Motivation Quotes

When you need a push, these words deliver. The fuel for getting started and keeping going.

22152 quotes

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"A man will become what he desires to become."
Niccolò Machiavelli
"Motivation without character is a ship without a rudder."
Torquato Tasso
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"Motivation is temporary; discipline is permanent."
Ramalho Ortigão
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"A motivação vem de dentro, não de fora."
Almeida Garrett
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"A motivação sustentável vem de um propósito maior."
Almeida Garrett
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"The weak survive through cunning; the strong through integrity."
Alexandre Herculano
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"Motivation often comes from desperation, not inspiration."
Eça de Queirós
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"Ambition is the fuel that drives civilization forward and backward."
Eça de Queirós
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"Motivation comes not from external forces but from within ourselves."
Saramago
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"Motivation is the fuel but wisdom is the compass."
Saramago
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"Motivation comes from within the spirit."
Luís de Camões
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"Motivation fuels the journey of life."
Luís de Camões
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"Motivation springs from within; external forces can only provide temporary momentum."
Camilo Castelo Branco
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"Motivation rooted in fear produces only temporary compliance, never transformation."
Camilo Castelo Branco
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"A motivação nasce da convicção pessoal."
Ramalho Ortigão
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"The greatest battles are often fought within the mind."
Luís de Camões
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"Motivation comes not from external reward, but internal conviction."
Luís de Camões
"Motivation without discipline is merely a wish upon a star."
Torquato Tasso
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"The power of words lies not in their sound but in their sincerity."
Almeida Garrett
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"Motivation flows from within; external rewards are merely temporary echoes."
Almeida Garrett
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"Motivation is the fire; discipline is the hands that direct the flame."
Almeida Garrett
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"Portugal's tragedy is that it dreams without acting."
Eça de Queirós
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"Motivation comes from within or not at all."
Eça de Queirós
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"Motivation without action is merely fantasy; inspiration without effort is illusion."
Alexandre Herculano
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"Believe in yourself and you're unstoppable."
Fernando Pessoa
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"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers."
Fernando Pessoa
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"Motivation fades, but duty endures for those of conscience."
José María de Eça de Queirós
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"Motivation is temporary, but principle is eternal."
José María de Eça de Queirós
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"Motivation comes from within."
John Banville
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"You are the author of your destiny."
John Banville