Wisdom Quotes
Wisdom Quotes
Change your thoughts and you change your world. Norman Vincent
Peale Click to tweet
Those who realize their folly are not true fools. Zhuangzi Click to
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Life is too important to be taken seriously. Oscar Wilde Click to
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Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground. Theodore
Roosevelt Click to tweet
It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life. Elizabeth
Kenny Click to tweet
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Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going
to get. Forrest Gump Click to tweet
What is your favorite life quote? Would you like to add another one here?
Please let me know in the comment section below!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1
Top 10 Images
Best Life Quotes
Part 2
Life Quotes That ARE
Famous
Short
Inspirational
Uplifting
Funny
Deep
Life Lessons
Part 3
Life Quotes ABOUT
Love
Friendship
Family
Success
Challenges
Part 4
What Is Life?
i) Alan Ball, Anais Nin, Bruce Lee
ii) Carl Rogers, Helen Keller, Jiddu Krishnamurti
iii) John Banville, Marcus Aurelius, Woody Allen
Part 5
Conclusion
AUTHOR BIO
Maxime Lagacé started collecting quotes in 2004 after he lost his girlfriend
in a car accident.
In search of meaning, he dived in the self-improvement world, psychology
and trail running. His goal was to understand his pain, his depression, his
fears, his lack of motivation and inspiration.
Books, blogs, quotes and nature became his guide.
He finished his software engineering degree in 2007 at the École de
Technologie Supérieure de Montréal. He also studied at the The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University. A few years later, he started his first website to share
his passion for quotes.
Maxime is a father of two and also loves running. His best 5k is 17 minutes
41 seconds and his best marathon (42k) is in 3 hours 33 minutes 11 seconds
(with 1800 meters of elevation gain).
Other notable interests of Maxime are health (mental and physical),
meditation, nutrition, bananas, human potential, education, learning,
productivity and minimalism.
You can find him
on quora, linkedin, strava, sportstats, pinterest, youtube, instagram, facebook
or twitter.
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LAST UPDATE
December 12, 2019
117 COMMENTS
1. LAWRENCE EKALAFENG SAYS:
Thinking about life, I don’t own anyone an explanation how I life my life.
It’s like a dream come true. I wake up in poverty every day but am happy and
Free.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for your comment, Lawrence.
I always a great feeling to live your life the way YOU want to. Being
happy is a state of mind, not accumulation of stuff.
Regards,
Maxime
2. CHERYL STEAD SAYS:
A favorite quote of mine is: Tis better to have loved and lost than to not have
loved at all.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Yes! That’s a good one. Thanks for sharing Cheryl!
3. WENDY SAYS:
Sorry. The quote, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”, is
not by Dr Seuss (first ascribed to him in 2002). It can be attributed to German
poet Ludwig Jacobowski (August 1899).
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2016/07/25/smile/#note-14183-1
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for pointing this out, Wendy!
I made the change.
Regards,
Maxime
4. SUBASHINI SAYS:
Its an ointment for my wounded heart.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Glad you liked it, Subashini.
Thanks,
Maxime
5. VAHID SAYS:
Life is like a short nap when you get up and its not noon anymore
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks, Vahid, for this great quote!
So true.
Life’s so fast!
Regards,
Maxime
6. MAVERICK SAYS:
Hey Maxime,
Just wanted to thank you for an amazing list you put together. Glad to see
one of favorites quotes in here.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” – Albert Einstein
May I suggest one more quote ?
“Bad things are not the worst things that can happen to us. Nothing is the
worst thing that can happen to us!” – Richard Bach
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Oh, that’s a good one, Maverick!
I’ve never heard this one before.
Thanks,
Maxime
7. TIMO SAYS:
This is an incredibly great article. You are right that we always live in the
past or in the future. We usually think too much and can not relax in the here
and now.
Thanks for the nice post – which reminds you once again to be mindful and
to enjoy the present moment.
Best regards!
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks, Timo!
Yes, it’s the eternal fight for being present (and happy) or building the
future (and fighting the present).
Regards,
Maxime
8. BRIDGET SAYS:
Life can change in an instant, so enjoy each moment as it passes.
Never forget that everything happens for a reason, so when times are hard,
remember it’s all part of the bigger picture.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for your thoughts, Bridge.
Your words are so true.
Regards,
Maxime
9. VIC SAYS:
Elizabeth Kenny’s saying about a lion and a sheep is not original…it should
be attributed to Mussolini. Granted she changed it slightly, but still is not her
original thought. Here’s Mussolini’s translated quote, “If I advance; follow
me. If I retreat; kill me. If I die; avenge me! It is better to live one day as a
lion than one-hundred years as a sheep!”
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Oh, thanks for pointing this out, Vic.
