Here are a selection of inspirational quotes and wise words that I particularly like. Inspirational quotes have the power to motivate you, uplift your spirits and challenge your thoughts.
The first inspirational quote listed is my personal favourite, I have it prominently displayed above my computer screen so it is never far away. It is particularly meaningful to me because of the reference to the great outdoors.
“In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins – not through strength, but through persistence.” ~ Buddha
Confrontation between the stream and the rock
The following lists the remainder of my favourite Top Ten Inspirational Quotes.
“May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.” ~ Irish Blessing
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Success is not fame or money or the power to bewitch. It is to have created something valuable from your own individuality and skill – a garden, an embroidery, a painting, a cake, a life.” ~ Charlotte Gray
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” ~ Elliott Erwitt
“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” ~ Elizabeth Kubler Ross
“Mental toughness is essential to success.” ~ Vince Lombardi
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
“Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.” ~ Mark Twain
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
I hope you have enjoyed my personal Top 10 Inspirational Quotes – what are your favourite inspirational quotes, post your reply I would love to hear from you.
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Hey Phill,
These are really great quotes. All of them can really inspire anyone, specially the last one which is “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined”.
Thanks for the inspirational quotes,
Ehsan U.
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Hi Ehsan, thank you for your comments. I agree the last one is truly inspirational, it is so simple yet so powerful. I am glad you found them interesting.
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I agree with Ehsan, these kind of post are the one needed for hopeless soul. Hope to see more like these articles.
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Definitely enjoyed the quotes, Phil – that image of the rock in the creek will be something that I’ll remember for a long time.
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Thank you Ana for your kind words and for taking the time to comment, much appreciated.
Hi Phil, I came upon this page and your favourite quotes purely by chance – how strange that it is so current, usually when I find something like this it is several years old! I like all the quotes except “Mental toughness is essential to success.” ~ Vince Lombardi, as if feel that is more to do with success in the material world, which really doesn’t matter!
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Hi Phil,
I love inspirational quotes because you’re right, they uplift my spirits. I have a collection of my favorite quotes in my Evernote which I love to read again and again and they never fail to make my day brighter.
I’ve been looking through some of your photos and they are beautiful. You live in a beautiful place. I’ve always been fascinated by Scotland and hope to go on a visit someday.
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I love these Phil, thanks so much for sharing and inspiring us. I’m going to share some of these quotes as well. I love love love motivational and inspirational quotes.
~Adrienne
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Thank you Adrienne, glad you liked them and that you found them helpful. Many thanks for your kind comment, have a lovely day. Phil
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I agree with Adrienne, These are great quotes. I wanted to ask that can I use some of this in one of my post?
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Hi Ehsan, thank you for your comment and kind words, much appreciated. It would be my pleasure for you to use them in your post, have a great day!
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just superb.all quotes are here so true, so real.we don’t get anything so easily in our life.to reach our goal we have to fight.here i just got some awesome life quotes those ‘ll inspire me in my long run.thanks for sharing.
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Here is a photography quote that I like:
“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.”
― Ansel Adams
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“If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each mans life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I like your presentation and like these quotes. You kept my attention throughout the whole article, and that’s a task. Thank you.