the preparation journey. Here are the most effective tips for success in the MBA exam:

Assess Strengths and Weaknesses

Determining one’s level of preparation is a crucial factor for success in MBA exams. Therefore, candidates must continuously evaluate their level of preparedness to identify the areas of improvement. Regular assessments also guide candidates in tracking their progress and allocating more time to challenging topics.

Set Daily Objectives

Setting daily targets helps candidates stay focussed on achieving their goals within the time limit. These objectives may include completing a specific topic, solving sample questions, or participating in mock exams. The aim is to avoid distractions and procrastination, ensuring effective preparation.

Keep a Journal

Cultivating the habit of maintaining a journal to document daily activities and assess weekly performance is highly beneficial. This practice provides a positive start to each new week, allowing candidates to track consistent growth and stay motivated throughout the preparation journey.

Seek Guidance from Mentors

Mentors play an important role in addressing candidates’ doubts and offering a comprehensive understanding of every topic included in the MBA exam syllabus. For 24/7 guidance and support, candidates should join PW MBA Online Coaching . By joining PW coaching, candidates can comprehensively cover the exam syllabus, participate in test series, and get individual attention from the comfort of their homes.

To succeed in the MBA exam, candidates must follow regular preparation habits and stay dedicated to achieving daily targets.

Procrastination is one of the major reasons for failure in MBA exams. Due to procrastination, candidates may lose valuable time, which they can use to enhance preparation.

The five factors of success in the MBA exams are perseverance, confidence, resilience, organisation, and hard work.

CAT is recognised as the most challenging MBA entrance exam in India.

Yes, PW faculties offer 24/7 doubt resolution facilities to MBA aspirants.

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21 quotes for business and management from 2021

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By Meredith Somers | MIT Sloan Ideas Made to Matter | November 29, 2021

“There are times when  there is a major disruption  that suddenly implies what worked so far is not going to work anymore and you need a new playbook.”

MIT Sloan professor Retsef Levi’s insight during an Executive Education webinar was directed at the COVID-19 pandemic, but the operations management expert added that this disruption could be anything from an epidemic to a technology or regulatory change.

And 2021 brought a lot of disruption — whether it was shaking up the “normal” 9-5 office schedule, introducing new forms of digital currency into the market, or reprioritizing company values.

Here are 20 other quotes and comments that captured the changes of this year.

“ Machine learning is changing , or will change, every industry, and leaders need to understand the basic principles, the potential, and the limitations.”  — Aleksander Madry, MIT computer science professor

“The  next 50 unicorns  are going to be technologies that create something related to sustainability.”  — Larry Fink, BlackRock CEO

“ Assertive leaders are not necessarily the most effective ones . American organizations need to diversify the prototype of what a leader should look like.” —Jackson Lu, MIT Sloan assistant professor of work and organization studies

“We need much  stronger labor protection laws  in order to allow AI researchers to organize against things that they see going really wrong.”  — Timnit Gebru, AI researcher

“We have coronavirus in the real world. Here, in the information ecosystem, you have  the virus of lies .”  — Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and  digital fellow at the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy

“All I can hope for is that we continue doing more to  hire and retain diverse talent , because diversity does bring upon creativity and is simply better for business overall.”  — Anita Kibunguchy, MBA ’15, Google product marketing lead

“Almost everyone thinks they’re  smarter than average .” — Andrew Lo, MIT Sloan professor of finance, and Stephen R. Foerster, Ivey Business School professor of finance

“ Understand who your customer is , what they care about — that’s the way to think about innovation. ” — David Robertson, MIT Sloan senior lecturer in operations management

“ Fintech goes back thousands of years . It really goes back to the invention of money.”  — Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, former MIT Sloan professor of the practice

“If you constantly chase cost reduction,  you will ultimately wear the system down  into total failure.” — MIT Sloan senior lecturer John Carrier

“Divesting from a stock doesn’t really change anything about  how that company is going to behave .” —  Jason Jay, MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative director

