Top Quotes of All Time

The most iconic and impactful quotes from diverse individuals, spanning centuries and genres.

1The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

A timeless reminder from Steve Jobs to find passion in your work.

2Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde's witty quote about embracing individuality.

3In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost

Robert Frost's poignant reflection on the continuity of life.

4Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. - John Lennon

John Lennon's reflective quote about the unpredictability of life.

5The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt's iconic quote on courage and overcoming fear.

6Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss's uplifting quote about cherishing memories.

7Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. - Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs's reminder to live life on your terms.

8Everything you can imagine is real. - Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso's quote on the power of imagination.

9Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. - Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou's beautiful reflection on life's meaningful moments.

10Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein's analogy of life and balance.

11The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt's quote on overcoming doubts and reaching our potential.

12We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. - Anaïs Nin

Anaïs Nin's thought-provoking quote on perception.

13It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius

Confucius's quote about perseverance and progress.

14The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it. - Jordan Belfort

Jordan Belfort's quote on self-belief and overcoming obstacles.

15You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you. - Brian Tracy

Brian Tracy's motivational quote about inner strength.

16You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis's encouraging quote about lifelong aspirations.

17The future starts today, not tomorrow. - Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II's quote about taking action in the present.

18The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible. - Charles Kingsleigh (Alice in Wonderland)

A quote from "Alice in Wonderland" about the power of belief.

19Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson

Sam Levenson's quote on perseverance and staying focused.

20Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. - Charles R. Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll's perspective on the importance of our reactions to life.

21The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down. - Stephen Richards

Stephen Richards's motivational quote about bouncing back from failure.

22The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. - Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu's quote on the importance of taking the first step.

23Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote about embracing uniqueness and forging one's own path.

24Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill's quote on maintaining enthusiasm despite setbacks.

25Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. - Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs's advice on finding fulfillment in your work.

26It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. - Aristotle Onassis

Aristotle Onassis's quote on finding hope during challenging times.

27Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt's quote on the power of belief.

28Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. - George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw's quote on self-discovery and personal growth.

29I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou's powerful reflection on the impact of kindness.

30The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson's empowering quote about self-determination.

31The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela's inspirational quote on resilience.

32In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. - Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s thought-provoking quote on friendship and support.

33The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt's inspiring quote about believing in one's dreams.

34You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky's motivational quote about taking chances.

35Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill's quote on perseverance and courage.

36The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker

Peter Drucker's insightful quote about taking control of one's future.

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Created: July 20, 2023

Topic: Lifestyle