Positive quotes every life-story creator ought to know about
The solstice is nearly upon us marking the halfway point of the year.
So it is timely to reflect on what life-story goals we have achieved and want to pursue during the back half of the year.
Therefore I’ve been on the hunt to share with you motivational quotes and writing quotes from famous identities.
Certainly they will get you inspired to end this year with a writing bang!
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Writing quotes to get you started
“The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” – Mother Teresa
“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” – Gandhi
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Motivation quotes for progress
“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” – Leonardo da Vinci
“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” – Pablo Picasso
“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” – Woody Allen
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Writing quotes to finish strong
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
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Final say
Life-story creating is rewarding but challenging at times.
Therefore seeking inspiration and motivation from others is essential.
I hope these writing quotes re-ignite the life-story fire in your heart.
So here’s to hitting your 2023 goals and finishing the year strong.
Happy writing!
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First published June 13, 2019: This article has been updated and improved.