“This isn’t about getting  an anti-racism widget to market . It’s important to understand that what you’re changing here is value structures, and that doesn’t happen quickly.” — MIT Sloan lecturer Malia Lazu

“… So guess what,  you’re commuting to be back on Zoom , which is a new circle of hell in an open-plan office.”  — Drew Houston, SB ’05, Dropbox co-founder and CEO

“At the heart of the strategy is a strong belief … that  systemic problems require systemic solutions .” — Fiona Murray andRay Reagans, MIT Sloan associate deans

“If we’re serious about  building pipelines , we need to meet people where they’re at and lead with their assets.” —  Boston City Councilor-at-Large Julia Mejia

“Companies are leaving a lot of value on the cutting room floor by not investing in  the experience of their employees .”  — Kristine Dery, research scientist, MIT Center for Information Systems Research

“Do not be afraid to  take the role no one wants .”  — Dannielle Appelhans, MBA ’11, Rubius Therapeutics COO

“I thought I had to do it all, but in fact,  I only had to do what truly mattered  and made a difference.”  — Erica Dhawan,  MBA ’12, author of   “ Digital Body Language”

“Part of  being an authentic leader  is knowing what you don’t know and accepting lessons from all directions.”  — Carol Cohen, Cognizant senior vice president of global talent and transformation

“You can  do good and you can do well  at the same time.”  — Stephanie von Friedeburg, International Finance Corporation senior vice president of operations

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110 graduation quotes to send off the class of 2024 in style

Throwing a cap into the clouds after graduating from university.

Graduations are among life's biggest accomplishments. They speak to hard work , dedication and success.

For the graduate, it's a day well-earned. For friends and loved ones, it's a time to let someone special know that their achievement is recognized and celebrated.

Whether it be a kindergarten , high school or college graduation, honor the grad in your life this year with a thoughtful gift, greeting card or one of these inspirational graduation quotes.

In recognition of commencements of every kind, we’ve gathered a list of the best graduation quotes to post on Instagram , send via text or jot down in a heartfelt note.

To help you find exactly the right words, we've put together a comprehensive collection of sayings from notable figures including Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou , Mahatma Gandhi, Helen Keller and other luminaries.

You'll find short quotes, funny quotes from the likes of Steve Martin, Tina Fey and Robin Williams, and time-honored quotes from the treasured Dr. Seuss book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

Whatever message you’re searching for to celebrate someone special, you’re sure to find it in the compilation below.

So, without any further pomp and circumstance, here are the best graduation quotes to help you say "hat's off" to the class of 2024.

Best graduation quotes

Graduation Quotes

  • “A bright future beckons. The onus is on us, through hard work, honesty and integrity, to reach for the stars.” — Nelson Mandela
  • “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.” — Lou Holtz
  • “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” — Norman Vincent Peale
  • “Life loves to be taken by the lapel and be told, ‘I am with you kid. Let’s go!’” Maya Angelou

Graduation Quotes

  • “Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.” ― Omar N. Bradley
  • “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” — Estée Lauder
  • “You change the world by being yourself.” — Yoko Ono
  • “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” — Theodore Roosevelt
  • “You get whatever accomplishment you are willing to declare.” ― Georgia O’Keeffe

Graduation Quotes

  • “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
  • “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • “Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” — Malala Yousafzai
  • "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." — Mahatma Gandhi
  • “Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.” ― W.P. Kinsella

Graduation Quotes

  • “It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.” — Nelson Mandela
  • "The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books." ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • “Am I good enough? Yes, I am.” ― Michelle Obama, “Becoming”
  • “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” — Tony Robbins
  • “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” — Helen Keller

Graduation Quotes

  • “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” — Carol Burnett
  • “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible!’” ― Audrey Hepburn
  • "I scorched the earth with my talent and I let my light shine.” — André Leon Talley
  • “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” — Colin Powell
  • “I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart: I am, I am, I am.” — Sylvia Plath, “The Bell Jar”

