Motivation Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old motivation quotes, motivation sayings, and motivation proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Helen Keller
People often say that motivation does not last, well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents. Andrew Carnegie
Whatever you're thinking, think bigger. Tony Hsieh
Go! Go! Go! It makes no difference where just so you go! go! go! Remember at the first opportunity go! Jeanette Rankin
Don't be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand. Henry Miller
If everyone waited until they felt "motivated" to do something, we'd never get anything done. Stop looking for motivation. Take action. The motivation will follow. Preethi Kasireddy
Most people don't need more motivation. They just need a big plan and a little accountability. Jack Butcher
To be inspired is to be pulled toward something; to be motivated is to be pushed by yourself or others. Thomas J. Leonard
I walk slowly, but I never walk backward. Abraham Lincoln
Your goals have to be big enough to get you out of bed. Paul McKenna
Don't give up. Normally it is the last key on the ring which opens the door. Paulo Coelho
I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. Thomas A. Edison
Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. Harriet Beecher Stowe
Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself. Roy T. Bennett
Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement. Golda Meir
I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back. Erica Jong
Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right. Angie Thomas
The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on. Barack Obama
You can, you should, and if you're brave enough to start, you will. Stephen King
Rest in reason; move in passion. Kahlil Gibran
If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you. Steve Jobs
If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. Martin Luther King Jr.