137 Short Inspirational Quotes (Very Uplifting)

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Best Short Inspirational Quotes We Have Seen

Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. short inspirational quotes

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. Nido Qubein
What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.
What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality. Plutarch
Change your thoughts and you change your world.
Change your thoughts and you change your world. Norman Vincent Peale
Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul.
Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul. Thomas Merton
It is never too late to be what you might have been. Short Inspirational Quotes
It is never too late to be what you might have been. George Eliot
Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.

Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do. H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Either you run the day or the day runs you.

Either you run the day or the day runs you. Jim Rohn Quotes

Can't is a euphemism for won't. You don't really want it and are not willing to put in the work.
Can’t is a euphemism for won’t. You don’t really want it and are not willing to put in the work. Unknown
If you want something different, you gotta do something different.
If you want something different, you gotta do something different. Nathaniel Williams
The significance of man is not in what he attains but in what he longs to attain.short inspirational quotes
The significance of man is not in what he attains but in what he longs to attain. Kahlil Gibran
Change equals self-improvement. Push yourself to places you haven't been before.
Change equals self-improvement. Push yourself to places you haven’t been before. Pat Summitt
Caring about other people is an asset. Caring about what other people think is a liability.
Caring about other people is an asset.  Caring about what other people think is a liability.  Steve Siebold
I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.short inspirational quotes
I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become. Oprah Winfrey
Just try new things. Don't be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar. Short Inspirational Quotes
Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar. Michelle Obama
It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves. short inspirational quotes
It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves. Edmund Hillary Short Inspirational Quotes
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.  Albert Schweitzer 
Let today be the day you give up who you've been for who you can become. short inspirational quotes
Let today be the day you give up who you’ve been for who you can become. Hal Elrod
If plan A doesn't work, the alphabet has 25 more letters.short inspirational quotes
If plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters. Unknown

Short Inspirational Quotes for Achievement

Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.short inspirational quotes

Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. Joseph Campbell
It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.
It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. Robert H. Goddard
Don't judge each day only by the harvest you reap but also by the seeds that you plant.Short Inspirational Quotes
Don’t judge each day only by the harvest you reap but also by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson
I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I DEMAND of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action.
I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I DEMAND of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action. Napoleon Hill  Inspirational Quotes
Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly - until you can learn to do it well.
Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly – until you can learn to do it well. Zig Ziglar
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, 'I'm possible!'
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’ Audrey Hepburn
If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.
If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome. Michael Jordan
Other people and things can stop you temporarily. You're the only one who can do it permanently.
Other people and things can stop you temporarily. You’re the only one who can do it permanently. Zig Ziglar
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. short inspirational quotes
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Arthur Ashe
Have goals so big that your problems pale in comparison. short inspirational quotes
Have goals so big that your problems pale in comparison. Grant Cardone
Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.
Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements. Napoleon Hill
Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.short inspirational quotes
Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success. Swami Sivananda
Where focus goes, energy flows.short inspirational quotes
Where focus goes, energy flows. Tony Robbins
The distance between who I am and who I want to be is separated only by my actions and words. short inspirational quotes
The distance between who I am and who I want to be is separated only by my actions and words. Unknown
Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. short inspirational quotes
Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. William Sprague
I believe life is a series of near-misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It's seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It's seeing what other people don't see And pursuing that vision.
I believe life is a series of near-misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It’s seeing what other people don’t see And pursuing that vision. Howard Schultz
If you are honest with yourself and can look into a mirror and believe that you have given 100 percent, you should feel proud. If you cannot, then there is more work to be done. short inspirational quotes
If you are honest with yourself and can look into a mirror and believe that you have given 100 percent, you should feel proud. If you cannot, then there is more work to be done. John Havlicek
It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.short inspirational quotes
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always. Oprah Winfrey Inspirational Quotes
It’s not the push from behind, or the pull from up front, but rather the drive from within. Short Inspirational Quotes
It’s not the push from behind, or the pull from up front, but rather the drive from within. Steve Bankston
It isn't enough to think outside the box. Thinking is passive. Get used to acting outside the box.
It isn’t enough to think outside the box. Thinking is passive. Get used to acting outside the box. Tim Ferriss
It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.short inspirational quotes
It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do. Moliere
It doesn't cost you anything to set ambitious goals. It will cost you everything if you don't.
It doesn’t cost you anything to set ambitious goals. It will cost you everything if you don’t.  Unknown
If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.
If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. Bruce Lee
Whatever it takes, that's what I do.short inspirational quotes
Whatever it takes, that’s what I do. David Mellor (Grounds Keeper Fenway Park)
What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success? short inspirational quotes
What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success?  Tony Robbins
Never tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon.short inspirational quotes
Never tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon. Unknown
Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.short inspirational quotes
Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. William Butler Yeats
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.short inspirational quotes
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.  Thomas Edison
Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't.short inspirational quotes
Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t. Jerry Rice
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will.
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will. Mahatma Gandhi
I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do it.
I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do it. Pippi Longstocking
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. short inspirational quotes
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.short inspirational quotes
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu
All the effort in the world won't matter if you're not inspired. short inspirational quotes
All the effort in the world won’t matter if you’re not inspired.  Chuck Palahniuk
If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.
If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.  Thomas J. Watson
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.short inspirational quotes
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.  Frank Clark
It is not because things are difficult that we don't dare. It is because that we do not dare that they are difficult.
It is not because things are difficult that we don’t dare. It is because that we do not dare that they are difficult.  Seneca
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. Pablo Picasso

