There's nothing more rewarding than accomplishing a goal you've been working towards for a long time. But sometimes the journey to the finish line can feel daunting. Even the most successful, hard-working people need a little pick-me-up from time to time. So, what do you do when you need a little bit of inspiration? (Bonus points if you said watching Ree on The Pioneer Woman and then making one of her easy and delicious recipes!) For us, words of motivation go a long way. That's exactly why we've comprised a list of the most uplifting quotes that are sure to give you that spark you need to accomplish your goals—or even just make you smile.
Some of these inspiring quotes are from notable figures in history. Like this one from Aristotle that says: "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." And if you like flowers quotes, then you'll love this one by Grace Kelly: “For one to have complete satisfaction from flowers, you must have time to spend with them.” Take a look through these uplifting quotes and let us know which one speaks to you the most!
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1
Amelia Earhart
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“The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.”
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2
Simone Biles
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“Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.”
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3
Helen Keller
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“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.”
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4
Dalai Lama
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“Happiness is not something readymade; it comes from your own actions.”
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5
Zig Ziglar
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“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”
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6
Amanda Gorman
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“There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it.”
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7
Anne Frank
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“Where there's hope, there's life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.”
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8
Thomas Edison
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“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
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Aristotle
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"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light."
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Madam C.J. Walker
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“Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”
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11
Willie Nelson
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“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.”
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12
Albert Einstein
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“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
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13
Marie Curie
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“We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.”
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14
Michelle Obama
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“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.”
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15
Grace Kelly
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“For one to have complete satisfaction from flowers, you must have time to spend with them.”
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16
Henry David Thoreau
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“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
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17
Maya Angelou
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“Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud.”
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18
William James
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“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
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19
Dr. Seuss
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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.”
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Charles Dickens
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“The Sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.”
Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily.