tough journey great destination

Tough journey, great destination by Ronnie Peiris

Recently I watched the movie ‘The hacksaw ridge’ the amazing story of how a young man called Desmond Doss went to the battle field without a gun because it was against his value system to kill. Eventually he ended up saving 75 people from death. Whenever I propose to managers who get trained, coached and mentored by me that they should not undermine their own value system, sometimes I hear the question “Deepal, can upholding values and success coexist?”, as if I am off and unrealistic. Then I challenge them to define the two what they mean by ‘success and values’. While Sargent Desmond Doss walked in to the hell fire of war armed with the value of not killing yet excelled in his chosen profession of nursing, I was fortunate to read another rare and an authentic story of a young man who walked in to the hell fire of business world which is fuelled by greed but armed with a strong set of values of doing only the right thing, and to uphold the principles of the profession. That I found in the first of the eight chapters of Tough Journey, Great Destination by Ronnie Peiris. I am thankful to Jayaratne for gifting me a copy of this fantastic auto biography. I read it cover to cover in one go but with so many places being highlighted and notes made on edges. It is one of the best management books I have read in the recent past. The stories are so gripping and the principles elicited are so powerful and useful. The book brings out so many lessons.

The naughty child

When reading the first chapter it is very easy to find out how Ronnie had the courage to say ‘no’ to a boss who wanted him to cook the books, that made him jobless in a foreign country. That strong character had been built by his parents and all the naughty things he had done as a boy. He did things boys would do and got in to trouble big time. That gives you courage to take risks later in life. This I can vouch with personal experience! But you learn to face adversities and to think on the spot! His parents never came to his rescue when he had done wrong.  “The night before the 1969 Royal Thomian cricket encounter, my mother returned from dinner at her brother’s house to find me being herded away in a police jeep. It was around 11:30 p.m. and I was in a lot of trouble. ‘Inspector”, I heard her say, “If he has done something wrong, give him a good beating.” Now you fast forward this scene and compare what would happen today. Today parents find fault with teachers for verbally warning their kids let alone being punished by cops. Just imagine how this kind of solid experiences formed Ronnie’s sense of values to do the right thing. He goes to relate how on another occasion when he went to tell about a friend who had said something nasty about Ronnie’s father and this is what happened. “We thought my father would give him the works and were bristling with anticipation. Imagine our shock and consternation when he told us to place our palms against the wall and gave us three sharp cracks of the cane each. ‘Don’t you dare come to me and sneak.’ he barked. If you have a problem with Yogi, fight your own battles with him. I don’t want you ratting on the other boys’. What a lesson that was!… Such incidents taught me to first rely on myself for solutions to personal and professional problems. Once again spoon fed kids of current generations cannot face a problem. These kids have already come to our business organisations. They are weak! Ronnie prides in saying, “We were not materially wealthy but were rich in values.” “The desire for recognition by way of awards or the pursuit of fame must not guide our actions.” In today’s world of 15 minutes fame this may sound crazy. Schools want to put banners when children win, tuition masters advertise with the picture of the same student, parents post those in face book, and corporates spend more to tell how good the CSR than running business ethically. 

Professionalism 

‘As a professional accountant, your loyalty must be first to the public/society; next, to your profession; then to your employer/client; and lastly to yourself; this is the pecking order I have adopted throughout my life. It had worked for me. Every chapter is full of such powerful lessons that we cannot ignore, especially when they come from a veteran with more than four decades of experience. This chapter particularly must be made compulsory reading for every professional whether they are in finance or in another field. He passionately and with the sense of a true leader advices the young professionals “Do not let your personal brand be impaired by your inability to eschew temptation. If you lose your dignity, even a herd of elephants cannot haul it back.” Brave as he is, he has been very bold to bring out his frustration when he writes, “I have seen situations where professional accountants aid, abet and join senior managers in enhancing cash flow by deliberately delaying payments to creditors. This is not astute cash flow management, in my book. It is downright robbery. I am sure he must have thought a lot for using such strong words, to emphasise the importance of doing what is right.

