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Here are 100 of the best positive quotes and thoughts I could find. Hope you’ll find the right words to kick start your day and uplift yourself. You’ll discover quotes by Buddha, Emerson, Einstein, and more. Enjoy!
Positivity always wins…Always. Gary Vaynerchuk
Keep looking up… that’s the secret of life. Charlie Brown
Being positive is a sign of intelligence. Maxime Lagacé
If you are positive, you’ll see opportunities instead of obstacles. Widad Akrawi
Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. Christopher Reeve

You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will. Stephen King
Small steps motivate. Big steps overwhelm. Maxime Lagacé
The first step is you have to say that you can. Will Smith
A problem is a chance for you to do your best. Duke Ellington
The most important thing is to look ahead. The past is your anchor. Maxime Lagacé

Positive anything is better than negative nothing. Elbert Hubbard
Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines. Robert Schuller
A little progress each day adds up to big results. Unknown
I am thankful to all who said no to me. It is because of them that I’m doing it myself. Albert Einstein
Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. Maya Angelou
Related: failure, hope, confidence
Enjoying the quotes so far?
Keep reading and you’ll discover even more inspiring words by Les Brown, Paulo Coelho, Ayn Rand, Voltaire and more.
After all, we can all benefit from the power of positive words and thoughts.
That’s why I’ve been using quotes and positive self-talk to uplift my mood since 2004.
In times of struggle, I’ve found that the right words can inspire, motivate and even change a negative situation into a good one.
By changing our perspective and being more upbeat, life becomes smoother and funnier, isn’t it?
In sum,
negative people live backward, but positive and energetic people are the ones who change the world.
Have you noticed?
The Best Positive Quotes
Miracles happen to those who believe in them. Bernhard Berenson Click to tweet
Victory is in having done your best. If you’ve done your best, you’ve won. Billy Bowerman
Wherever you are, and whatever you do, be in love. Rumi
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. Eleanor Roosevelt
Believe deep down in your heart that you’re destined to do great things. Joe Paterno
In the end, everything will be okay. If it’s not okay, it’s not yet the end. Fernando Sabino
One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. John F. Kennedy
Joy is not in things; it is in us. Richard Wagner
Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment. Horace
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. Anthony J. D’Angelo
Be the light in the dark, be the calm in the storm and be at peace while at war. Mike Dolan
Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you. Mary Lou Retton
There isn’t anything that I cannot be or do or have. Abraham Hicks
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders. Jewish proverb
One small positive thought can change your whole day. Zig Ziglar
Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached. Swami Vivekananda
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. Epictetus
Positivity is a superpower. Ryan Brewlow (Source)
How high you fly is derived from how big you think. Robin Sharma
The less you respond to negative people, the more positive your life will become. Paulo Coelho
Staying positive doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on the hard days you know better ones are coming. Unknown
The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them. Washington Irving
There are far, far better things ahead than anything we leave behind. C. S. Lewis
We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. Kenji Miyazawa
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures. H. Jackson Brown
You are joy, looking for a way to express. Esther Hicks
Related: thought of the day, life tips, positive affirmations
Part 2. Positive Quotes That Are…
The Most Famous Positive Quotes
Searching for a More famous positive quote? Check out those by Confucius, Nietzsche, Thomas Edison, Oprah Winfrey, Emerson, etc.
