Words are free for us to string together and dispense with but there are times in life when only the right words can make us feel better. We know what we want to hear or say but the right words simply don’t come to mind. It is in these times that motivational and inspirational quotes prove their worth. Motivational quotes summarize everything we feel, expect, and believe in. We use them to be inspired and grow. I have been collecting quotes for many years and have been sharing them all over the place and now, finally, I am ready to publish the best classics in my new book called

TO BE – inspired.

1001 Inspirational Quotes

But I don’t want you to wait until you get your hands on it. I want you to be more motivated today, tomorrow, and for all days to come with the carefully chosen motivational quotes below.

“Focus on remedies, not faults” – Jack Nicklaus
It seems to be human nature that mistakes are difficult to forget while the good things in life seem only to have a passing existence in our minds. But why should we let our minds dwell on mistakes? What good can it do? The only time we should think about our faults is for the purpose of learning from them. Upon achieving that, we can focus next on remedies and move on.

Anger and haste hinder good counsel. – English Proverb
Motivational quotes shouldn’t be exclusively used for creating happy thoughts and feelings. They should also be used to get rid of unhappy ones and give way for something nicer, warmer, and brighter. Anger is one such emotion and you can use the motivational quote below to remind yourself how futile and destructive anger can be and that it uses 8 times more energy than happy thoughts do.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
There are many ways to apply this quote to our lives. If you have a goal, mere wanting is inadequate. You must have a burning desire for it. For that matter, enthusiasm isn’t something to be embarrassed about. A world-weary outlook on life may be considered fashionable by some, but such affectations won’t make you any happier. Be glad you have something to be excited about for these are the things that make life worthwhile.

Every man is the architect of his own fortune – Sallus
Do not blame God or anyone else for your misfortune. It is useless to do so. You need to strive above all things because it is your life and everything that happens to you is within your power. True enough, some things can’t be achieved overnight but if you work diligently towards it and believe in yourself, you will get what you want no matter what obstacles you’re facing.

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre Lorde
Don’t waste time dwelling on your fears and insecurities. Rather, concentrate on discovering your strengths and finding out the best way to put them to use in order to achieve your goals. When you do that, you’ll become too busy to ever remember to be afraid.

“Practice hope. As hopefulness becomes a habit, you can achieve a permanently happy spirit.” – Norman Vincent Peale
Yes, hope is something everyone knows and understands but it’s not something everyone uses and uses repeatedly. Hope takes practice. Moreover, hope together with gratitude are the sure way to reach the happiness we all desire. In that line, do remember another important motivational quote, from Horace this time: “Never despair!”

“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh
Interpretation of this quote is best done with the use of yet another quote: “Courage is not defined by the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” If I remember correctly this was said by the witty and wise Mark Twain