Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and it can be challenging to stay inspired. Whether you’re looking for a boost to get through a tough day, motivation to chase your dreams, or just a smile to brighten your mood, these 30 inspirational quotes offer a mix of wisdom, humor, and encouragement.

10 Quotes to Motivate You to Keep Going

1. “Believe you can and you're halfway there.” —Theodore Roosevelt
   

2. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” —Sam Levenson
   

3. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill
   

4. “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” —C.S. Lewis
   

5. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” —Walt Disney
   

6. Your limitation—it’s only your imagination.
   

7. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” —Theodore Roosevelt
   

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

9. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” —Confucius
   

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

10 Inspirational Quotes to Brighten Your Perspective

1. “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” —Charles R. Swindoll
   

2. “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” —Dalai Lama
   

3. “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” —Albert Einstein
   

4. “Do one thing every day that scares you.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
   

5. “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.”
   

6. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” —William James
   

7. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
   

8. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” —Steve Jobs
   

9. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” —Peter Drucker
   

10. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” —C.S. Lewis
    
    

10 Funny Quotes to Keep You Smiling

1. “I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” —Lily Tomlin

2. “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” —Elbert Hubbard

3. “If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving definitely isn’t for you.” —Steven Wright

4. “I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right.”

5. “Life’s too short to hang out with people who aren’t funny.” —Unknown

6. “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” —Thomas Edison

7. “Some people graduate with honors, some just graduate with ‘Thank you, Lord.’” —Unknown

8. “My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I’ve finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already.” —Dave Barry

9. “Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.”

10. “I am an early bird and a night owl… so I am wise and I have worms.” —Michael Scott

    
    

Life Motivation & Inspiration for Quotes for You!

These quotes are more than just words — they’re little sparks of wisdom, joy, and perspective. Whether you need a little motivation to take action or just a good laugh, let these quotes guide and uplift you.

Which one is your favorite? Share it with someone who could use a little motivation or inspiration today!

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