Quotes To Inspire Yourself

The world has had many great leaders over the course of history. Leaders that have earned our respect for being able to think strategically and make the right decisions in times of trouble.  However, the ones that we love the most are the ones who not only talked about peace, but actually did whatever they could to maintain it. But making this world a better place is not a one man job, no matter how great he is. We all have to contribute in some way in order to make our world a safer and less chaotic place. And the first step would be to become better individuals ourselves. Peace starts with you, when you act from a place of kindness and understanding. When you learn to say ‘sorry’ because you’ve made a mistake. When you are able to accept that others can have different opinions and not take that as a personal attack. Peace starts when you become a voice for the ones that are not heard. When you no longer ignore people that are marginalized or left out because they’re ...

When we refer to aesthetics, we usually think about something that’s really appealing to the eye. But the term is also used in music, literature and even gastronomy. Basically, it can describe anything able to awaken our deepest admiration. If we want to really enjoy life and everything that surrounds us, we need to learn to experience beauty with all our senses. Because beauty goes beyond what our eyes can see – it can be smelled, listened to, tasted or felt. It is more like an uplifting feeling that leaves us speechless and breathless for a while. To prove this, we’ve gathered a list of the most famous aesthetic quotes out there. Whatever fascinates you brings up instant joy and people who are able to find beauty in the most insignificant things are happier. So why limit your sense of appreciation to something generally accepted as aesthetic? Forget about all that! Look around you and search for beauty with all your senses. You’ll be amazed at just how much you’ve been m...

Every birthday should be a time of celebration, regardless of our age. Birthdays are special occasions in which we should leave our worries behind and just enjoy a few laughs with some of our favorite people. Maybe you have friends around you that have become a little sensitive when talking about their age. Or maybe they even stopped celebrating their birthdays because they hate being reminded that they’re getting older. Use these circumstances to remind them that they are loved and that getting older shouldn’t get in the way of having some fun. To help you with that, we’ve handpicked some famous birthday quotes that you can send or use in a toast. Whether you choose a wise or a funny one, you’ll definitely make a good impression. Life’s short and a little party never hurt anybody. If someone around you forgets this, let them know that they don’t have to throw one of those big parties where people don’t even know each other. They just have to let the ones that care for the...

No matter how mentally strong we are on a daily basis, everyone can feel a bit overwhelmed in certain circumstances. Those are the times when, even if someone can’t literally help us solve our problems, a few words of encouragement can put us back on the right track. We sometimes feel exhausted and we don’t want to deal with whatever is happening to us. Moreover, when everything seems to be going wrong, we don’t even see the point in fighting anymore. It feels like we’re sailing against the wind. Yet, we somehow find the strength to carry on whenever someone tells us "you've got this". People may not always be there for you exactly when you need them to be. Not because they don’t want to, but because such things can simply happen. If you feel like you need a little pick-me-up, the following encouraging quotes will definitely get you in the right mindset. Find you favorite saying and let it guide you whenever the going gets tough. Here are 30 encoura...

In a world where a lot of people express their opinion out loud to intentionally put others down, true confidence becomes harder and harder to build. We’re surrounded by advice on how we should look, what jobs we should have, where we should travel and so on. All of these "recommendations" are valid for a short period of time because trends change in a matter of weeks or months. Then we start all over again, not knowing who we really are and what we really want. It’s easy to get lost and become full of insecurities if you don’t start to filter everything you hear or see on a daily basis (especially on social media). Try to find what you actually like and stick to that. Built yourself a set of principles and values that will guide you through life. We’ve gathered a list of famous quotes from some incredible ladies that believed in themselves and built empires and amazing careers. Stay true to yourself, just like they did, and watch things fall into place. ...

Every friendship can be unique in its own way. However, all true friendships have a few common traits and they are all revealed in the following true friendship quotes. First of all, a true friend is loyal. They don’t switch sides whenever it feels more convenient. A real friend will never bail on you because they have something more interesting to do. They become your “go to person” because you know you can trust them. You feel comfortable enough around them to say whatever you want to say. There’s no need to pretend in any way because they already know the real you and accept you just as you are. When it comes to true friendship, you can enjoy some moments of silence with your bestie. You don’t always have to say something so that it doesn’t feel awkward. There are moments when you don’t have anything to share and it’s perfectly fine True friendship is when you can always pick up right where you left off – no matter how long it’s been since you’ve seen each other. ...

Born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, Nina Simone (original name Eunice Waymon), was a legendary American singer and civil rights activist. Simone fell in love with classical music at a very young age. At only 3 years old she learned to play piano and was singing in her church’s choir. The young musician continued studying classical piano at the famous Juilliard School of Music, but she eventually had to leave the school as she couldn’t afford paying for it anymore. Later on, she began performing in night clubs and her career took off in 1957 when she released her first album. Her songs about love, protest and black empowerment won the hearts of many. Simone was often called the “High Priestess of Soul.” Along with other icons such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X , she spoke and performed at demonstrations, becoming known as the voice of the Civil Rights Movement. Simone always shared her truth and inspired many other famous performers. Her wo...