By the way, I also found a Tibetan proverb that says: “It is better to live
one day as a lion than to live 1000 years as a sheep.”
I found this one
here https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/146859637825716356/ and
here https://twitter.com/actionjackson/status/619899068144328704?lang
=en
There’s also another version: “It is better to be a tiger for one day than a
sheep for a thousand years.”
https://thewisdomwarrior.com/2013/11/04/it-is-better-to-be-a-tiger-for-
one-day-than-a-sheep-for-a-thousand-years-tibetan-maxim/
Regards,
Maxime
10. MAVERICK SAYS:
Hey Maxime,
You have a great patience to collect all these wonderful quotes together!
What do you think of this quote?
” The beginning of love is a horror of emptiness. ”
Robert Bly
I’m aware it seem little dark, however I believe this quote is really
thoughtful.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Hey Maverick, in my opinion, that’s a fantastic quote!
I totally get the meaning of it…
In fact, it’s a truth: once we begin to love, nothing is certain anymore.
Thanks for sharing this,
Maxime
11. ADITI JAIN SAYS:
Great work. Appreciated !!
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks Aditi!
12. JOHNSON T SAYS:
Thanks dear.. I so much appreciate your effort.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for your comment.
Regards,
Maxime
13. RHYAN SAYS:
these are the best quotes i have EVER seen
thank you.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks, Rhyan, for your comment.
You made my day.
Regards,
Maxime
14. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES SAYS:
Life is to be lived, not controlled, and humanity is won by continuing to play
in face of certain defeat. Very true and inspiring words about life and
humanity… loved this one
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for your comment!
Maxime
15. JANET HANEY SAYS:
Hi Maxime … I had a quote and lost it … Something like: Knowing others is
knowledge and it ends with “Knowing yourself is true wisdom.” Have you
ever seen this quote??? I did not go through all your quotes on life – hoping
you can cut my time in research???
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Hi Janet, is it this one by Lao Tzu?
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power”
16. JENNY MILLS SAYS:
Wow this is a galaxies of “quotes”, thank “GOD”, that I landed in here.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks, Jenny!
Maxime
17. IESHA SAYS:
I love these quotes, really inspiring and full of life
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for your comment, Iesha!
Maxime
18. KEVIN GREAVES SAYS:
Hello Maxime thanks for a great selection of quotes. One of my own
favourites is:
“Fall down seven times, stand up eight”
Thanks Kevin.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Yes, Kevin, it’s indeed a good one!
Thanks for your comment.
Maxime
19. BOB WAHL SAYS:
Who wrote: Life is whats happening while you planning your future
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Answer: Allen Saunders.
But John Lennon also included it in the lyrics of a song many years later.
Check out https://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/05/06/other-plans/ for
more.
20. LEEFA TALENI HAIKALI SAYS:
Wow… This is so interesting. I really like your quotes. How about this one?
“Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside.”
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Yes! This is a good one!
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Maxime
21. MEENAKSHI SAYS:
Very nice and inspirational quotes…I really loved to read them. Thanks for
sharing.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Glad your like them, Meenakshi!
Thanks,
Maxime
22. VIRAT SAYS:
Love your quotes
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks!
Maxime
23. MARY SAYS:
Thanks, i like the quote; ” I love those who can smile in trouble” by;
Leonardo da Vinci
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Yes, I discovered it recently and thought it was a good one!
Thanks for your comment, Mary.
Maxime
24. ROBERT SAYS:
Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments. Rose Kennedy – that’s a
strong quote.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Yes! That’s true!
We remember moments (little moments, in fact) more than milestones!
Thanks for sharing that, Robert.
Cheers,
Maxime
25. ELAINE MILES SAYS:
Coming out of an 11 year relationship (which I didn’t see coming on at least
a conscious level), this is the best perspective to engage!
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Hi Elaine, thanks for your comment!
I’m curious, which quote resonated with you the most?
Thanks,
Maxime
26. AUGUSTINA ASIBE SAYS:
What ever that happens in our journey of life is destined to happen it’s just
matter of time.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
That’s a deep, yet powerful quote!
Thanks for sharing it,
Maxime
27. BEARDIEMOM SAYS:
These are all amazing quotes! I would like to point out another quote,
though, that was not mentioned on this website. “Your life is yours, and
yours alone. Rise up and live it.” This was written by my favorite author,
Terry Goodkind. I love this quote, and I thought it would make a wonderful
addition to this website!
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Hi!
It is indeed a great quote.
Thanks for sharing it,
Maxime
28. NANDAN SAYS:
Don’t live in the past, as it kills your present.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for sharing this quote.
So true!
Thanks,
Maxime
29. DAVID MACKLIN SAYS:
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the quotations which you have compiled
which must have taken long hours of dedicated research.
Here are a few of my own thoughts:-
Life is a constant round of making decisions and then living with the
consequences.
