Quotes To Inspire Yourself

In 1999 the Wachowskis brought to us one of the greatest science fiction movies of all time -- The Matrix. The mind-bending film’s massive success later led to the release of two feature sequels. To think that movie stars like Will Smith and Nicolas Cage formally turned down the role of Neo… Well, luckily Keanu Reeves was there to save the day and we’re glad he did it, because now we can’t imagine anyone else playing Neo. The same happened with Morpheus’s role. Apparently, The Matrix was quite underestimated by Hollywood’s elite actors, yet the movie became a sci-fi phenomenon praised for its innovative visual effects. With four Academy Awards under its belt and many other important accolades, we still can’t believe it’s been almost 21 years since the first Matrix was released. But here we are, waiting for the fourth movie to come up in 2021. That’s right! We get to see our favorite heroes fighting the good fight one last time, but until then, we’ve gathered som

Hope is a powerful force and probably the most important factor when it comes to overcoming life’s biggest challenges. Without it, everything is lost. They say that in certain tragic situations only mad men can keep their hope alive. But it’s that little spark that eventually pulls them from the depths of despair. Hope has the power to make you do the impossible. While it’s hard to be optimistic during difficult times, think of it as your only weapon -- use it to fight and you’ll eventually find your way out. Don’t just sit there waiting for the worst to happen because there’s always one more thing that you can do. You just haven’t thought about it yet. Some people are more optimistic and hopeful by nature, but even they need a little reassurance, every now and then, that things will get better. Read a story with a happy ending or maybe some hope quotes to bring back your inner optimist. When you hope, things are more likely to turn out the way you want them to.

There are certain moments in our lives when our self-resilience is being tested. That’s when we discover just how much we are capable of and how much inner strength we possess. How many times have you heard tragic life stories thinking that if something similar should happen to you, you wouldn’t be able to get over it? Yet, whenever life strikes, you manage to stand on your two feet and carry on. You’ve been broken, but eventually picked up all the pieces and mend yourself back together. The way you face life’s challenges builds you up and ultimately defines you as a person. Our strength comes from past and ugly experiences. We can only assume that we have what it takes to overcome obstacles, but we’ll never know for sure until we’re actually facing them. Still, a positive outlook on life can do wonders when the going gets tough. We’ve gathered some amazing quotes about strength as reminders that whatever you’re going through, you’ve got this! You have the necessary stre

You spend the majority of your life working hard and saving money for that moment when you no longer have to worry about setting an alarm for the next day -- retirement! The idea of finally having the time to enjoy everything you’ve postponed for years sounds great. Yet you know what they say, old habits die hard, and some people find it difficult to adjust to this new phase of their life. They’ve probably developed a routine over the last 30 years and their job meant everything to them. But no matter how much you loved your job, you can still find new and exciting activities to fulfill you. There’s so much more to life than working for a paycheck. You should see your retirement as an opportunity to take a step back and take pride in everything you’ve accomplished. For many, the word ‘retirement’ automatically brings up to mind an image of a happy grandparent reading a story to their grandkids. For others it means traveling the world worry-free, gardening or si

Nipsey Hussle (born Ermias Joseph Asghedom) was an American rapper, entrepreneur and activist. Hussle grew up in a poverty-stricken gang environment in Crenshaw, Los Angeles. It wasn’t long until he joined the the gang life and got arrested for committing a few petty crimes. When Nipsey was 19 years old, his father took both him and his brother on a three month trip to East Africa. Impressed and inspired by this experience, Hussle decided to radically change his life. He began to focus on his music career and community activism. The two went hand in hand, as it was through music that Nipsey inspired change in the lives of most of his fans. His community grew along with his success -- he funded improvements to neighborhood schools and held constructive speeches to prevent gang violence . Sadly, just before completing a project that would’ve involved officials from the LAPD, Nipsey was murdered in front of his The Marathon clothing store. The musician died at age 33