Starting at the bottom

Aptly sub titled with the saying “The only job where you start at the top is digging a hole” in this chapter he traces many a lessons he had learnt by working from the bottom. This reminds me how Matsushita the founder of Panasonic got the newly recruited engineers to first work on the factory floor, then in finance department followed by sales before giving them a chance to work as engineering trainees. Knowing how the nuts and bolts of a business work is so important to be effective, and to innovate which is the buzz word today.  Another powerful lesson he elicits is how as a very junior cost clerk he went beyond his job scope to study the other aspects of the business when he was at Unilever. This is obviously signs of a person who would rise to great heights in the corporate world. Today this is not very common among managers even though some of them have MBAs. I always tell those who aspire to reach higher positions to be conversant with other areas of the business, be concerned about the other areas of the business and to contribute towards the other areas of business from your own perspective. In Ronnie’s case he had demonstrated all these three attributes very well. “I cultivated an inquiring mind. Acquainting myself with activities outside my immediate area of responsibility geared me to hold informed discussions with colleagues I other divisions and other disciplines,” he says. He attributes his success as a General Manager to the lessons he learnt and the wisdoms gained along the way.

Standing up

“I guess the more I defended what was right, the more I earned recognition. The top management would have identified the qualities in me that made me suitable to be finance director and ultimately, managing director”. This he refers to his period in Zambia working for Anglo American Corporation (Central Africa) Ltd. It gives a very important message to business leaders. That is of the importance of allowing professionals to critique the organisation and its decisions and processes. Increasingly we hear from professionals how they do not get the chance and how the top management does not want to listen to such counter views. Many organisations that collapse can attribute their failure to this simple reason; Lack of opportunity to raise a different view. It also shows the importance the confidence the professionals must have about themselves. He recalls with gratitude a lesson he got from one of his bosses. “Ronnie, your next promotion depends on how ready your subordinate is to take over from you”. Not developing subordinate to take over one’s own job and not letting go of the smaller activities of the previous function even after getting on to the higher job is very common. This happens because executives are not properly being coached by their superiors on this aspect.

Managing By Walking About seems to be a dying art. Ronnie brings it to the fore very forcefully. Walking about, listening to co workers help one understand them, more importantly to get connected with them, and these are very important to leaders. As Ken Balchand says in his book One Minute Manager ‘How on earth can I get results if it’s not through people? I care about people and results. They go hand in hand.. People who feel good about themselves, produce good results” MBWA is a very powerful means to show that you care and that is enough for people to give their best. “As a perfectionist I found it difficult to let go of even trivial tasks. I thought a tight hands-on approach was appropriate to ensure I had control and was, thus, better placed to see that things got done. On further reflection however it dawned on me that I was displaying insecurity.” This is an excellent example of how learning happens. Our best lessons are from our own lives when we observe what we do from a distance without a bias as much as possible. By sharing how he reached this very lightning insight so selflessly Ronnie not only argues against micro managing but highlighting the art of learning by reflection. This I believe is a difficult skill to develop and as a result many continue to make the same mistake over and over again with ever increasing confidence calling it experience! “In leadership positions the ability to manage people supersedes your technical skills. Technology can be bought. But managerial and leadership traits must be consciously nurtured. Some of these are intrinsic as a part of nature.” These are only a few lessons I thought of highlighting.  As I completed reading all the eight chapters I could see some very clear threads running across. The importance of building a person’s character early on since it really hard wires the future behaviour. The real meaning of being a true professional and especially of those professions where public place trust on the opinions expressed by those professionals in making decisions. The importance of continuous learning and keeping abreast with the changes Ability to observe your own behaviours, actions and decisions with a view to converting them in to learning points so the future behaviour can be guided by those learnings. There are a large number of statements that are very thought provoking quotations and suggest they be separately highlighted in his website. Finally I would urge any aspiring manager to grab a copy of this book and use it as a regular companion to get inspired and to draw lessons from. I earnestly hope that this will be a recommended text in all professional education institutes, business degrees at undergraduate and even at Masters Lessons. Tough Journey is a Sarasavi Publication.

(The writer is a Management Consultant, Accredited Management Coach and Mentor. He serves on boards of a number of leading corporates. He can be reached by [email protected].)

published on : Daily FT

Related Posts

Leadership development: ignore at your own peril, nurturing leaders workshop delivers expectations, choosing the 7th executive president: once bitten many times shy, subscribe to our newsletter.

