Quotes are more relevant and popular than ever. There are literally hundreds of websites offering collections of quotes, let alone a huge number of published books, also with extensive collections.
Quotes have the uncanny capacity to captivate our attention, exemplify interesting ideas, stimulate our imagination, and illuminate important and worthwhile meanings.
“‘When a thing has been said and said well, have no scruple. Take it and copy it.’ Yes, indeed, but do more. Copy many well said things. Piece them together. Assimilate them. Make the process of reading them a way to form the mind and shape the soul. …we will never exhaust the ways quotations can enrich our lives.” (Gary Saul Morson, literary critic)
“Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in few.”
Pythagoras
Quotations, at their core, are “short sentences drawn from long experiences.”
Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish writer
The best way to let quotes speak to your life is to take a moment after reading each one and meditate upon what the author is trying to say. Hear their passion.
Duke Taber, Author, Pastor
Inspirational quotes are so effective because they are isolated pieces of information, not muddied or diluted by surrounding words or sentences. There is no context to the quote, other than the context of your life.”
Joe Tichio, Quotation anthologist, Author
Quotes are everywhere because they work. They motivate, encourage, and inspire.“
Melissa Eshleman, Author
“I love powerful quotes because they can influence your life and give you something to reflect on with just a few words of wisdom at a time.” (Kim Burke)
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“For many of us, inspiration is triggered by the quips and quotations of others.” (Emily Day)
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“The great thing about inspiring quotes is that they pack so much wisdom in so few words.” (Chris Hughes)
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“It has occurred to me on many occasions that there can be a potentially concentrated amount of wisdom stored up in a very few words in the form of a ‘Quote.'” (Barry Howard Begley)
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“A quotation represents a condensation of the spirit, a condensation of the philosophy and attitude adopted and applied by the author in his thoughts, speeches and actions.” (Frederick Deltour)
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“An apt quotation is like a lamp which flings its light over the whole sentence.” (Letitia Landon)
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“Even small quotations can be valuable, like raisins in the rice pudding, for adding iron as well as eye appeal.” (Peg Bracken)
“A few simple words can change your life. They may motivate, inspire, and instill confidence in a person.” (Hammad Farooqui)
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“Reading inspirational and motivational quotes daily is like taking my vitamins.” (Rosanne Cash)
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“All of us encounter, at least once in our life, some individual who utters words that make us think forever. There are men whose phrases are oracles; who can condense in one sentence the secrets of life….” (Benjamin Disraeli)
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“The next best thing to being clever is being able to quote someone who is.” (Mary Pettibone Poole)
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“I think of quotes as mini-instruction manuals for the soul.” (Cheryl Strayed)
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“Please don’t ask me where I find quotations. They suddenly appear in front of me when I’m reading, and once entered into my files their birthplace is lost in the darkness….” (Derek Franklin)
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“I quote others in order to better express myself.” (Michel de Montaigne)
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“By reading the quotes of the most interesting minds in history, we meditate with our minds and theirs as well. This to me is a miracle.” (Kurt Vornegut)
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“…a compilation of quotes. It’s a path to learning the principles of success. Each quote shares a principle you can apply to your everyday life. Read and re-read … quotes on a daily basis and mark the entries that resonate with you. Then you can review them when you need a gentle nudge, in the right direction.” (Beth Bianca)
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