These historical motivational phrases are filled with wisdom and power to help you heal emotionally and be happier.
Each of them offers a unique perspective on different aspects of life and positive mindset. From reflections on change and decadence, to messages about the importance of emotions and progress in the good.
They invite you to reflect on your life and your attitude towards the circumstances you face.
Each phrase can serve as a guide to finding inner peace and having a more positive mindset.
“The cosmos is change, life is opinion”–Marcus Aurelius, Meditations IV.3.
“Decay is inherent in all compounded things. Attend to your salvation with diligence” – Buddha, in: Dīgha Nikāya, Sutta 16:1
“Anxiety is a disease of the future and depression is a disease of the past”.
“Who are you going to believe: me or your lying eyes?”– Groucho Marx
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”– Maya Angelou
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate”–Carl Jung
“What others think of me is none of my business”.
“No matter how hard it is, be thankful it's not worse”–Krishnamurti.
“Things are as good or as bad as they seem. No need to add anything extra”.
“The best way to fight evil is to progress energetically in the good”–I Ching or Yi Jing. One of the Confucian classics, the Book of Changes.
More motivational phrases
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill
“Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try.” — Jack Canfield
“Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” — Benjamin Spock
“Happiness is not found at the end of the road, but rather in every step you take along the way.” — Anonymous
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” — Helen Keller
“Accept your mistakes and learn from them. There is no better teacher than experience.” — Anonymous
“Time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life.” — Steve Jobs
“True happiness comes from gratitude. Be thankful for what you have instead of focusing on what you lack.” — Anonymous
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