Top 10 Inspirational Quotes

Here are my top 10 inspirational quotes for your enjoyment and entertainment. I've been building my collection of quotes and sayings for a while, so I thought I'd share. If you let them, the messages contained in this list will challenge you to take risks, stretch your goals, and dream big.

1. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
   Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
   It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
   We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
   Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.
   Your playing small does not serve the world.
   There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
   We are all meant to shine, as children do.
   We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
   It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
   And as we let our own light shine,
   we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
   As we're liberated from our own fear,
   our presence automatically liberates others."
   -Marianne Williamson
   
   

   It's hard to pick a favorite, but of all the inspirational quotes I've run across, this has to be it. It's a long one, but this quote embodies the idea that you can accomplish just about anything you set your mind to.

   People tend to rise to the occasion when necessary. They tend to perform well when they're expected to perform well. Not only that, others are lifted up by those who exhibit extraordinary qualities. This perhaps explains why some seem to worship celebrities, movie stars, rock stars, and business and world leaders. Expect more from yourself, and more from others, and you'll get it.
   
   

2. "If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish, and stupid."
   -Epictetus
   Quoted in the movie, Serendipity
   
   

3. "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
   -Mark Twain
   
   

4. "Begin with the end in mind."
   -Stephen Covey
   
   

5. "Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spiritsin the presence of fate is strength undefeatable."
   -Helen Keller
   
   

   Ben Franklin alluded to a similar concept...
   
   

6. "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."
   -Ben Franklin
   
   

   Here is one on action...
   

7. "Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."
   -Dale Carnegie
   
   

8. "The greatest crime in the world is not developing your potential. When you do what you do best, you are helping not only yourself, but the world."
   -Roger Williams
   
   

9. "Blair Warren's first product
   was too powerful for most...

   The One-Sentence Persuasion Course
   27 Words to Make the World Do Your Bidding

   ...here is the finale,
   the 27 words Blair sold for $97:

   'People will do anything for those who encourage their dreams, justify their failures, allay their fears, confirm their suspicions and help them throw rocks at their enemies.'"
   -Ben Mack
   
   

10. "Nothing happens until something moves."
    -Albert Einstein
    
    

    I keep saying that action is the key. Well, here is a bonus quote that goes along with what Einstein said...
    
    

11. "Action is the foundational key to all success."
    -Tony Robbins
    
    

I hope you've enjoyed my top 10 inspirational quotes. I'm creating more lists of favorite, famous, and useful top 10 inspirational quotes so stay tuned.



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