It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop. Confucius
Change your thoughts and you change your world. Norman Vincent Peale
Choose to be optimistic, it feels better. 14th Dalai Lama
If you focus narrowly on the problem as you see it, you might well lose hope, but if you look at it from a wider perspective, it’s easier to be more positive. 14 Dalai Lama
The great majority of men are bundles of beginnings. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Even though you’re fed up, you gotta keep your head up. Tupac Shakur
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Remember: Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up. Rocky Balboa
Believe you can and you’re halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing. Abraham Lincoln
That which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Friedrich Nietzsche
Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation. Michael Jordan
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The best way to predict the future is to create it. Abraham Lincoln Click to tweet
The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible. Winston Churchill
Stay positive; stay hopeful. Joel Osteen
Negative results are just what I want. They’re just as valuable to me as positive results. I can never find the thing that does the job best until I find the ones that don’t. Thomas A. Edison
Light tomorrow with today. Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt
If you don’t like something change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude about it. Don’t complain. Maya Angelou
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. William James
All you really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. Charlie Brown
Positivity precedes success. Maxime Lagacé
The secret is contained in a three-part formula I learned in the gym: self-confidence, a positive mental attitude, and honest hard work. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas Edison
The best is yet to be. Robert Browning Click to tweet
There is a sense that things, if you keep positive and optimistic about what can be done, do work out. Hillary Clinton
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
Wise Positive Quotes
I will go anywhere as long as it’s forward. David Livingston Click to tweet
Positive thoughts lead to positive results. Maria V. Snyder
Say something positive, and you’ll see something positive. Jim Thompson
The wiser you get, the more you realize how lucky you are. Maxime Lagacé
We are limited, but we can push back the borders of our limitations. Stephen R. Covey Click to tweet
Create explosive confidence. Robin Sharma
Everyday is a second chance. Unknown
Everyday you can take a tiny step in the right direction. Unknown
Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Dr. Seuss
Walk slowly but never walk backward. Unknown
On the other side of the clouds is a bright blue sky. Unknown
The roots of a good life: being positive and moving forward. Maxime Lagacé
One joy scatters a hundred griefs. Chinese proverb Click to tweet
A positive mindset brings positive things. Philipp Reiter
Instead of complaining or arguing, be positive and put out the message you want out there. Dan Go
Keep a smile on your face. Keep a spring in your step. Joel Osteen
If I persist long enough I will win. Og Mandino
Train your mind to think everything is happening in your favor. Dan Go
Cheerfulness is the very flower of health. Proverb
Staying healthy, calm and positive is what wise people do. Maxime Lagacé
Positive thinking must be followed by positive doing. John C. Maxwell
Conviction is much more powerful than “positive thinking”. The Stoic Emperor
Turn every life situation into a positive one. Rhonda Byrne
Miracles are born of conviction. Marianne Williamson
Clear your mind of “cant”. Samuel Johnson Click to tweet
If you tell yourself you feel fine, you will. Jodi Picoult
Keep calm and keep learning. Lailah Gifty Akita
The road to success is always under construction. Lily Tomlin
Enjoying the ride to happiness, is happiness. Maxime Lagacé
Related: wise one-liners
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Positive Quotes: The Conclusion
The dreamers are the saviors of the world. James Allen
Let’s recap:
- Remember: you can, if you want.
- Being positive is smart. Being pessimistic is useless.
- We build a better world with positive people, not negative ones.
- The fruit of positivity is progress. The fruit of negativity is regression.
- By being positive, you will inspire people and they will inspire other people too.
- You only have one life so don’t be so serious about it. Light up!
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Hope you enjoyed these beautiful positive quotes.
The goal was to help you think positive, stay strong, and give you a mental boost to start off your day.
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Are you a positive person? What was your favorite quote? Please let us know in the comment section below!
Table Of Contents
Part 1
Top 15 Images
Best Quotes
Part 2
Positive Quotes That ARE
Famous
Wise
Part 3
Conclusion
Thank you for boosting our spirit with all these positive quotes.
Really needed it.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you Tejas.
Glad you liked them! 🙂
Maxime
Read some very positive quotes here.
We all feel lost time to time and there is no better remedy than find the words that keeps you on tracks and boost your spirit.
Thank you for sharing these.
Happy you liked them Aastha!
We all need positive reinforecement. Thanks for your efforts! Michele
You’re right, Michele.
Thank you!
This site is really great
Thank you!
Hi Maxime, a great set of quotes you’ve got here! But as others wrote, I’d love to see more put in a design as it sticks better in my mind. You could try Pixteller to create them.
Thanks for the tip Vlad!
I’ll give pixteller a shot.
Best,
Maxime
Hi Maxime. The quotes you share are rich in content and profoundly inspire us with a spirit of positive thinking and imagination. Most appreciated, keep the fire burning !
Thanks for your kinds words!
I will keep the fire burning for sure.
Regards,
Maxime
Hello Maxime,
I’m very very sad about your girlfriend, God may her spirit rest in peace & in his heart⚘.
Awesome collections😊!
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your kind words Kavi.
Really appreciate it.
Regards,
Maxime
Hi Maxime,
Wow, what a collection. I enjoyed and felt positivity within while reading these quotes.
There are many favorite quotes of mine, (1) “The positive thinker sees the invisible…” and (2) “Positive thinking is the key…” are of my most favorites.
Thanks for this post!
I wish there were more pictures with the quotes. Thank you for the interesting messages.
Thanks for your valuable comment, Ellie.
Perhaps a top 10 images (instead of 3), would be more appropriate.
Thanks,
Maxime
Hi Ellie,
it would mean the world to us if you could provide us some feedback on this page: https://wisdomquotes.com/time-quotes/
We inserted more pictures (like you asked us).
Is it better this way?
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Maxime
Kindly note the quotes