Over 90 Positive Quotes to Lift Your Spirits Throughout the Day

1. "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I’m possible.'"

—Audrey Hepburn

2. “I can't stress enough how vital it is to have faith that taking small—and often uncomfortable—steps can, over time, lead to great progress.”

—Tig Notaro

3. “There is always light. We just need the courage to see it, and the courage to become it.”

—Amanda Gorman, The Hill We Climb

4. “If you notice someone without a smile, offer them yours!”

—Dolly Parton

5. “Here comes the sun, and I say, everything will be okay.”

—The Beatles, "Here Comes the Sun"

6. “Do what makes you happy and don’t worry about others’ opinions.”

—Tina Fey, Bossypants

7. “I’d rather look back and regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I didn’t do.”

—Lucille Ball

8. “Be the rainbow that brightens someone else’s cloudy day.”

—Maya Angelou

9. “True transformation, lasting transformation, occurs one step at a time.”

—Ruth Bader Ginsburg

10. "A dead end simply marks a spot where you can turn around and try again."

—Naomi Judd

11. "Just keep swimming, keep swimming."

—Dory, Finding Nemo

12. "Opt for optimism, it just feels better."

—Dalai Lama

13. "Just say yes, and the rest will come together later."

—Tina Fey

14. "You can't change a cloudy day into a sunny one, but you can choose to accept it and make the most of the day anyway."

—Jane Lynch

15. "Surround yourself with a group of people who push and motivate you, spend ample time with them, and it will profoundly transform your life."

—Amy Poehler

16. "If you have the courage to begin, you can and should, and you’ll succeed."

—Stephen King

17. "Expect some challenges in your life. But remember, when you stress, you only make it worse. Don’t worry, just be happy, enjoy the moment."

—Bobby McFerrin

18. "You’re in the same boat as many of your friends, waiting for that moment when your ship arrives, and the tide shifts, bringing everything your way."

—Dolly Parton, "9 to 5"

19. "Face the sunshine always, and the shadows will fall behind you."

—Walt Whitman

20. "You're never too old to set a new goal or to pursue a new dream."

—C.S. Lewis

21. "Life is like riding a bicycle. To maintain your balance, you must keep moving."

—Albert Einstein

23. "It's never too late to become who you were meant to be."

—George Eliot

24. "Some individuals search for a beautiful place, while others create beauty wherever they are."

– A quote by Hazrat Inayat Khan

24. 'Just to clarify, I am, in every way, the finest version of myself.'

– Janet, The Good Place

25. 'We must be ready to release the life we envisioned in order to embrace the life that's meant for us.'

—Joseph Campbell

"Happiness doesn't happen by accident, it is a result of intentional choice."

—Jim Rohn

"If I cannot achieve great feats, I can still perform small actions with greatness."

—Martin Luther King, Jr.

"My purpose in life is not just to survive, but to truly thrive."

—Maya Angelou

"You are complete just the way you are."

—Meghan Markle

"The downside is that time passes quickly. The upside is you're the one steering."

—Michael Altshuler

"You create your life from what you have, not from what you lack."

—Kate Morton, *The Forgotten Garden*

"There are times that raise questions and times that provide answers."

—Zora Neale Hurston, *Their Eyes Were Watching God*

"All that is required of us is to decide how to use the time that is given to us."

—J.R.R. Tolkien, *The Fellowship of the Ring*

"At first, people find it hard to believe that something new and strange can be achieved. Then they begin to hope it’s possible, followed by seeing it done—and finally, the world wonders why it wasn’t accomplished centuries ago."

—Frances Hodgson Burnett, *The Secret Garden*

"We are all more than the worst actions we have ever committed."

—Bryan Stevenson, *Just Mercy*

"One of the great things about this world is that there will always be another spring."

—L.M. Montgomery, *Anne of Avonlea*

"These are indeed good things."

—Dr. Seuss, *The Cat in the Hat*

"Focus on the present moment, as it is here that you can make improvements."

—Paulo Coelho, *The Alchemist*

"Be true to yourself; everyone else has already been claimed."

—Oscar Wilde

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is brilliance, and it's far better to be outrageously ridiculous than to be completely dull."

—Marilyn Monroe

"You can't change your essence, but you can alter your actions."

—Philip Pullman, *The Golden Compass*

42. "You must gather your own rays of sunshine."

—Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter

43. "Having a good mind is not enough; what truly matters is putting it to good use."

—Rene Descartes

44. "Success begins the moment you make the decision to achieve it."

—Harvey Mackay

45. "Stride confidently toward your goal with determination and courage."

—Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

46. "Each swing brings me closer to hitting the next home run."