The miracle of your birth and the luck of your survival should give you
enough reason to celebrate your life.
Life is that unfathomable mystery between birth and death and what you do
with it is largely governed by luck.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Hi David,
happy to see you liked it.
Yes, it normally takes around 8-10 hours to produce one article like this.
It’s a lot of work, but I have so much fun finding those inspiring quotes.
It’s totally worth it.
Also, those quotes of yours are great!
I particularly like your first one and I think people (myself included)
should “apply” it: think a little bit less and act more.
This is how we learn. This is how we grow.
Thanks,
Maxime
30. CAROLINE BAZA SAYS:
Nice quotes for life. It’s really true! Here, I can suggest another quote about
life.
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to
dance in the rain.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Oh yes! I forgot about this one!
It’s a good one.
Thanks for sharing it,
Maxime
31. BECS SAYS:
This was such an amazing site and it really inspired me.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for your great comment, Becs!
Regards,
Maxime
32. SONAL AGARWAL SAYS:
Thanks for sharing this… This made my day
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
You’re welcome.
Thanks,
Maxime
33. SAMI ULLAH SAYS:
Awesome!
First time I saw a site with such inspirational quotes. I am going to use these
quotes on my whatsapp status….!
Simply love and thanks to author!
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks for your comment, Sami.
Regards,
Maxime
34. ROY HEWES SAYS:
Hi, Maxime, I so enjoyed your article …
Here is my Quote for Success after reading and listening to many books on
the subject;
Success comes from within, define and understand your own meaning and
reasons for success, before starting the journey.
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1. MAXIME SAYS:
Thanks, Roy, for your kind words.
It’s true that the definition of success MUST come from within.
Sadly, nowadays, most people think of success as fame, big houses, cars,
money, etc.
We must come back to real success: being content, helping others, trying
making an impact and improve the world.
Thanks,
Maxime
35. TAMIKA SMITH SAYS:
Loved reading all the quotes, thank you. So many I will be taking away and
sharing with others. So in return I will share my two to live by quotes: ‘When
life gives you lemons, make grapefruit juice. Then sit back and watch as
everyone wonders how you did it.’ & ‘NEVER REGRET anything in life,
because at THAT moment, it was EXACTLY what you WANTED!’
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1. MAX SAYS:
Thanks, Tamika, for your message and your beautiful quotes
They are great!
I totally agree with your quotes about regret: it’s too easy to be
disappointed with past choices, but we should not.
Regards,
Maxime
36. TREVOR REEBY SAYS:
Thank you for sharing, Love & appreciate the wisdom.
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1. MAX SAYS:
Thanks for the very inspiring quotes… I really enjoyed reading them.
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1. MAXIME LAGACÉ SAYS:
You’re welcome, Merry Ann.
Thanks,
maxime
54. PAUL SAYS:
Great collection of wisdom. Personaly I love Andrzej Majewski quotes
especially inspiring quotes: The most potent power in the universe is the
willpower.
There’s no better motivation to man’s actions than a strict ban.
Only great men can keep their head in the clouds and their feet firmly down
on the ground.
Never curse an illness; better ask for health.
If you want to be strong – keep training; if you want to keep winning all the
time – do not fight.
If you want to more: andrzej-majewski.com
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1. MAXIME LAGACÉ SAYS:
Those are nice quotes Paul.
Thanks for that.
Maxime
55. TAMMY LYNN CASTO SAYS:
Thank you so much for all of the beautiful, inspirational quotes, thoughts and
beautiful words of wisdom.
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1. MAXIME LAGACÉ SAYS:
Thanks for your comment, Tammy!
Regards,
maxime
56. TRIANNA BRANNON SAYS:
Reminds me of a song that I wrote: https://youtu.be/oNxPqgbHeiw
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1. MAXIME LAGACÉ SAYS:
Hi Trianna!
Please keep sharing your beautiful voice.
Best,
Maxime
57. BOB GARCIA SAYS:
Maxime, I can’t remember the exact quote but it’s like; “I want people to be
happier when I leave them than when I met them”. Or, something like that.
Can you help ???
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1. MAXIME LAGACÉ SAYS:
Hi Bob,
there is this one from Marvin J. Ashton: “Leave people better than you
found them.”
Is that it?
Thanks,
Maxime
58. FADHILI SHAO SAYS:
Thank you for all inspirational quotes
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1. MAXIME LAGACÉ SAYS:
You’re welcome.
Thanks to you for commenting!
Best,
Maxime
59. ROCKY MORRILL SAYS:
“Be where you are “. My quote to my kids
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1. MAXIME LAGACÉ SAYS:
It’s indeed a great one, Rocky.
It’s funny because it’s a mantra (or self-talk) I use myself from time to
time.
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