Aenean massa feugiat imperdiet a scelerisque et morbi tempus massa tincidunt vitae libero aenean tincidunt molestie.

49 Best Journey Quotes To Inspire Your Travels

In need of some journey quotes to fuel your travel inspo? You’ve come to the right place.

The last few years have been nothing if not a journey. But now travel is well and truly back on the cards, it’s time to get inspired for our next trips.

Travel isn’t always easy, staying home isn’t always easy, but with a few sage words in your back pocket, the road gets that little bit smoother.

That’s where these quotes about a journey come in clutch.

PS. In need of more travel inspiration? Check out this bumper collection of 100+ inspirational travel quotes or  55 hilariously funny travel memes !

The Best Journey Quotes: At a Glance

Travel for travel’s sake.

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere , but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

Travel is not really about the destination. It’s about the experience – and that includes the journey itself.

Our Footprints

“Our footprints always follow us on days when it’s been snowing. They always show us where we’ve been, but never where we’re going.” – Winnie the Pooh

What a wise old bear.

The Travel Bug

“Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” ― Michael Palin.

I, too, have been bitten.

Courage to Lose Sight of the Shore

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide

Don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone – that’s really where the adventure begins.

Roots Not Feet

“If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet.” – Anonymous

My feet would very much like to be wandering around a new city RN.

Enjoy the Journey

“Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman

Journeys are not always smooth, or predictable. But you’ll only be able to enjoy them when you embrace them in their entirety.

The Desire to Become Lost

“Part of the urge to explore is a desire to become lost.” ― Tracy Johnston

Never be afraid to explore without a map, that’s often how you find the coolest spots.

When a Man is a Traveller

“When a man is a traveller, the world is his house and the sky is his roof, where he hangs his hat is his home, and all the people are his family.” – Drew Bundini Brown

‘Nuff said.

Real Voyage of Discovery

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust

There’s no point in journeying to new places if you’re going to take the same jaded attitude.

Travel Changes You

“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life – and travel – leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks – on your body or on your heart – are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt.”   – Anthony Bourdain

We’re not going to discuss me getting bitten by a bat on a recent US trip. No we are not.

Most People Just Exist

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” – Oscar Wilde

Go on… book that trip you’ve been dreaming of. I dare you.

Trips Take People

“People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

Total justification for your next big trip.

Let Your Memory be Your Travel Bag

“Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag.” – Alexander Solzhenitsyn

Forever wishing I paid more attention in French class at school. Je suis triste.

Find out Whether you Like People

“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” ― Mark Twain

Anyone who has ever travelled with another person will know that that is the straight up truth.

Quotes About Journeys For The Road

Everything i will be.

“Everything I was I carry with me, everything I will be lies waiting on the road ahead.” ― Ma Jian, Red Dust: A Path Through China

It’s not just the location and landscape that changes on your journey. You inevitably end up changing too.

Travel Makes You Richer

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” — Unknown

An excuse to open up the Skyscanner app, if you ask me. It’s an investment.

Adventure is Worthwhile

“Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop

Short and sweet. I like it.

The Road is Life

“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life” ― Jack Kerouac

You might not always make it to your destination the first time, or in the way you want to but that’s the way of life on the road.

Own Little and See The World

“I would rather own a little and see the world, than own the world and see a little of it.” – Alexander Sattler

Who needs a house when 5* hotels in Bali exist?

The Voyage Never Ends

Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” ― Pat Conroy

The trip might end, but the memories, friendships and photos won’t.

“Time flies. It’s up to you to be the navigator.”  – Robert Orben

Come on, Captain – let’s go on an adventure.

Beautiful Paths

“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” ― Erol Ozan

There’s almost always a point where you get horribly lost or things go awfully wrong on your journey. Sometimes it’s followed by something so brilliant, it balances it out. Sometimes it isn’t and you just have to take it on the chin.

The Biggest Adventure You Can Take

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey

In the words of Oprah, YOU GET AN ADVENTURE… YOU GET AN ADVENTURE…

More Inspirational Journey Quotes

There’s nothing else.

“Make voyages. Attempt them. There’s nothing else.” ― Tennessee Williams

Make, attempt – whichever way, you’ll have a story to tell and an adventure to remember.

