Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Our life is what our thoughts make it.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Anaïs Nin, Henry And June

There are two ways to reach me: by way of kisses or by way of the imagination. But there is a hierarchy: the kisses alone don't work.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Anaïs Nin, Henry And June

George R.R. Martin

We all need to be mocked from time to time, lest we take ourselves too seriously.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by George R.R. Martin

Henry David Thoreau

I am a happy camper so I guess I’m doing something right. Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Henry David Thoreau

Joss Whedon

All I ask is this: Do something. Try something. Speaking out, showing up, writing a letter, a check, a strongly worded e-mail. Pick a cause – there are few unworthy ones. And nudge yourself past the brink of tacit support to action. Once a month, once a year, or just once...Even just learning enough about a subject so you can speak against an opponent eloquently makes you an unusual personage. Start with that. Any one of you would have cried out, would have intervened, had you been in that crowd in Bashiqa. Well thanks to digital technology, you’re all in it now.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Joss Whedon

Philip Pullman

I am a strong believer in the tyranny, the dictatorship, the absolute authority of the writer.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Philip Pullman

Amy Carmichael

Give me the Love that leads the way
The Faith that nothing can dismay
The Hope no disappointments tire
The Passion that'll burn like fire
Let me not sink to be a clod
Make me Thy fuel, Flame of God

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Amy Carmichael

J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Hearing voices no one else can hear isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Wayne W. Dyer

Passion is a feeling that tells you: this is the right thing to do. Nothing can stand in my way. It doesn't matter what anyone else says. This feeling is so good that it cannot be ignored. I'm going to follow my bliss and act upon this glorious sensation of joy.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Wayne W. Dyer

John Green, Paper Towns

It is so hard to leave—until you leave. And then it is the easiest goddamned thing in the world.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by John Green, Paper Towns

Shannon Hale, Princess Academy

I keep thinking about a tale my nurse used to read to me about a bird whose wings are pinned to the ground. In the end, when he finally frees himself, he flies so high he becomes a star. My nurse said the story was about how we all have something that keeps us down.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Shannon Hale, Princess Academy

Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a person being themselves. Imagine going through your day being unapologetically you.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

Katie Kacvinsky, Awaken

Some people try to tell you the things you want in life are out of your grasp, while others lift you up on their shoulders and help you reach them. I may not know a lot, but I prefer to fill my life with people who let me climb on top of their shoulders, not people who try to keep me planted on the ground.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Katie Kacvinsky, Awaken

Aesop

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Aesop

Virginia Euwer Wolff

Rise to the occassion which is life!

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Virginia Euwer Wolff

Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning

Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning

China Miéville, The Scar

Scars are not injuries, Tanner Sack. A scar is a healing. After injury, a scar is what makes you whole.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by China Miéville, The Scar

Beth Fantaskey, Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side

Jessica. For god's sake," he said. "Allow me to do at least one common courtesy for you. In spite ow what 'women's lib' teaches you, chivalry does not imply that women are powerless. On the contrary, chivalry is an admission of women's superiority. An acknowledgment of your power over us. This is the only form of servitude a Vladescu ever practices, and I perform it gladly for you. You, in turn, are obligated to accept graciously.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Beth Fantaskey, Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side

Albert Schweitzer

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Albert Schweitzer

Thomas Stephen Szasz

The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.

Inspirational Quotes And Sayings by Thomas Stephen Szasz