Quotes To Inspire Yourself

Considered the hardest working and, in 2011, the highest-grossing actor of all time, Samuel L. Jackson worked his way into the hearts of millions. With an unapologetic attitude, when Samuel says something, people will remember it for a long time. The countless memes on the internet are statement that his interpretation of certain movie lines have had a lasting effect on his audience. Samuel L. Jackson began his acting career on stage before impressing his fans with stormy speeches up to five pages long, in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. If you haven’t watched this classic yet, what are you waiting for? He was a drug addict for many years and never shied away from openly talking about his addiction. The love he had for his family and career helped him through rehab. Now, older and wiser Jackson still remembers how it felt to hit rock bottom and how hard it was to find the necessary strength to get back up. This actor is a wizard with words -- whether he’s off-screen...

Every season has its charm. During winter, all nature falls asleep under a white quilt and in the springtime, it’s amazing to watch everything come back to life. Fall is a spectacle on earthy colors and its heavy rains help us relax and sleep better. And then there’s summer… The sun is shining brighter, the days are growing longer and we feel so much more energized. Besides, there’s always something fun to do in the summertime and ice cream tastes better this time of the year. You can’t wait for the weekend to go to a pool or kick back in your favorite hammock. There’s always an outdoor concert to attend or a big screen in the park where you can watch a good movie under the stars. We daydream about summer vacations because what’s best than going to the beach and just lay there with a fresh cocktail in your hand? Sun-kissed, carefree and with a big smile on your face because you know that no crazy email can ruin your vacay mood. Here are 25 summer quotes that wil...

Beauty captivates and leaves us speechless. Whether we’re looking at a painting, a sculpture, reading a great book or listening to some good music, we’re being flooded with emotions that are hard to describe. But some artists and art lovers managed to capture into words those overwhelming feelings, and the following art quotes are proof of that. Art appeals to all our senses when its creator has put his own soul into it. A true masterpiece carries the artist’s emotions. It can make you think or take you places. One look and you can feel their joy, sadness, love or chaos. A few sounds and you are almost able to transcend reality. That’s how powerful art can be! Everyone loves art in at least one of its many forms because it is essential to the human spirit. While some see it as something nice to have, others are inspired by it. To some, it is something that depicts culture and tradition, yet to others art is vital and irreplaceable -- they can’t imagine living without it. ...

Showing sympathy toward someone in grief is no easy task… Sometimes we get so overwhelmed ourselves that we become speechless. We feel like there’s nothing else we can do to ease their pain. However, having something to say, no matter how simple, shows that we care. You may not know exactly what someone who us mourning is going through, but you can find ways to provide some peace of mind. We can always let them know that we are there to help with whatever we can. A shoulder to cry on and an encouragement that everything is going to be ok are the two easiest, yet most impactful things you can offer someone. Even if they’re not that close to you, you can still express your sympathy -- after all, there’s no effort in showing kindness. Sometimes it’s difficult to find the right words that bring comfort. The purpose of the following sympathy quotes is to emphasize on the importance of showing compassion. Saying something to a grieving heart is better than not saying anything at...

The loss of someone we love can be an excruciating experience, even when we expect it to happen, and even if this is a universal part of our human existence. I’ve heard so many people saying “well, she was 80, what did you expect?” But it doesn’t really matter how old they are, does it? We want our dear ones to live forever. And the pain of their passing away is even greater when they go too soon, because then we have to live with both grief and shock. Grief allows us to gradually accept the loss of someone. In time, we’ll realize that they are no longer physically present, but they will always be alive in our hearts. Letting all the good memories stay with you forever is all that matters and all that will ultimately bring you peace. So cry if you must, but learn to carry on by remembering them with a smile on your face. That’s what they would’ve wanted and that’s how you’ll want to be remembered as well. Honor them by thinking of all the happy moments you’ve shared togeth...

Being grateful for what you have is one of the best things you can do for your inner self and others around you. By cultivating gratitude you allow yourself to be happier. It’s that easy! When you expect too much of yourself, think of what you’ve accomplished by now. When life hits you, think of everything that you still have. Maybe it’s family, a friend, a roof over your head, your health or just the fact that you still have the strength to overcome whatever life throws at you. How often do you spend your days reminiscing on negative past events or worrying about what might happen in the future? Reflecting on your mistakes or behavior in order to become a better version of yourself is one thing. However, forgetting to be thankful for all that is good in your life is a free ticket to depression, anxiety and countless other problems. The odds may not always be in your favor, but there’s always something to be grateful for, no matter how small. Here are 30 gratitu...

Whether we’re talking about relationships based on romance, friendship, or kinship, having the support of others can help you cope with whatever you’re experiencing. If we manage to surround ourselves with a few people with whom we keep healthy relationships, we’ll automatically be happier. Having people that we can count on and can trust us back makes us feel valued; loving and being loved makes us feel on top of the world. Regardless of their nature, relationships are never easy -- they require time, energy and sometimes compromise. But for the right person, all of these investments are worthwhile and whenever someone does the same for us, the least we can do is to show our appreciation. And because feelings can be tricky to put into words, we have handpicked some of the best relationship quotes for you. Let us not fall into the cliché of appreciating someone only after they’re gone. Meaningful relationships are among the most precious gifts life can offer you, so hold o...

Time and the way it passes has always been an important topic for philosophers, religion and science. Whatever they may have discovered until now, what every mortal knows for sure is that time is irreversible and our most valuable resource. As children, we don’t really have the notion of time, as it seems to pass in our favor. We cannot wait for the next day to meet our friends again for playtime; we want to grow up and be better adults than our parents ever were because we have it all figured out. As youngsters, we already know what we want to become professionally, how our dream house looks like and we have a perfect family portrait painted in our minds. As adults, we always feel like we need more time, but do we? Maybe if we’d learn to use time wisely, no matter how much we have at our disposal, it would be enough. Maybe if our decisions will not later transform into regrets, time would become our friend, rather than our enemy. We cannot travel back in time to do or ...

The most valuable thing we can give to a person, apart from time, is our trust. However, if we ever get betrayed, trusting someone becomes harder and harder. Sometimes it takes years to build trust and that massive work can be torn down in a matter of seconds. A lie, a rumor or doubt can destroy an individual’s ability to rely on another person again. Betrayal hurts, so instead of giving the next person the benefit of doubt and simply trust them, we become extremely cautious around them. Being cautious about someone’s real intentions is certainly helpful and wise, and learning from our mistakes is the best thing we can do for ourselves. But how much skepticism is just enough to protect us from future betrayal and, at the same time, not push away someone that actually means well? That’s one question that will probably never be answered. All we can do is accept the fact that some people will deceive us. But not everyone’s the same -- there are still a few people worthy of yo...