Into the Forest I Go

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind, and find my soul” – John Muir

One of the greatest quotes of all time. 

Why We Travel

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” ― Terry Pratchett

The first night back in your own bed is always the sweetest, IMHO.

Travel is the Great Leveler

If you want to know the truth of who you are, walk until not a person knows your name. Travel is the great leveler, the great teacher, bitter as medicine, crueler than mirror-glass. A long stretch of road will teach you more about yourself than a hundred years of quiet.” ― Patrick Rothfuss

A Secret Gate

“Still round the corner there may wait. A new road or a secret gate. And though I oft have passed them by. A day will come at last when I. Shall take the hidden paths that run. West of the Moon, East of the Sun.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

Who are we to argue with Mr Tolkien?

Perpetual Journey

“I tramp a perpetual journey.” ― Walt Whitman, Song of Myself

The journey of life goes on. Make it exciting with a trip or two.

Mishaps and Memories you Create

“It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way!” ― Penelope Riley

Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes, the mishaps and the mayhaps are a right pain in the arse and the destination saves the day.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu

Be brave – take the first step and the rest will follow.

Journey not the Arrival

“The journey not the arrival matters.” ― T.S. Eliot

Meet Yourself

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” — David Mitchell

Do you ever really know yourself until you’ve travelled?

Serendipity was my Tour Guide

“Serendipity was my tour guide, assisted by caprice” ― Pico Iyer

No matter how much you plan your journey. Something will always interfere to railroad your plans and blow them into infinity. Roll with it.

Travel Turns You Into a Storyteller

“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” — Ibn Battuta

Book those flights – you’ll have a great story to tell afterwards.

The World is a Book

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” — Saint Augustine

Finish. The. Book.

What a Ride

“I may be going nowhere, but what a ride.” ― Shaun Hick

You might be a travel bum, but you’re a bum with a story to tell at the end of it.

Live a Life You’re Proud Of

“I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” – Eric Roth

One of my favourite things about travelling is meeting people from all over the world, immersing myself in the richness of other cultures.

The Road Embraced me

“The road embraced me, let me breathe, and more importantly, did not judge me.” ― M.B. Dallocchio.

Escape your everyday surroundings and hit the road. It will love you for it.

The Whole World Before you

“Here today, up and off to somewhere else tomorrow! Travel, change, interest, excitement! The whole world before you, and a horizon that’s always changing!” ― Kenneth Grahame

We can always do with being a little more “Toad of Toad Hall” and a little less beige. Just maybe without the constant accidents.

Routine Disruption

“I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” ― Caskie Stinnett

Same, Caskie, same.

More of the Best Journey Quotes

Life is a highway.

“They say life is a highway and we all travel our own roads, some good, some bad, yet each is a blessing of its own.” ― Jess “Chief” Brynjulson

Leave a Trail

“Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Make your own path – stay safe though, kids.

The Place to get to

“That’s the place to get to—nowhere. One wants to wander away from the world’s somewheres, into our own nowhere.” ― D.H. Lawrence

Journey quotes tell you that you don’t travel the world to end up in exactly the same place, time and situation you left.

Right Path, Rough Road

“The right path is characterised by rough road.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita

Akita obviously spent a lot of time on buses in South America. Bump, bump, grind.

Routine is Lethal

“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal.” – Paulo Coelho

You’re right, Paulo. The 9-5 grind was never for me either. When it comes to famous quotes about journeys, this one might just be my fave.

Stuff Your Eyes With Wonder

“Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.” – Ray Bradbury

Here’s a reminder to forget about material goods and spend money on experiences instead.

A Little Piece of Everywhere

“A little piece of everywhere I go becomes a big part of everything I do.” ― Richie Norton

Now isn’t that the truth?

Money Returns

“Travel. Because money returns. Time doesn’t.” — Unknown

You can make more money, but you can’t make more time.

And there we have it. 49 amazing journey quotes to inspire your next trip.

Looking for More Travel Inspiration + Journey Quotes?

• The Bumper Travel Quote Collection – 117 Inspirational Quotes
• Road Trip Essentials – The Ultimate Road Trip Guide
• The Best Winter Sun Destinations in Europe

I’m Julianna Barnaby - a professional travel writer and geek extraordinaire. I started The Discoveries Of to help you to discover the best of new destinations from around the world.

