Daily Inspirational and Motivational Quotes
“It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.”— Jane Austen Insights on Today’s Quote Now, don’t get me wrong, words are wonderful. We can craft all kinds of inspiring ideals in our heads, but, in the end, those little internal monologues don’t pay the bills or feed the dog. … Read more
“The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.”— Mahatma Gandhi Insights on Today’s Quote To be honest, what’s really great about this quote is that it calls out our tendency to think we’re extraordinary just because we’re human. I mean, people can be a pretty mixed bag—kindness and cruelty, empathy … Read more
“I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.”— Aristotle Insights on Today’s Quote Conquering external enemies, in a way, is manageable because they’re “out there,” separate, almost tangible. You can map out strategies, gather allies, and charge forward. There’s pomp, there’s flair, … Read more
“Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift—there is nothing small about it.”— Florence Nightingale Insights on Today’s Quote Here’s the funny thing about life: we spend so much time either obsessing over what’s happened or worrying about what’s next, that we forget we’re smack dab in the middle of right now. … Read more
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”— Dalai Lama Insights on Today’s Quote How often do we dive headfirst into trying to “fix” the outside world without looking inside first? It’s like running around with a leaky bucket, frantically trying to water your garden without noticing the … Read more
“An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools.”— Ernest Hemingway Insights on Today’s Quote Imagine a well-read, deeply thoughtful person trapped in a circle of, say, “enthusiastic” conversation about the best way to microwave a frozen pizza or some mind-numbing celebrity gossip. That brain is just idling at … Read more
“Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.”— G.K. Nielson Insights on Today’s Quote We often look at someone who’s made it and think, “They must have something I don’t. Talent, connections, whatever.” But what if they’re just out there grinding, failing, and recalibrating so much that success kind of … Read more
“Your worth consists in what you are, and not in what you have. What you are will show in what you do.”— Thomas Davidson Insights on Today’s Quote All the possessions and status symbols in the world are like glitter on a cake. Flashy, sure, but taste-wise? It’s all about the cake underneath. And that … Read more
“It’s always good to be underestimated.”— Donald Trump Insights on Today’s Quote To be underestimated—what a secret weapon, right? There’s something slyly delightful about it. People expect little from you, and that’s the beauty of it. It’s like having a personal invisibility cloak; while everyone else is showing off their flash and sizzle, you’re quietly … Read more
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”— Abraham Lincoln Insights on Today’s Quote Sure, let’s break this quote down! Abraham Lincoln, with his knack for folksy bluntness, was spot-on when … Read more