Graduation Quotes

  • “Be the best of whatever you are.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • “Forever is composed of nows.” — Emily Dickinson
  • “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” — Steve Jobs
  • “To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.” ― Henri Bergson
  • “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” ― John Lennon, "Imagine"

Graduation Quotes

  • “A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.” — Joyce Meyer
  • “Passion first and everything will fall into place.” — Holly Holm
  • “You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So ... get on your way.” — Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
  • “The beginning is always today.” — Mary Shelley
  • “You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” — Oprah Winfrey
  • “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne, “Winnie the Pooh”

Short graduation quotes

Graduation Quotes

  • “Celebrate endings — for they precede new beginnings.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie
  • “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” — Mahatma Gandhi
  • “The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.” — Les Brown
  • “A star is a rock that never gave up on its dream to rise.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo
  • “Success is loving life and daring to live it.” ― Maya Angelou

Graduation Quotes

  • “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” — Nora Ephron
  • “Through discipline comes freedom.” — Aristotle
  • “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” ― Robert Collier
  • “What could we accomplish if we knew we could not fail?” — Eleanor Roosevelt
  • “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” ― John D. Rockefeller

Graduation Quotes

  • “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’” — Audrey Hepburn
  • “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” — Steve Martin
  • “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch
  • “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” — Mark Twain
  • “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela

Graduation Quotes

  • “Success is not the absence of failure; it’s the persistence through failure.” — Aisha Tyler
  • “Accept no one’s definition of your life. Define yourself.” ― Harvey Fierstein
  • “Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” — Robert H. Schuller
  • “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
  • “Your education has prepared you for what lies ahead.” — Conan O’Brien, 2020 Harvard commencement

Graduation Quotes

  • “What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” — Alfred Mercier
  • “The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.” — Arthur C. Clarke
  • “It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” — Jimmy Dugan, “A League of Their Own”
  • “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu

Graduation Quotes

  • “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” ― Theodore Roosevelt
  • “Persistence is the most powerful force on earth, it can move mountains.” — Albert Einstein
  • “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” — Helen Keller

Funny graduation quotes

  • “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” — Albert Einstein
  • “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
  • “I look to the future because that is where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” — George Burns
  • “Try not to have a good time ... This is supposed to be educational.” — Lucy Van Pelt, “Peanuts”

Graduation Quotes

  • “People don’t turn down money. It’s what separates us from the animals.” — Jerry Seinfeld
  • “When all else fails, there’s always delusion.” — Conan O’Brien
  • “Summer vacation does kind of set up an adulthood of disappointment. That first job, you’re like, ‘I have to go to work in July? What is this, Russia?’”— Jim Gaffigan, “Cinco”
  • “Adults are always asking little kids what they want to be when they grow up because they’re looking for ideas.”  —Paula Poundstone
  • “A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” — Frank Zappa

Graduation Quotes

  • “Do not take life too seriously — you will never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard
  • “You’re only given a little spark of madness, you mustn’t lose it.” — Robin Williams
  • “You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the water slide overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.”   — Tina Fey
  • “All my life, I always wanted to be somebody. Now I see that I should have been more specific.” — Jane Wagner
  • “If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving definitely isn’t for you.” — Steven Wright
  • “Never follow anyone else’s path. Unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path; then, by all means, you should follow that path.” — Ellen Degeneres
  • “You’re still here? It’s over. Go home. Go.” — Ferris Bueller, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”

Graduation Quotes

Inspirational graduation quotes

  • “All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.” — Viola Davis
  • “That’s a great motto for all of us — find somebody to be successful for. Raise their hopes. Rise to their needs.” — Barack Obama, Arizona State University commencement speech 2009
  • “Look back on the journey that brought you here. What moments challenged you most? When were you asked to step outside of your familiar territory in order to rise to the occasion of your potential? I want you to remember those moments because they will embolden you.” — Kerry Washington, George Washington University commencement speech 2013

Graduation Quotes

  • “Just because you don’t know what you want yet, it doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to want.” — Emily Henry, “The Love That Split the Wind”
  • “You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.” — Brigham Young
  • “You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.” — Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
  • “Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” — Martin Luther King, March for Integrated Schools
  •  “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” — Dr. Seuss, “Happy Birthday to You!”