Discovering new places is a thrill - whether it’s close to home, a new country or continent, I write to help you explore more and explore differently.

Related Posts

73 Adventure Quotes to Fire Your Imagination and Fuel Your Wanderlust

55 Awesome Travel and Vacation Memes That Perfectly Explain Life

117 Inspirational Travel Quotes to Fuel Your Wanderlust

36 Short Travel Quotes To Inspire Your Adventures

Wow there’s some really powerful quotes In there and some I’ve never heard which is great. Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful quotes, enjoyed reading them.

Thanks – really glad that you enjoyed.

“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” amazing line loved it

Thanks – glad to hear it’s provided you with a bit of inspiration 🙂

• Pingback: Exploration Quotes - The Educational Tourist

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow me on Instagram for travel inspiration, tips, and guides.

51 Meaningful Quotes About How Life is a Journey

There might be affiliate links on this page, which means we get a small commission of anything you buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Please do your own research before making any online purchase.

They say that life is about the journey and not the destination. But what does that really mean?

You’ve probably heard this line a million times before, but maybe you couldn’t quite understand what it was trying to illustrate. 

The most successful people will tell you that the process of accomplishing something is far more valuable than the end result. You learn much more from all of your experiences and encounters than you do from arriving at the destination.

Ultimately, the process is the greatest reward. The sweetest moments come when you realize that you have attained the final goal because of everything you have experienced.

You look back on the mistakes, the challenges, and everything you had to endure—but you also celebrate the fact that you faced your problems head-on. Your journey through life is what makes you human.

In this article, we share with you a list of quotes about how life is a journey . We hope that, through these words, you’ll be able to enjoy everything that life has to offer. Even more so, we hope that they will inspire you to live a more meaningful and happier life .

But before we check out our list, let’s discuss how reading these quotes can get you motivated.

Table of Contents

Why Read Quotes About How Life Is a Journey?

Reading these quotes can inspire you to live a better and more fulfilling life.

They are, after all, from people who have found their journeys through life enjoyable and gratifying. There’s no better way to motivate yourself than to get inspiration from people who have already lived wonderful lives.

In the same vein, these quotes can help you appreciate the gift of life. They help you realize that you only live once, so you must relish the moments you have been given.

Finally, reading these quotes can encourage you to share your life with others. You will realize that, in order to be able to live your life to the fullest, you need someone to share both your joys and sorrows with. You require companions to fully live in the moment .

Now that you know why it’s important to read journey quotes, let us check out our list!

Meaningful Life is a Journey Quotes

• “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But by all means, keep moving.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
• “Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
• “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins
• “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” – Heraclitus
• “Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. Perhaps it is everywhere – on water and land.” – Walt Whitman
• “The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what's in between, and they took great pleasure in doing just that.” – Norton Juster
• “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

• “Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan
• “For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” – Michelle Obama
• “I am no longer afraid of becoming lost because the journey back always reveals something new, and that is ultimately good for the artist.” – Billy Joel
• “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy
• “Never stop just because you feel defeated. The journey to the other side is attainable only after great suffering.” – Santosh Kalwar
• “There is a strange comfort in knowing that no matter what happens today, the Sun will rise again tomorrow.” – Aaron Lauritsen
• “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake
• “ Transformation is a process , and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.” – Rick Warren
• “The journey is never-ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, and adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.” – Antonio Brown
• “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson
• “On your journey, don’t forget to smell the flowers. Take time out to notice that you are alive. You can only live one day.” – Ray Fearon

• “If my ship sails from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends. It simply means the river bends.” – Enoch Powell
• “It’s not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place because it frees you.” – Tyler Perry
• “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete.” – Chanda Kochhar
• “Sometimes we make the process more complicated than we need to. We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin
• “Your journey never ends. Life has a way of changing things in incredible ways.” – Alexander Volkov
• “Each one of us has our own evolution of life, and each one of us goes through different tests which are unique and challenging. But certain things are common. And we do learn things from each other's experiences. On a spiritual journey, we all have the same destination.” – A. R. Rahman
• “Going by my past journey, I am not certain where life will take me, what turns and twists will happen; nobody knows where they will end up. As life changes direction, I'll flow with it.” – Katrina Kaif
• “Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don't lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