Perseverance is the ability to keep doing something in spite of all the obstacles you may encounter on the way to achieving your goals. It’s a word that can be easily explained, but the ones that persevere know the hard work it implies. The ones that don’t also know – that’s why they don’t even dare to dream big. It’s hard to be perseverant mostly because the idea of failing again scares us. Think about it: you set a goal, use all of your resources to achieve it, and end up losing everything. It’s only natural to feel discouraged and want to give up no matter what others tell you. You blame yourself for aiming too high and from then on, you set safer goals to protect yourself from future disappointment. But all you have to change is your approach, not your ambitions. Successful people know this so they never stop looking for better ways that will help them eventually win. Teach your children that failure is part of success. Allow them to experience failure in

Tennessee Williams (born Thomas Lanier Williams), was an American playwright whose work earned him two Pulitzer Prizes. He is best known for penning iconic plays such as  A Streetcar Named Desire  and  Cat on a Hot Tin Roof . Williams’ childhood wasn’t a happy one since his parents were resentful of each other most of the time, and his father loved to gamble and drink. His home became a tense place to live in, so young Williams would often escape into the world of reading and writing. Before having a chance to earn a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri, the writer was forced by his father to take a job as a sales clerk. He later described the time spent there as the most miserable two years of his life that had a major impact on his mental health . In his plays, Williams used his personal experience as fuel to inspire his creativity, and tackled issues such as human frustration, sexuality and addiction. His work was considered controversial back then, but

Born on April 25, 1940, Alfredo James Pacino is a prolific actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and one of the few to hold the “Triple Crown of Acting.” Pacino started off from humble beginnings as he worked a variety of jobs before studying theater. Once he got chance to prove himself, no one could deny the future star’s talent so he soon appeared in many off-Broadway productions. The moment that marked Pacino’s career was after he portrayed the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather . The trilogy earned him numerous accolades, including his first Oscar nomination, and his performance is still regarded as one of the best in film history. Another unforgettable performance was that of Tony Montana in Scarface -- one of the best mob movies ever made. Al Pacino is undoubtedly one of the most charismatic, respected and finest actors of all time whose legacy will live on forever. To celebrate his accomplishments, in 2007, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the

After playing 15 seasons in the NBA and winning six Championships with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan is widely accepted as the greatest basketball player of all times. Jordan has been a sports fan for as long as he can remember, and while in high school, he also liked playing football and baseball. However, basketball remained the one sport that he dedicated his entire career to. The 6-foot-6 player became a legend not only because he is the best at what he does, but because his attitude towards achieving success is incredibly motivating and contagious. Jordan understood that failure is part of the success – no matter how many shots he might’ve missed, at the end of the day, he’s still an absolute champion. Going into retirement was a hard decision for MJ, but in 2003 he finally decided to end his career as a basketball player. Now, he is the principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA. Jordan has unparalleled accomplishments and after so many year

Chrissy Teigen is a model, TV personality and author. Along with co-host LL Cool J, Chrissy is raising the roof as the “color commentator” on Lip Sync Battle. Growing up, she never thought that she would become a model since she always imagined that she would someday be a teacher or do something related to food. Still, at the age of 18, Teigen was discovered by a photographer at the surf shop she was working for. In 2010, she had her career breakthrough as “Rookie of the Year” in Sports Illustrated’s famous swimsuit issue. It’s not every day that you stumble upon a model that takes pride in eating anything and actually has a food blog where she shares her culinary adventures. But apparently there’s nothing Chrissy can’t do -- she managed to combine her two passions and it all worked out great for her. In 2013, Chrissy married musician John Legend with whom she shares a beautiful relationship and two children. With an incredible wit and sense of humor that gained he

Whether we’re talking about family, friends or romantic relationships, everyone seeks loyalty in others. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to form bonds that stand the test of time. People demand it, but true loyalty, just like respect, is something that should be earned. The following loyalty quotes teach us why it is one’s duty to appreciate the value of this trait. However, you can always be tricked into misplacing your own loyalty. In an ideal world, we should be able to trust the few people closest to us, to love and be loved back. Yet, we sometimes give the best we’ve got to people who ultimately betray us. Maybe you fall in love with the wrong person, trust a friend with a secret or expect a family member to be there simply because they’re family. Sometimes people will fail you and it will hurt, but it’ll serve as a life lesson nonetheless. Everyone gets to experience betrayal at one point in their life -- it’s how we learn the true meaning of loyalty and how to