Written By:Tosin Ajogbeje/Date:2021-09-19
It’s a whole new world! Naturally, this pandemic has left many with mixed feelings. From people trying to keep calm and carry on, to hitting rock bottom, engaging in humdrum routines, and experiencing a roller coaster of emotions during these unprecedented times. In trying to withstand whatever obstacles we face, we should know that someday such challenges will be over and the key to persevering is in our pockets.
When Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself,” he wasn’t fibbing. But what sort of pithy, uplifting quotes do justice to keeping people’s resilience levels up and running? And what other aphorisms, and mantras can get you going? Here is a look at some perceptive quotes to stay motivated, bouncy and optimistic all at once.
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” —Tony Robbins
"Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness."—Eckhart Tolle
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou.
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” — Mark Twain.
"What’s done is done. What’s gone is gone. One of life’s lessons is always moving on. It’s okay to look back to see how far you’ve come but keep moving forward." — Roy T. Bennett
"I always tell my kids if you lay down, people will step over you. But if you keep scrambling, if you keep going, someone will always, always give you a hand. Always. But you gotta keep dancing, you gotta keep your feet moving." — Morgan Freeman
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” — Michael Altshuler
“Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in. When you are in your rocking chair talking to your grandchildren many years from now, be sure you have a good story to tell.” — Amal Clooney
“You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.” — Oprah Winfrey
“I dwell in possibility.” — Emily Dickinson
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