These inspirational quotes will help you make sweeping changes in your life today. Get inspired by these encouraging and motivational words.
Whether you’re having a rough day and need some motivation to assure yourself that it’s all going to be OK, or you’re just looking for a mission statement for the day, these inspirational quotes will help you put one foot in front of the other and make the small or sweeping changes that you desire.
- Treat others how you want to be treated.
- Follow your passion.
- Never stop learning.
- Take responsibility for your actions.
- It’s not all about you.
- Expect yourself to change.
- Don’t rush your self-improvement.
- It’s OK to say ‘I don’t know’
Inspirational Quotes
“1. If you live your life honestly and truthfully, you’ll be open and transparent, which leads to trust. And trust leads to friendship.”
“2. Giving in to anger, fear and suspicion disturbs our minds and our physical well-being, whereas trust and friendship are the basis of society”
“3. If we’re motivated by
a genuine sense of universal
responsibility our relations with the
environment and our neighbors will
be more balanced”
“4. As human beings we
are all responsible for each
other; we all have the
potential to be kind and
affectionate.”
“5. The moment you think
of others, your mind widens.”
“6. Being aware of a
single shortcoming within yourself is
far more useful than being
aware of a thousand in
someone else.”
“7. Deep down we must
have a real affection for
each other, a clear recognition
of our shared status as
human beings.”
“8. Fundamentally, all spiritual traditions
help us train our minds,
overcome our negativities and fulfill
our inner potential.”
“9. When our mind is
calm, we’re better able to
find peace of mind and
live a joyful life.”
“10. Only tolerance and patience can protect us from the destructive effects of anger and hatred.”
“11. What makes our human life precious is our marvelous brain. We have an ability to cultivate compassion in a way no other beings can do.”
“12. Material development only gives us sensory pleasure, but to be lastingly happy we need to develop our minds. We need calm minds.”
“13. Common sense tells us
we’ll be happy even if
we’re poor if we’re warm-hearted,
whereas if we’re wealthy but
self-centred we’ll be miserable”
“14. Changing the world is
up to us. If each
of us tries, the next
generation may see a happier,
more peaceful world emerge.”
“15. It is important to
teach young people at school
that violence is a fruitless
approach to solving problems.”
“16. Kindness and compassion give
rise to self-confidence, which in
turn empowers us to be
honest, truthful and transparent.”
“17. Since we are not
solely material creatures, it is
a mistake to base all
our hopes for happiness on
external development alone.”
“18. We need to promote the oneness of all human beings, on the basis of which there are no grounds for killing or exploiting others.”
“19. Many think that happiness is to be found outside ourselves in material things, but actually happiness is something that comes from within.”
“20. Compassion reduces our fear, boosts our confidence, and opens us to inner strength.”
“21. Patience acts as a counterforce to anger for every negative state, we can identify one which opposes it. Humility opposes pride; contentment opposes greed; perseverance opposes indolence. If we wish to overcome the unwholesome states which arise when negative thoughts and emotions are allowed to develop, cultivating virtue should not be seen as seperate from restraining our response to afflictive emotion.”
“22. Doing harm to others
may bring temporary satisfaction, but
being helpful to them is
the only real source of
lasting joy.”
“23. Our potential for positive
and negative emotions is the
same, but intelligence is our
special quality. Use it well;
be successful and happy.”
“24. Tolerance is always important,
it helps us overcome difficulties.
Without it, small things irritate
us and we overreact.”
“25. To serve others and
not only to secure their
welfare, but also to avoid
harming them, is the standard
of a meaningful life.”
“26. True compassion isn’t just
an emotional response, it’s a
firm commitment founded on reason,
which doesn’t change if others
behave badly.”
“27. To create a happier
humanity we have to pay
more attention to our inner
values, whether we are religious
or not.”
“28. Loving is of even
greater importance than being loved.”
“29. As human beings, equipped
with marvellous intelligence and the
potential for developing a warm
heart, each of us can
become a force for good”
“30. It’s unrealistic to think
that the future of humanity
can be achieved through prayer
or good wishes alone; what
we need is to take
action.”
“31. It is possible to use our intelligence and extend our compassion to others, including even our enemies.”
“32. “We are visitors on this planet. We are here for ninety, a hundred years at the very most. During that period we must try to do something good, something useful with our lives. Try to be at peace with yourself and help others share that peace. If you contribute to other people’s happiness, you will find the true goal, the true meaning of life.””
“33. Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If someone is angry with you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. On the other hand, if you control your anger and show its opposite- love, compassion, tolerance and patience-not only will you remain peaceful, but the other person’s anger will also diminish.”
“34. When you help others, do so out of respect. Don’t look down on them. Serve other human beings with a compassionate intent.”
“35. Friendship doesn’t depend on fame, money or physical strength. It’s based on trust and trust depends on love and affection.”
“36. A truthful, compassionate attitude
is a sign of strength.
It’s lying and anger that
betray weakness.”
“37. We have a marvelous
brain, but have to use
it properly. It’s scientific to
be skeptical, to research and
experiment. An approach i admire.”
“38. The Dalai lama, when
asked what surprised him most
about humanity, answered “man. Because
he sacrifices his health in
order to make money. Then
he sacrifices money to recuperate
his health. And then he
is so anxious about the
future that he does not
enjoy the present; the result
being that he does not
live in the present or
the future; he lives as
if he is never going
to die, and then dies
having never really lived.””
“39. The purpose of religion
is not building grand temples
but cultivating positive human qualities
like tolerance, generosity & love.”
“40. Remember that sometimes not
getting what you want is
a wonderful stroke of luck.”
“41. The real troublemaker is within us. Our true enemies are our own destructive tendencies.”
“42. Anger cannot coexist with inner peace, which is the principal characteristic of happiness.”
“43. The future is in your hands, but for it to be peaceful and happy requires a sense of compassion and concern for others’ well-being.”
“44. Never give up no matter what is going on never give up develop the heart too much energy in your country is spent developing the mind instead of the heart. Develop the heart, be compassionate! Not just to your friends but to everyone. Be compassionate! Work for peace in your heart and in the world work for peace, and i say again never give up no matter what is happening no matter what is going on around you never give up!”
“45. What is important today is that we consciously cultivate a sense of the oneness of humanity, because we all depend on each other.”
“46. We have to make a special effort to think of each other as fellow human beings, as our brothers and sisters.”
“47. “Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.””
“48. When you think everything is someone else’s fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn peace & joy”
“49. Friends are made on the basis of trust and trust only grows if you are kind to people.”
“50. We need to strike a balance between material and spiritual progress, a balance achieved on the basis of love and compassion.”
“51. To reduce destructive emotions we need to strengthen constructive emotions. For example, to counter anger we cultivate love and compassion.”
“52. 18 Rules of life. 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. 3. Follow the three: Respect for self Respect for others responsibility for all your actions 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. 5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly. 6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship. 7. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. 8. Spend some time alone every day. 9. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values. 10 Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. 11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time. 12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life. 13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.14. Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality. 15. Be gentle with the earth. 16. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. 17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other. 18. Always Live Your Life”
“53. When faced with problems, don’t lose hope. Keep up your self-confidence and don’t be too impatient to achieve quick results.”
“54. Each of us has responsibility for all humankind. It is time for us to think of other people as true brothers and sisters and to be concerned with their welfare, with lessening their suffering.”
“55. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.”