Graduation Quotes

  • “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go...” — Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
  • “A great accomplishment shouldn’t be the end of the road, just the starting point for the next leap forward.” — Harvey Mackay
  • “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” — Henry David Thoreau, “Walden”
  • “It is you, the young and fearless at heart, the most diverse and educated generation in our history, who the nation is waiting to follow.” — Barack Obama, Selma Anniversary speech 2015

Graduation Quotes

  • “It’s opener, out there, in the wide, open air.” ― Dr. Seuss, "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!"
  • “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Dr. Seuss
  • “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” — Malcolm X
  • “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!” ― Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
  • “It is our failure to become of perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique.” — Conan O’Brien, 2011 Dartmouth College commencement address

Graduation Quotes

  • “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” — Bill Bradley
  • “There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.” — Ray Goforth
  • “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney
  • “Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” — Michelle Obama, “Becoming”
  • “I am a firm believer that you don’t achieve greatness on your own. There is always someone there to lend a hand.” — Greg Louganis

Graduation Quotes

Graduation quotes inspired by song lyrics

  • “Tonight / We are young /So, let’s set the world on fire / We can burn brighter than the sun.” — Fun, “We Are Young”
  • “I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly / I’ll do what it takes ‘til I touch the sky / And I’ll make a wish, take a chance, make a change and breakaway.” — Kelly Clarkson, “Breakaway”
  • “And I’ll be gone, gone tonight / The ground beneath my feet is open wide.” — One Direction, “Story of My Life’

Graduation Quotes

  • “You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine / Just own the night, like the Fourth of July.” — Katy Perry, “Firework”
  • “It’s something unpredictable, but in the end, it’s right / I hope you had the time of your life.” — Green Day, “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)”
  • “Ain’t about how fast I get there / Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side / It’s the climb.” — Miley Cyrus, “The Climb”
  • “I am unwritten / Can’t read my mind / I’m undefined / I’m just beginning / The pen’s in my hand / Ending unplanned.” —Natasha Bedingfield, “Unwritten”

Graduation Quotes

  • “As we go on, we remember / All the times we had together / And as our lives change / Come whatever / We will still be friends forever.” — Vitamin C, “Graduation (Friends Forever)
  • “I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance / Never settle for the path of least resistance.” — Lee Ann Womack, “I Hope You Dance”
  • “School’s out for summer / School’s out forever.” — Alice Cooper, “School’s Out”

Graduation Quotes

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77 Beautiful Journey Quotes & Captions To Inspire An Inner Awakening

Searching for some words to accompany your own journey? I’ve compiled the best list out there of the most beautiful journey quotes to inspire and uplift you…

Maybe the most famous quote about journeys that millions across the globe know is from Lao Tzu.  The ancient Chinese philosopher once said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And since then, adventurers, journeyers and wanderers have passed on their own journey inspiration. 

Whether your journey is a metaphorical or literal one, you will love my list of the best journey quotes that are guaranteed to lift you up and propel you forward. 

These are the 77 best journey quotes.

Beautiful Journey Quotes Instagram Captions

The Best Journey Quotes 

You may recognize a number of these quotes about journeys, as they come from the minds of some of the greatest individuals throughout history. These writers, leaders, musicians and adventurers understand the power of a life changing journey. 

1) “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t walk run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr. 

2) “the road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.” –  don williams, jr., 3) “the best part of life is to decide to make the journey through life like a best selling book. tell a fantastic story when you are ready to tell others how you did it. make sure life the best story ever written through a journey filled with overcoming obstacles, taking risks, and continuing to develop.” – catherine pulsifer, 4) “we are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. life is eternal. we have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. this is a precious moment. it is a little parenthesis in eternity.” – paulo coelho.