—Babe Ruth

47. "Focus all your energy on the task at hand. The Sun's rays only cause a burn when they are concentrated."

—Alexander Graham Bell

48. "Start with something small, but always plan for something great."

—Lao Tzu

49. "There’s no specific formula for today. Take what you have and create something wonderful."

—Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gmorning/Gnight

50. "A destination is not merely a location, but rather a shift in perspective."

—Henry Miller

51. "Your response to failure shapes the path to your success."

—David Feherty

52. "I haven't failed. I've simply discovered 10,000 ways that don't work."

—Thomas A. Edison

53. "Wishing requires just as much energy as making a plan."

—Eleanor Roosevelt

54. "Do whatever you choose, as long as it brings you joy."

—Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

55. "Do your small part of goodness where you are; it's these small acts of kindness that collectively change the world."

—Desmond Tutu

56. "No person is truly without value who eases the struggles of someone else."

—Charles Dickens

57. "As we strive to bring light to others, we end up illuminating our own path."

—Mary Anne Radmacher

58. "Focus on the wonders of life. Gaze at the stars, and imagine yourself running alongside them."

—Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

59. "This is how I define true generosity: You give everything you have, and yet it always feels as though it costs you nothing."

—Simone de Beauvoir

60. "With the brains in your head and the feet in your shoes, you can choose any path and guide yourself where you wish."

—Dr. Seuss, *Oh, The Places You'll Go!*

61. "Winning is rare, but it does happen on occasion."

—Harper Lee, *To Kill A Mockingbird*

62. "All I need to do today is smile."

—Simon and Garfunkel

63. "I believe that great people take action before they feel fully prepared."

—Amy Poehler, *Yes Please*

64. "I've found that if you truly want something, there are ways to get almost anywhere you wish to go."

—Langston Hughes

65. "If you spend too much time overthinking something, it will never get done."

—Bruce Lee

66. "For me, becoming isn't about reaching a destination or hitting a specific goal. I view it as continuous progress, a process of evolving, a constant effort to improve. The journey never ends."

—Michelle Obama, *Becoming*

67. "With a bit of sunshine and a touch of pink, anything can happen."

—Lilly Pulitzer

68. "Picture this: What if we all had the courage to trust in our own potential and aim a little higher? I believe the world would be transformed."

—Reese Witherspoon

69. "You hold the keys to your own existence. You carry the passport to your personal joy."

—Diane von Furstenberg

70. "Embrace your successes, no matter their size, treasure them, make use of them, but never be content with just that."

—Mia Hamm

71. "We don’t require magic to transform the world, we already possess all the power we need within us: We have the ability to envision something better."

—J.K. Rowling

72. "Simply trust in yourself. If you can't, fake it until you do, and eventually, you will."

—Venus Williams

73. "Believe in your ability, and you’re already halfway there."

—Theodore Roosevelt

74. "You are flawed, built for challenges, yet you are deserving of love and a place to belong."

—Brené Brown

75. “Life offers you exactly what you're bold enough to ask for.”

—Oprah Winfrey

76. "Live as if your actions truly make an impact. They do."

—William James

77. "You are your best asset."

—Toni Morrison, Beloved

79. "When you have a dream, you must seize it and hold onto it tightly."

—Carol Burnett

80. "There is no greater purpose you can pursue in life and work than to follow your passions in a way that benefits both the world and yourself."

—Sir Richard Branson

80. "You only get one shot at life, and you must seize it with courage."

—Bear Grylls

81. "The world is far more adaptable than you realize, and it's awaiting you to shape it as you see fit."

—Bono

82. "The greatest waste of a day is one that lacks laughter."

—e.e. cummings

83. "I live in the realm of possibility."

—Emily Dickinson

84. "Live with passion, love deeply, laugh freely, and create a lasting impact."

—Stephen Covey

85. "Don’t fear perfection. It’s unattainable."

—Salvador Dali

86. "The adventure awaits out there!"

—Up

87. "There is nothing more powerful than a woman who has healed and transformed herself."

—Hannah Gadsby, Nanette

88. "It always appears impossible until it’s completed."

—Nelson Mandela

89. "Don’t just dream it. Become it."

—The Rocky Horror Picture Show

90. "Do you truly want to look back on your life and realize how amazing it could have been if you hadn’t been afraid to fully live it?"

—Caroline Myss

91. “You cannot cross the sea just by standing and gazing at the water.”

—Rabindranath Tagore

92. “If it weren’t insane, they wouldn’t call it a leap of faith. They’d call it a moment of doubt.”

—Eleanor Shellstrop, The Good Place