• “But it's a journey and the sad thing is you only learn from experience, so as much as someone can tell you things, you have to go out there and make your own mistakes in order to learn.” – Emma Watson
• “The seeker embarks on a journey to find what he wants and discovers, along the way, what he needs.” – Wally Lamb
• “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith
• “The Sun will rise and set regardless. What we choose to do with the light while it's here is up to us. Journey wisely.” – Alexandra Elle
• “We may run, walk, stumble. drive, or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.” – Gloria Gaither
• “Whole life is a search for beauty. But, when the beauty is found inside, the search ends and a beautiful journey begins.” – Harshit Walia
• “Not everyone will understand your journey. That's okay. You're here to live your life, not to make everyone understand .” – Banksy
• “I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.” – Les Brown
• “It was being a runner that mattered, not how fast or how far I could run. The joy was in the act of running and in the journey, not in the destination.” – John Bingham
• “As you journey down the path, don't forget to be present moment-by-moment and absorb the beauty and richness of simply being alive.” – Cary David Richards
• “If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather

• “Life is a journey of either Fate or Destiny. Fate is the result of giving in to one's wounds and heartaches. Your Destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as Divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential.” – Caroline Myss
• “I know it can be tough to imagine how to get from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow. But I’m here to tell you that change is possible if you enter into this journey with your eyes wide open, and with real intention.” – David Hauser
• “Part of the challenge that comes with striving for success is how the entire journey comes with its own fair share of failures and disappointments.” – Rupert Johnson
• “The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That's all there ever is.” – Alan Watts
• “Life is a journey and it's about growing and changing and coming to terms with who and what you are and loving who and what you are.” – Kelly McGillis
• “Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived.” – Captain Jean-Luc Picard
• “I just constantly tell myself that I should be the only one to define my worth and what I'm capable of and how I perceive myself. And that I should never source that worth from other people, especially strangers on social media. They don't know who I am, the length of my journey, who I am as a person.” – Catriona Gray
• “ You have learned a lot, but there are still lots of learning for you as you journey through life. Never stop learning.” – Kate Summers

• “One of the most important things that I have learned in my 57 years is that life is all about choices. On every journey you take, you face choices. At every fork in the road, you make a choice. And it is those decisions that shape our lives.” – Mike DeWine
• “I'm different than most people. When I cross the finish line of a big race, I see that people are ecstatic, but I'm thinking about what I'm going to do tomorrow. It's as if my journey is everlasting, and there is no finish line.” – David Goggins
• “The journey matters as much as the destination. By engaging at the moment on set, I've stopped rushing and now find pleasure in the collaborative process – the characters, the costumes – rather than worrying about the finished product.” – Michelle Dockery
• “It's a life's journey of finding ourselves, finding our power, and living for yourself, not for everyone else.” – Mariska Hargitay

Final Thoughts on Life & Journey

Life is a journey, and we all take different paths.

There are those who take the road less traveled and enjoy unique accomplishments, while others go with the crowd but still end up loving the lives they’ve chosen as well. Regardless of our choices, we will all have the potential to become successful in the ways we personally define success.

We hope that these quotes inspired you to enjoy your life’s journey and make it more meaningful. Enjoy the moment and live happy!

And if you want more inspirational quotes, be sure to check out these blog posts:

• 63 Inspiring Walt Whitman Quotes About Life
• 51 Do What Makes You Happy Quotes for 2023
• 107 Quotes About Overcoming Adversity and Challenges in Your Life

Finally, if you want to use these quotes to make a lasting change to your life, then check out and recite these 57 affirmations for success .

77 Beautiful Journey Quotes & Captions To Inspire An Inner Awakening

Searching for some words to accompany your own journey? I’ve compiled the best list out there of the most beautiful journey quotes to inspire and uplift you…

Maybe the most famous quote about journeys that millions across the globe know is from Lao Tzu.  The ancient Chinese philosopher once said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And since then, adventurers, journeyers and wanderers have passed on their own journey inspiration. 

Whether your journey is a metaphorical or literal one, you will love my list of the best journey quotes that are guaranteed to lift you up and propel you forward. 

These are the 77 best journey quotes.