Journey Quotes

5) “If ever there was a metaphor to illustrate the importance of the journey over the destination, it is life itself. For everyone who departs from birth is destined for death, so the journey IS life. Savor it!” – Michele Jennae

6) “life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.” – peter hagerty, 7) “the secret of getting ahead is getting started. the secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – mark twain, 8) “it is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” – ernest hemingway.

Quotes About Journeys

9) “To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

10) “our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. but no matter, the road is life.”  ― jack kerouac, 11) “in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse.” – anthon st. maarten, 12) “this thing we call life is not a destination with an end but a path down which we continue to journey as long as we can breath. life is to be lived not squandered or to give away waiting for the end to close upon us.” – byron pulsifer.

Best Journey Quotes

13) “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

14) “life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “wow what a ride”” – hunter s. thompson, 15) “sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. the true joy of life is the trip.” — robert j. hastings.

Best Quotes About Journeys

Short Journey Quotes 

Quotes don’t have to be lengthy to capture the spirit of what they are trying to convey. These short journey quotes say so much with so little words. 

16) “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

17) “learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it.” – lolly daskal, 18) “a journey is time suspended.” –  louis l’amour, 19) “take voyages. attempt them. there’s nothing else.” ― tennessee williams.

Short Journey Quotes

20) “I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.”  — Carl Sandburg

21) “stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – fitzhugh mullan, 22) “life’s a journey, not a race.” – unknown, 23) “life is a journey. when we stop, things don’t go right.” – pope francis.

Short Quotes About Journeys

24) “It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin

25) “you must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” – les brown, 26) “i tramp a perpetual journey.” ― walt whitman, 27) “the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – marcel proust.

Funny Journey Quotes

28) “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln 

29) “life is about waking up. it is a journey of discovery and you’ve already bought the ticket and are sitting on the train.” – michael sheridan,, 30) “the only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – tony robbins, 31) “without music, life is a journey through a desert.” – pat conroy.

Funny Quotes About Journeys

32) “What you learn in tough times can be used in many ways to bless your personal life journey.” – Scott Gordon

33) “accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination.” – dwight d. eisenhower.

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Inspiring Journey Quotes  

Searching for the courage to take the first steps on your own journey? These inspiring journey quotes will light a fire under you, guaranteed to give you the courage you seek.

34) “I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan.” – Vivian Jokotade

35) “if you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” – unknown, 36) “you don’t have to understand my journey. you just need to respect it.” – izey victoria odiase, 37) “when setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home.” – rumi, 38) “to get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.” – chinese proverb, 39) “you have learned a lot, but there are still lots of learning for you as you journey through life. never stop learning.” – kate summers, 40) “when you’re on a journey and you come to a wall, always throw your pack over first, because then you will be sure to follow.” – yongey mingyur rinpoche, 41) “ big things have small beginnings.” – prometheus.

Inspiring Journey Quotes

42) “Life is a journey that have a lot different paths, but any path you choose use it as your destiny.” ― Ryan Leonard

43) “this is your journey, your body, your mind, and your spirit. dig deep, own it, and start doing things for you and by you.” – unknown author, 44) “as you journey down the path, don’t forget to be present moment-by-moment and absorb the beauty and richness of simply being alive.” – cary david richards, 45) “life is a journey of either fate or destiny. fate is the result of giving in to one’s wounds and heartaches. your destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential.” – caroline myss.

Inspiring Quotes About Journeys

46) “Temporary setbacks create opportunities for fresh commitment and renewal. There are seasons of sunshine as well as rain.” – T. D. Jakes,

47) “i believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.” – les brown, 48) “to find your confidence, get out of your comfort zone, overcome your fears, and begin the journey to discover and accomplish what you want to do with your life.” – doretha dingler.

Inspirational Journey Quotes

Journey Instagram Quotes & Captions  

Need a fantastic quote about journeys to accompany your own inspiring Instagram upload? These Instagram journey captions and quotes say so much in just the right amount of characters. 

