Famous inspirational quotes about life

by Isobel Paolini on March 2, 2010


Famous inspirational quotes about life come in many different forms from the time that Jack Nicholls said that “Every person I work with knows something better than me. My job is to listen long enough to find it and use it”. It’s great that we can listen to famous people who can inspire us not really because they are trying to inspire us but because they are showing that they too are human beings and that with patience and virtue anybody can achieve in life.

To start out with I want to write down some of the inspirational quotes and sayings about life that I absolutely love.

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia.

“In the end, it’s not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away.” Shing Xiong.

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It’s not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Nelson Mandela.

“Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.”Jawaharlal Nehru.

To finish off, here are some Christian Inspirational Quotes about Life that I hope will help you through your own life.

“The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:20-21

“If you have great challenges, have greater faith.” Leinani Kamaka.

“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” Napoleon Hill.

“As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn’t supposed to ever let us down, probably will. You’ll have your heart broken and you’ll break others’ hearts. You’ll fight with your best friend or maybe even fall in love with them, and you’ll cry because time is flying by. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, forgive freely, and love like you’ve never been hurt. Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances. You just have to live life to the fullest, tell someone what they mean to you and tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone’s hand, comfort a friend, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, be a flirt, and smile until your face hurts. Don’t be afraid to take chances or fall in love and most of all, live in the moment because every second you spend angry or upset is a second of happiness you can never get back.” Anonymous.

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