Inspirational Quotes 39
J.K. Rowling’s Best Advice to the Muggles Outside the Wizarding World
When looking for a daily dose of wisdom, especially in times of trouble, one can’t overlook J.K. Rowling’s quotes from her 2008 commencement speech to a Harvard graduating class where she was talking about the importance of imagination and failure in shaping her life. As a true survivor, renowned philanthropist and advocate of tolerance, J.K. […]
John Muir’s quotes about nature that will inspire the adventurer in you
Born April 21, 1838, Scottish immigrant John Muir found his home in America and today is probably America’s most famous naturalist and conservationist. As an inspiring writer, environmental philosopher and founder of Sierra Club, a prominent American conservation organization, he left us legacy full of contagiously inspiring words about the splendor and beauty of nature and […]
Compelling Seneca’s quotes for a happy and meaningful life
Discover brilliant and highly inspirational Seneca’s quotes and words of wisdom on all aspects of life – anger, wisdom, love, shortness of life, virtue, happiness and living every day as if it’s your last! Lucius Annaeus Seneca was Roman statesman and philosopher who made a lasting contribution to Stoicism, a philosophy that flourished for 480 years […]
Best Michelangelo’s quotes about art and what it means to be a true artist
Michelangelo is one of the best artists of all time, but he also said some profound words that echoed through centuries and inspired generations of artists and readers. We collected 5 Michelangelo’s quotes where he talks about his art and what it means to be a genuine and brilliant artist. It’s not just about the […]
Haruki Murakami’s most beautiful and inspirational quotes
Discover Haruki Murakami’s quotes and words of wisdom about life, love, art, literature and life’s storms! Haruki Murakami, Japanese literary genius and one of the world’s greatest living novelists, was born in 1949 in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, during the baby boom after the World War II. He probably inherited his passion for books and […]
POWERFUL PABLO PICASSO QUOTES that will unlock your inner creativity and passion
Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Associated primarily with ground-breaking and game-changing Cubism, alongside Georges Braque, Picasso also made substantial contributions to Symbolism and Surrealism. When he was born, Picasso was such a weak baby that the midwife thought that he was dead […]
PABLO NERUDA’S MAGICAL QUOTES ON LIFE, LOVE AND LOSS
Pablo Neruda was a Nobel Prize–winning Chilean writer and perhaps the most influential Latin American poet of the 20th century. He is most famous for his love and passionate poetry, such as Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair, which is still one of his most popular books. Here is a collection of most magical Pablo […]
MOST MEMORABLE C.S. LEWIS QUOTES ON LOVE, HAPPINESS AND FAITH
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963), or Jack Lewis as he preferred to be called, was British professor, writer and undoubtedly one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century. During his lifetime he wrote more than 30 books that attracted an army of readers across the globe. Some of his most distinguished accomplishments include works such as Mere […]
ELON MUSK QUOTES ON INNOVATION
Elon Musk is one of the most significant innovators and inventors of today. He sold his first computer game at the age of 12, he is one of the founders of Paypal and now he is on a mission to change the world. He is probably best known for playing a central role in car company Tesla […]
Whimsical and inspirational quotes by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Henry de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 – 1901), French aristocrat and artist, is one of the most famous painters of Post-Impressionist period, a group which includes names such as Cézanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin. In his works, he details the late 19-century bohemian lifestyle in Paris, especially the glitter and the glamor of the Montmartre, the area […]
Socrates and his pursuit of truth and knowledge
Socrates (ca. 470-399 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher whose teachings had an enormous impact on the western thought and civilization and marked a true turning point in Greek philosophy. He never wrote anything of his own, so he is known to us through the writings of Plato, his most talented disciple, and other contemporaries. […]
Lao Tzu – Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Lao Tzu (Old Master) was a philosopher and one of the most influential spiritual sages of ancient China. He is best known as the author of the ancient Chinese text Tao Te Ching and the father of Taoism, although it is disputed he ever lived at all. He was contemporary with another great Chinese philosopher, […]
Maya Angelou on growing up, charity, violence and spirituality
In 2009, Maya Angelou – an award-winning author best known for her memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and her poems, including On the Pulse of Morning, which she read at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration – published her third book of essays called Letter to My Daughter. In this autobiographical book and […]
The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for.
Never forget to appreciate the good things in your life. This gratitude quote is here to remind you of that.
Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else. ― Judy Garland
Judy Garland was an actress, singer and iconic Wizard of Oz star, known for her unique vocals and talent and troubled and tragic life. Described by Fred Astaire as “the greatest entertainer who ever lived”, she remains one of the most famous Hollywood stars of all time. Some of her famous life quotes include: For it […]