49) “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – Izaak Walton

50) “always say yes to new adventures.”, 51) “it is better to travel well than to arrive.” –  arthur c. custance, 52) “always take the scenic route.”.

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53) “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

54) “don’t listen to what they say, go and see it for yourself.”, 55) “what’s on my bucket list everywhere.”, 56) “on a hard jungle journey, nothing is so important as having a team you can trust.” – tahir shah.

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57) “Travel not to find yourself, but to remember where you have been all long.”

58) “don’t spend your money on things. spend it on experiences”, 59) “leap and the net will appear.” – zen proverb, 60) “all journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ― martin buber, 61) “life is journey, travel it well.” – unknown.

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These funny quotes about journeys are short, punchy and shine a humorous light on some of the many obstacles a journey may come up against. 

62) “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” – Confucius

63) “me: “i want to travel more”, the bank account: “”like, to the park”, 64) “i have panicked unnecessarily in all four corners of the globe.” – jon ronson, 65) “good things come to those, who book flights.”.

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66) “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” –  John Steinbeck

67) “i crossed a time zone and i feel younger already. if i keep traveling west, i can become immortal” – jarod kintz, 68) “sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – jerry seinfeld.

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Actors, entrepreneurs, musicians and more are the minds behind these poignant celebrity journey quotes that are sure to inspire and make you smile. 

69) “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

70) “sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – drake, 71) “you can handle just about anything that comes at you out on the road with a believable grin, common sense and whiskey.”– bill murray, 72) “you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. you have to trust in something; your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. this approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” – steve jobs.

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73) “The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be Nice to everyone and always smile.” – Ed Sheeran

74) “you take people, you put them on a journey, you give them peril, you find out who they really are.” – joss whedon, 75) “if all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – dan rather, 76. “every day is a new journey for me, and i feel like, in my lifetime, i’ve been blessed to experience such a lot.” – bindi irwin, 77) “not everyone will understand your journey. that’s okay. you’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.” – banksy.

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26 Famous Quotes About the End of a Journey

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Published 10/11/2022

Belinda McLeod, BA in Secondary Education

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Discover end-of-a-journey quotes that provide inspiration for graduation, retirement, a special trip or adventure, or a funeral or memorial service.

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Sometimes you know that your life is about to change, but other times an unexpected event causes you to change course. You may be searching for the perfect end-of-a-journey quote as you contemplate your change. Here are some to consider. 

We have found quotes for graduating, retiring, or going on a journey. And if you consider death an end-of-journey event, we also have selections.

Jump ahead to these sections:

End of a journey quotes for graduation, end of a journey quotes for retirement, end of a journey quotes for a trip or adventure, end of a journey quotes for a funeral or memorial service.

Graduation is undoubtedly a significant life event. So here are some post-worthy quotes to use as you (or your friend or family member) enter the next phase of life.

1. “The heights by great men reached and kept/ Were not attained by sudden flight,/ But they, while their companions slept,/ Were toiling upward in the night.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Share this quote with someone who persevered through a tough educational challenge. 

2. “It has always seemed strange to me that in our endless discussions about education so little stress is laid on the pleasure of becoming an educated person, the enormous interest it adds to life. To be able to be caught up into the world of thought – that is to be educated.” – Edith Hamilton

Perhaps the graduate may not feel the “pleasure of becoming an educated person” so soon after graduation. 

3. “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.” – Tom Brokaw

Sometimes the best part about ending a phase of life is looking forward to the next one.

4. “Instruction ends in the schoolroom, but education ends only with life.” – Frederick W. Robertson

Sometimes the most important lessons are learned outside the classroom.

Some count the days until retirement, and others look at it with trepidation. Here are quotes that describe both types of outlooks.