The Best Journey Quotes 

You may recognize a number of these quotes about journeys, as they come from the minds of some of the greatest individuals throughout history. These writers, leaders, musicians and adventurers understand the power of a life changing journey. 

1) “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t walk run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr. 

2) “the road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.” –  don williams, jr., 3) “the best part of life is to decide to make the journey through life like a best selling book. tell a fantastic story when you are ready to tell others how you did it. make sure life the best story ever written through a journey filled with overcoming obstacles, taking risks, and continuing to develop.” – catherine pulsifer, 4) “we are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. life is eternal. we have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. this is a precious moment. it is a little parenthesis in eternity.” – paulo coelho.

5) “If ever there was a metaphor to illustrate the importance of the journey over the destination, it is life itself. For everyone who departs from birth is destined for death, so the journey IS life. Savor it!” – Michele Jennae

6) “life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.” – peter hagerty, 7) “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, 8) “it is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” – ernest hemingway.

9) “To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

10) “our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. but no matter, the road is life.”  ― jack kerouac, 11) “in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse.” – anthon st. maarten, 12) “this thing we call life is not a destination with an end but a path down which we continue to journey as long as we can breath. life is to be lived not squandered or to give away waiting for the end to close upon us.” – byron pulsifer.

13) “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

14) “life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “wow what a ride”” – hunter s. thompson, 15) “sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. the true joy of life is the trip.” — robert j. hastings.

Short Journey Quotes 

Quotes don’t have to be lengthy to capture the spirit of what they are trying to convey. These short journey quotes say so much with so little words. 

16) “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

17) “learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it.” – lolly daskal, 18) “a journey is time suspended.” –  louis l’amour, 19) “take voyages. attempt them. there’s nothing else.” ― tennessee williams.

20) “I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.”  — Carl Sandburg

21) “stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – fitzhugh mullan, 22) “life’s a journey, not a race.” – unknown, 23) “life is a journey. when we stop, things don’t go right.” – pope francis.

24) “It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin

25) “you must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” – les brown, 26) “i tramp a perpetual journey.” ― walt whitman, 27) “the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – marcel proust.

28) “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln 

29) “life is about waking up. it is a journey of discovery and you’ve already bought the ticket and are sitting on the train.” – michael sheridan,, 30) “the only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – tony robbins, 31) “without music, life is a journey through a desert.” – pat conroy.

32) “What you learn in tough times can be used in many ways to bless your personal life journey.” – Scott Gordon

33) “accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination.” – dwight d. eisenhower.

Inspiring Journey Quotes  

Searching for the courage to take the first steps on your own journey? These inspiring journey quotes will light a fire under you, guaranteed to give you the courage you seek.

34) “I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan.” – Vivian Jokotade

35) “if you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” – unknown, 36) “you don’t have to understand my journey. you just need to respect it.” – izey victoria odiase, 37) “when setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home.” – rumi, 38) “to get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.” – chinese proverb, 39) “you have learned a lot, but there are still lots of learning for you as you journey through life. never stop learning.” – kate summers, 40) “when you’re on a journey and you come to a wall, always throw your pack over first, because then you will be sure to follow.” – yongey mingyur rinpoche, 41) “ big things have small beginnings.” – prometheus.

42) “Life is a journey that have a lot different paths, but any path you choose use it as your destiny.” ― Ryan Leonard

43) “this is your journey, your body, your mind, and your spirit. dig deep, own it, and start doing things for you and by you.” – unknown author, 44) “as you journey down the path, don’t forget to be present moment-by-moment and absorb the beauty and richness of simply being alive.” – cary david richards, 45) “life is a journey of either fate or destiny. fate is the result of giving in to one’s wounds and heartaches. your destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential.” – caroline myss.

46) “Temporary setbacks create opportunities for fresh commitment and renewal. There are seasons of sunshine as well as rain.” – T. D. Jakes,

47) “i believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.” – les brown, 48) “to find your confidence, get out of your comfort zone, overcome your fears, and begin the journey to discover and accomplish what you want to do with your life.” – doretha dingler.

Journey Instagram Quotes & Captions  

Need a fantastic quote about journeys to accompany your own inspiring Instagram upload? These Instagram journey captions and quotes say so much in just the right amount of characters. 

