Motivational and Inspirational Words

All of us have days when our spirits and morale need a little lift. A kind word, or a word of encouragement will set us on the right path again.

The right words at the right time, at the right place can change a person’s point of view, or in some cases, a person’s life. It is like a key opening the lock to a recess of the mind which we did not know existed.

Here are some aphorisms and truisms – motivational and inspirational words to nudge you along life’s journey during your moments of doubt.

You may not need them now, but it is good to bear them in mind for such days, when things don't seem to go your way, or when you are feeling out of sorts.

To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don’t worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest. - Unknown

Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more. - Mother Teresa

Losers live in the past. Winners learn from the past and enjoy working in the present toward the future. - Denis Waitley

The ability to accept victory graciously and take defeat without bitterness is what makes heroes. - Unknown

A wise person does at once, what a fool does at last. Both do the same thing; only at different times. - Lord Acton Dalberg

Fear of failure is at least as common as the desire for success. In fact, if harnessed properly, it can be the energy that drives the wheel. - Mark McCormack

It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low, but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment. - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those. - Unknown

To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent – that is to triumph over old age. - Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Progress of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step. - Samuel Smiles

To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself. - Søren Kierkegaard

Real heroes don’t save the world, they serve the world. - Linda Bird

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars. - Les Brown

There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. - John Andrew Holmes 

If your ship does not come in, swim out to it. - Jonathan Winters

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