5. “At every point in the human journey we find that we have to let go in order to move forward; and letting go means dying a little. In the process we are being created anew, awakened afresh to the source of our being.” – Kathleen R. Fischer

Surprisingly, you may find it hard to let go of your job. So here are some words of encouragement for those who face retirement with trepidation.

6. “Getting something done is an accomplishment; getting something done right is an achievement.” – Unknown

Are you celebrating someone who contributed significantly to your organization? Here’s a quote for someone who always went above and beyond.

7. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

As you reflect on your career and look forward to your future endeavors, remember that WHO you are is just as important as what you have accomplished (or will accomplish.)

There are a lot of quotes about embarking on a trip or adventure. However, few can describe the bittersweet end of a journey. So, here are some end-of-a-journey quotes that may help explain how you feel.

8. “Each difficult moment has the potential to open my eyes and open my heart.” – Myla Kabat-Zinn

Sometimes trips are difficult and painful. This quote describes how to look on the bright side of such experiences.

9. “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

You've likely seen this quote on Instagram posts or used by travel bloggers. Yes, this quote is overused. However, it may perfectly describe your love of adventure.

10. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

We love this quote! International travel – especially to countries significantly different from yours – can irrevocably change you.

11. “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

We have all had that painful travel experience. Hopefully, yours changed you for the better.

12. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by” — Robert Frost

This quote is from Robert Frost’s famous poem “The Road Not Traveled.” It’s often used at graduations but could work for any journey.

13. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd

Please accept our condolences if you recently lost a loved one. You may be looking for quotes about death for the funeral slideshow or service, so here are some to consider. 

Turn to Cake’s blog for additional help. These quotes might tell you if your loved one traveled a difficult road. And, of course, you might need help writing the eulogy for the service. 

14. “It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; ’tis rather an embryo state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?” – Benjamin Franklin

This quote is perfect for someone who needs reassurance that their loved one is enjoying the afterlife. 

15. “There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go.” – Unknown

Some end-of-journey quotes focus on the deceased, while this encourages those left behind. 

16. “For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.” – William Penn

Here’s another quote about continuing life’s journey after death.

17. “When he shall die/ Take him and cut him out in little stars/ And he will make the face of heav’n so fine/ That all the world will be in love with night/ And pay no worship to the garish sun.” – William Shakespeare

These lines from Romeo and Juliet give a romantic view of death. Juliet speaks these words about her star-crossed lover.

18. “I can assure you that those who have already passed have not only made it to the Other Side, but are in a state of bliss.” – Sylvia Browne

Sylvia Browne wrote these reassuring words in the Journal of Love & Healing. 

19. “There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning.” – Thornton Wilder

Thornton Wilder was an American playwright, most famous for his work “Our Town.”

20. “Death is nothing at all,/ I have only slipped into the next room/ I am I and you are you/ whatever we were to each other, that we are still.” – Henry Scott Holland

These beautiful lines open Henry Scott Holland’s poem “All Is Well.” You may consider using this piece during your loved one’s service or funeral slideshow.

21. “Your body is away from me/ but there is a window open/ from my heart to yours./ From this window, like the moon/ I keep sending news secretly.” – Rumi

Can poems be considered quotes? We think so. This short piece is “The Window” by Rumi. Readers will be comforted by the idea that their loved one is on the ultimate journey.

22. “The journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take” – J.R.R. Tolkien

This is the second quote by Tolkien on our list. 

23. “For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one” – Khalil Gibran

Khalil Gibran is the author of “The Prophet.”

24. “Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts” – Dorothy Ferguson

Are you saying goodbye to someone who wasn’t long on this Earth? Here is a quote to describe how you feel about your loved one’s passing.

25. “Perhaps passing through the gates of death is like passing quietly through the gate in a pasture fence. On the other side, you keep walking, without the need to look back. No shock, no drama, just the lifting of a plank or two in a simple wooden gate in a clearing. Neither pain, nor floods of light, nor great voices, but just the silent crossing of a meadow” – Mark Helprin

This quote could also offer great comfort to someone suffering a loss.

