Inspiration can result from many sources-books, experiences and sometimes statements made by revered individuals from the past. Truly, such wise men have constantly shared their wisdom throughout history, which continues to motivate and elevate us. Here are ten great, public domain quotations, unprotected by copyright, which offers you a fresh infusion of inspiration and insight for any situation you will face in your life.
1. Steve Jobs, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”- Here, Steve Jobs reminds us that passion is the bedrock of excellence. You see, if you’re passionate about what you do, working hard feels a little less of a pain and more like an experience embarked on for greatness.
2. Whenever I doubt myself, I remind of what Winston Churchill once said — “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
When you read that quote from Churchill, it screams to me success and failure are both temporary… but momentum goes one way.
3. You are the change that you want to see in the world. – Mahatma Gandhi
The ageless wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi says that your private individual deeds matter; the world will change only when it starts from within you and not by anyone else.
4. – William Butler Yeats, Irish poet, playwright and politician “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. – William Butler Yeats
The quote gives us the inspiration to make our own platforms. Do not expect for the perfect moment, make your self ready & declare this is my beautiful — give me a chance.
5. The future beholds greatness unittest what is bursting in us🙏❤ – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson spoke to the value of having that internal courage. Regardless of your past or what the future holds, you have infinite power within.
6. “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but rise every time we fall.” – Confucius
Mistakes are a part of life, we will all make them at some point or another — the difference and our greatness according to Confucius (well my interpretation) lies in how well do you receive that gift back?
7. “Whether you believe you can or whether you think and feel that all the effort in the world is too hard and challenging a task, either way– You are right! – Henry Ford
The quote by Ford refers to the mindset in which one operates, and it is of vital importance. Your belief in your abilities (or lack of) determines the success or otherwise, because those beliefs shape every action.
8. ― Tom Cunningham “The best to way to predict the future is be do it. – Abraham Lincoln
So instead of worrying about a future that has not happened, follow Lincoln and shape the kind of tomorrow you want with what you do today.
9. It is the depth of life, not the length – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The aim is not to last forever, but how long you feel alive. He tells us to fill each minute with sixty (or so?) Worth of distance run, To approach the moment as a new beginning Of one more lap up your personal mountain trail — Which makes Emerson sound almost inspiring.
10. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there. – Theodore Roosevelt
So true — Roosevelt tells us that confidence in oneself is half the battle. The number one thing u need to have is confidence in your self and your abilities, you should always believe that anything which comes of your mind can be real.
Conclusion
These quotes contain powerful lessons on persistence, the power of belief and taking action. Whether you need a quick shot of inspiration to help push through challenges, or perhaps just that little extra motivation needed to leverage your strengths and pursue the type of lifestyle, relationships or whatever else fills in YOUR blank space next — these quotes are here for YOU. So, if you need uplifting from the power of mindset to loving what you do — these words are sure to inspire and fire your rocket towards greatness.