Short Quotes to Inspire You to Be Your Best

Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.

Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. Joseph Campbell
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present. Jim Rohn
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha
I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.
I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best. Benjamin Disraeli
One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged.short inspirational quotes
One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Lucille Ball
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.short inspirational quotes
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffett
Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it. short inspirational quotes
Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain… To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices – today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it. Kevyn Aucoin
Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.short inspirational quotes
Fears are nothing more than a state of mind. Napoleon Hill Inspirational Quotes
The next time you're faced with something that's unexpected, unwanted, and uncertain, consider that it just may be a gift.
The next time you’re faced with something that’s unexpected, unwanted, and uncertain, consider that it just may be a gift. Stacey Kramer
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain. short inspirational quotes
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain. Vivian Green
It's up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind.
It’s up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind.  Steve Maraboli
When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. short inspirational quotes
When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. Paulo Coelho
Needs and struggles are what excite and inspire us.
Needs and struggles are what excite and inspire us. William James
Large opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. short inspirational quotes
Large opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. Sally Koch
Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable.
Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable.  Theodore N. Vail
Nearly everyone who develops an idea works at it up to the point where it looks impossible and then gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.short inspirational quotes
Nearly everyone who develops an idea works at it up to the point where it looks impossible and then gets discouraged. That’s not the place to become discouraged. Thomas Edison
A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want.short inspirational quotes
A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want. Madonna
If you do not go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you do not ask, the answer will always be no. If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place. short inspirational quotes
If you do not go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you do not ask, the answer will always be no. If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place. Unknown
It's so important to know upfront that challenges exist in almost everything we are trying to accomplish. Worthwhile is often preceded by hard!
It’s so important to know upfront that challenges exist in almost everything we are trying to accomplish. Worthwhile is often preceded by hard!  Kevin Eastman Inspirational Quotes

Summary of Short Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration is the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. A feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, that gives you new and creative ideas.

Inspirational is a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation. Certain characteristics and traits are common to inspirational people. These people are innovative and forward-thinkers and may dedicate their lives to a cause, for the better of everyone.

Inspired is when you are inspired, the dictionary states that: “mentally you are stimulated to do or feel something”. An inspired person feels compelled to be different and do better than they are currently.

Finding inspiration. We can all feel stuck and uninspired sometimes. It’s a normal part of life. To help find inspiration try some of these ways to get inspired: change your environment, listen to music, learn something new, spend some time outside, or get out of your comfort zone.

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