Ordinary Sayings and Quotes

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

Every person above the ordinary has a certain mission that they are called to fulfill. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A single, ordinary person still can make a difference and single, ordinary people are doing precisely that every day. Chris Bohjalian
Ordinary people merely think how they shall spend their time; a man of talent tries to use it. Arthur Schopenhauer
One ordinary woman connected to an extraordinary God can make a difference. Pam Farrel
Ordinary faithfulness leads to extraordinary impact. Matthew Barnett
Ordinary men live among marvels and feel no wonder, grow familiar with objects and learn nothing new about them. George Henry Lewes
Ordinary people are capable of doing truly extraordinary things. Richard Goldman
The ordinary man casts a shadow in a way we do not quite understand. The man of genius casts light. George Steiner
Sometimes ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Peter Kelly
Ordinary people seem not to realize that those who really apply themselves in the right way to philosophy are directly and of their own accord preparing themselves for dying and death. Socrates
Ordinary people can do extra ordinary things when they create opportunity towards their passion. Sivaprakash Sidhu
Ordinary people with commitment can make an extraordinary impact on the their world. John C. Maxwell
An ordinary woman who makes herself available to an extraordinary God can do amazing things for God. Elizabeth George