No matter how motivated we are to achieve our goals, we will become discouraged at times. Reading famous inspirational quotes from notable people can inspire us to succeed and help reignite our paths.
As I navigate the process of growing my blog and pursuing other personal goals, feeding my mind with positive, motivational thoughts has become imperative for me.
The truth is that success, in any area, doesn’t happen overnight. In order to achieve our dreams, we must overcome many obstacles, including our own self–doubts.
If you ever feel like your goals are too far out of reach, just remember that some of the world’s greatest celebrities and business leaders once felt the same. But despite their challenges and setbacks, they still found ways to succeed.
In this article, I’ve compiled a list of 15 famous quotes to inspire you to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against you.
Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.
Robert H. Schuller
- “I’ve come to realize that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint. And that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love, and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of a service—working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” – Oprah Winfrey
- “I will not lose. For even in defeat, there’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me.” – Jay-Z
- “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding on the 20th.” – Julie Andrews
- “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney
- “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” – Bruce Lee
- “Our thoughts, our feelings, our dreams, our ideas are physical in the universe. That if we dream something… if we picture something… it adds a physical thrust towards realization that we can put into the universe.” – Will Smith
- “True desire in the heart for anything good, is God’s proof to you sent beforehand, to indicate that it’s yours already.” – Denzel Washington
- “I don’t like to gamble. But if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.” – Beyonce
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.
Conrad Hilton
- “It doesn’t matter if a million people tell you what you can’t do, or if ten million tell you no. If you get one yes from God, that’s all you need.” – Tyler Perry
- “I failed in some subjects in exam, but my friend passed in all. Now he is an engineer in Microsoft, and I am the owner of Microsoft.” – Bill Gates
- “Success isn’t overnight. It’s when every day, you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up.” – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
- “What I’ve learnt through myself is that you’ll always find a way to do what you want to do.” – Cassper Nyovest
- “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” – Joe Girard
- “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs
- “So the next time you feel like your world is about to end, I hope you studied because He’s testing your faith.” – Kendrick Lamar
I hope these quotes inspire you to succeed on your journey. And if I may, I’d also like to leave you with one more of my favorites… As we continue to move forward in pursuit of our goals, may we always cherish these words by Shushant Singh Rajput:
“We are so lost in thinking about winning, losing, success, failure. We have forgotten about living life. The most important thing in life is, life itself.”
38 responses to “15 Famous Quotes to Inspire You to Succeed in Life”
I love these quotes. For reminders and encouragement are always needed. The ending was perfect!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
These are such great quotes. They are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, thanks for reading! 🫶🏽
Great post! Love these quotes.
Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed it. 🫶🏽
Thank you for putting together this great list of motivating quotes. They are very inspiring and motivating!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Debbie! And my pleasure…
My personal favourite: “I don’t like to gamble. But if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.” – Beyonce.
Such a great selection, thanks so much for sharing!!
Ikr! That’s one of my favorites, too. Glad you enjoyed this piece. ❤️
Cute quotes! These would make great wall art
Thanks! I agree, these would make cute wall art. Good suggestion!
I love all these quotes and the people who said them! Especially the one from Beyonce, I don’t like to gamble. But if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself. Thanks for sharing these!
Glad you enjoyed these! And yes, Beyoncé has a lot of great quotes out there. 😉
I feel inspired already! Thank you, I’m going to add a few to post its on my mirror!
Awesome, sounds like a great idea!
These are very inspiring quotes. It takes me to another world, so refreshing and unique. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so happy to hear that you were inspired by this post. Thanks for reading!
I love these quotes, thanks for sharing!
Love this! Thanks for sharing.
These quotes are good, but I loved the second one the most. 🫶🏼
I love #2 as well!
These are some motivational quotes that I needed to get through my work day. Thank you for compiling these!
My pleasure… Glad it helped!
[…] As mentioned in Psalm 37, trust God to order your steps to the right place. If you aren’t chosen, don’t be hard on yourself—the job just wasn’t meant to be. There’s probably something better ahead so don’t give up. (See “Defeat Self-Criticism” and Sheenia Denae’s post, “Famous Quotes to Inspire You to Succeed in Life.”) […]
I always enjoy reading through quotes and finding some that really resonate. They can often shine a light on something or provide a new perspective that uplifts. Thanks for sharing these!
Such a good collection! You’re right, no matter how accomplished one is, good quotes are always inspiring!
These are definitely some of the best inspiring quotes in my opinion! Awesome list and thanks for putting this together!
A great collection of inspiring and motivating quotes! Number 7 resonates with me! Thank you for sharing 💜
I love inspirational and motivational quotes. The cool quote is like a short book for me. Thank you for these lines.
Thanks for these quotes! I had no idea of any of them until now! I’m a blogger too so I’ll be putting these quotes to good use to keep me going even through the hard times!
Awesome, Tyler. My pleasure!
What I’ve learnt through myself is that you’ll always find a way to do what you want to do.” – Cassper Nyovest
Love this quote. So, so true!
That’s one of my favorites as well!
I thoroughly enjoyed these inspiring quotes and can’t decide on a favorite. I laughed out loud at number 10, though.
LOL!! #10 is kinda funny, Susan! One of my favorites. 😉
I love these quotes! So inspiring and have so many favorites. Thank you for sharing!
Great post – love the quotes