26. “Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation” – Rumi

This quote could be used for many different purposes – for someone retiring, moving, – or for someone who passed.

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We hope these quotes offer comfort and peace to those of you who are facing a significant transition. You may also look for poems or songs about journeys and change. Even if these words are no comfort, you may feel some solace knowing that others have faced similar difficulties. 

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10 Inspiring End of Month Quotes to Reflect and Motivate

Reflect, set goals, and stay motivated: end of month quotes to inspire.

As the end of the month approaches, it’s natural to take a moment and reflect on the past few weeks. It’s a time to celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and set new goals for the upcoming month. Reflection and motivation go hand in hand, providing the fuel we need to propel ourselves forward. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the importance of reflection and motivation at the end of the month and explore a collection of inspiring quotes that can guide and inspire you.

Why Reflection and Motivation Matter

Reflecting on the previous month’s accomplishments and challenges is crucial for personal and professional growth. It offers an opportunity to assess what worked and what didn’t, allowing you to make informed decisions for the future. Additionally, motivation plays a significant role in setting new goals and making improvements. It serves as a driving force that keeps you focused, determined, and enthusiastic about pursuing your dreams.

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Reflective quotes.

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” – J.P. Morgan

This quote reminds us of the importance of acknowledging our current situation and committing to growth. It is only through the acceptance of our circumstances and the desire for change that we can make progress. By taking the first step, we pave the way for transformation and success.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Self-reflection is a powerful tool for personal growth. This quote encourages us to look within ourselves and tap into our inner strengths and capabilities. Our past and future are only small pieces of the puzzle; it is our inner drive, determination, and resilience that truly define us.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs

Pursuing our passions and finding fulfillment in our work is key to achieving greatness. This quote is a reminder to follow our hearts and seek out the work that brings us joy. When we love what we do, we find the motivation and energy to give our best and achieve remarkable results.

Motivational Quotes

“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson

In moments of challenge and adversity, it’s easy to feel discouraged and overwhelmed. This quote serves as a reminder to stay determined and persistent. Just as the clock keeps ticking, we must keep moving forward, regardless of the obstacles that come our way.

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer

Happiness and success go hand in hand. This quote encourages us to find joy and fulfillment in the journey, rather than solely focusing on the end result. When we love what we do, success becomes a natural byproduct of our passion and dedication.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Believing in our dreams is the first step towards turning them into reality. This quote inspires us to nurture our aspirations and have faith in our abilities. When we believe in the beauty and potential of our dreams, we unlock the motivation and determination to bring them to life.

Quotes for Setting New Goals

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker

Setting goals is essential for progress and growth. This quote beautifully captures the importance of taking charge of our destiny by setting clear objectives. By actively shaping our future, we become architects of our own success.

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” – Jim Rohn

Change is inevitable in life, and embracing it can lead to incredible transformations. This quote reminds us that improvement requires taking action and stepping out of our comfort zones. By embracing change, we open ourselves up to new opportunities and experiences.

“The most effective way to do it is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart

Procrastination can be a roadblock to success. This quote encourages us to take action and not to be afraid of failure. By simply starting and taking the first step, we gain momentum and create a path towards progress.

Quotes for Maintaining Momentum

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

In the face of challenges and setbacks, it’s essential to remain resilient. This quote acknowledges that success is not the destination but rather the result of persevering through failures. It’s the courage to keep going that ultimately leads us to achieve our goals.

These end of month quotes serve as reminders of the power of reflection, motivation, and goal-setting. They encourage us to embrace our current circumstances, tap into our inner strengths, and stay determined on the path toward success. By applying these quotes to our daily lives, we can cultivate a mindset of growth, resilience, and inspiration.

As we approach the end of the month, take some time to reflect on your journey so far. Celebrate your achievements, learn from your challenges, and set new goals for the upcoming month. Remember the wisdom found in these inspiring quotes as you navigate your path towards success. Share your favorite end of month quotes in the comments to further inspire and motivate others on their own journeys.

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