Motivation Quotes

"The need for cognitive consistency may explain more human behavior than we realize."

"The human need for cognitive harmony explains both our greatest achievements and our deepest failures."

"The need for cognitive coherence drives us toward meaning even when meaning is absent."

"Motivation comes from within; inspiration comes from without."

"It is the feeling of inferiority that leads to the desire for recognition."

"We are driven less by what we have than by what we believe is possible."

"Our inferiority feelings motivate us to improve and excel."

"You are your own greatest motivation."

"Motivation comes from purpose."

"The world doesn't owe you anything. You have to take what you want."

"Motivation comes from within. Nobody can give it to you."

"The most destructive word in any human vocabulary is the word 'impossible.'"

"Wake up and smell the coffee. Then do something about it."

"The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph."

"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."

"If you do not know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere."

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

"People aren't statistics. They're stories waiting to be told."

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right."

"Success doesn't just find you. You have to go out and get it."

"Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction."

"Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you."

"You can either have excuses or success, but not both."

"Stop waiting for Friday, for summer, for a man, for success."

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

"People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those doing it."

"Motivation is what gets you started; habit is what keeps you going."

"Motivation fades; discipline remains."

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."

"The world doesn't owe you anything - you owe the world your best effort."