49) “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – Izaak Walton

50) “always say yes to new adventures.”, 51) “it is better to travel well than to arrive.” –  arthur c. custance, 52) “always take the scenic route.”.

53) “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

54) “don’t listen to what they say, go and see it for yourself.”, 55) “what’s on my bucket list everywhere.”, 56) “on a hard jungle journey, nothing is so important as having a team you can trust.” – tahir shah.

57) “Travel not to find yourself, but to remember where you have been all long.”

58) “don’t spend your money on things. spend it on experiences”, 59) “leap and the net will appear.” – zen proverb, 60) “all journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ― martin buber, 61) “life is journey, travel it well.” – unknown.

Funny Journey Quotes 

These funny quotes about journeys are short, punchy and shine a humorous light on some of the many obstacles a journey may come up against. 

62) “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” – Confucius

63) “me: “i want to travel more”, the bank account: “”like, to the park”, 64) “i have panicked unnecessarily in all four corners of the globe.” – jon ronson, 65) “good things come to those, who book flights.”.

66) “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” –  John Steinbeck

67) “i crossed a time zone and i feel younger already. if i keep traveling west, i can become immortal” – jarod kintz, 68) “sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – jerry seinfeld.

Celebrity Journey Quotes 

Actors, entrepreneurs, musicians and more are the minds behind these poignant celebrity journey quotes that are sure to inspire and make you smile. 

69) “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

70) “sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – drake, 71) “you can handle just about anything that comes at you out on the road with a believable grin, common sense and whiskey.”– bill murray, 72) “you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. you have to trust in something; your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. this approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” – steve jobs.

73) “The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be Nice to everyone and always smile.” – Ed Sheeran

74) “you take people, you put them on a journey, you give them peril, you find out who they really are.” – joss whedon, 75) “if all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – dan rather, 76. “every day is a new journey for me, and i feel like, in my lifetime, i’ve been blessed to experience such a lot.” – bindi irwin, 77) “not everyone will understand your journey. that’s okay. you’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.” – banksy.

Did I miss any great journey quotes?

Is there a journey quote I missed off my list that is one of your personal faves and that you want to share? Reach out to me with the quote, and I’ll see if I can add it to the my list of the best quotes about journeys!

Looking for inspiration for your next travel journey?

The quotes that made my list could really sum up so many journeys travelers take every day across the world. I’m a travel blogger who has traveled across the globe, and as a result my site has a huge variety of inspiring travel content. Accommodation guides, music festival guides, itineraries, city guides and so much more await you. Get started with some of my most popular travel content. 

• 37 California Music Festivals That’ll Keep You Dancing All Year Long
• The ULTIMATE Bali Itinerary | How to Plan the Perfect Bali Vacation
• 30 Music Festivals in Europe to Experience Before You Die
• Thailand Itinerary 10 Days | How to Spend the Perfect 10 Days in Thailand
• 16 Amazing Japan “Off the Beaten Path” Destinations & Hidden Gems
• EDM FESTIVALS | The 20 Best Electronic Music Festivals in the USA
• The Ultimate 2 Days in Barcelona Itinerary & Travel Guide
• The Ultimate 2 Days in Kuala Lumpur Itinerary & Travel Guide
• The Ultimate 4 Days in Paris Itinerary & Travel Guide
• 51 Fun & Inspirational Sunset Quotes To Inspire Your Next Adventure

What’s your favorite journey quote?

Share this list with your journey travel crew, leave a reply, leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Photography Gear

Work With Me

Privacy Policy

Destinations

Music Festivals

Travel Itineraries

Inspiration

Travel Gifts

Southeast Asia

35 Quotes To Inspire You On Your Journey Of Success

Journey is defined as a long and often difficult process of personal change and development; traveling from one place to another. The path to success might be tough, but once gain momentum, everything will fall to its place. Always remember to enjoy the journey because sometimes it’s more worthwhile the the destination itself. Don’t forget to thank all the people you helped you on your way. Everyone’s journey is different, so try not to compare yours to others. May these quotes inspire you on your journey to greatness .

1.  “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu

2.  “Don’t expect anyone to understand your journey , especially if they’ve never walked your path.”

3.  “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” Steve Maraboli

4.  “It’s all about the journey not the outcome.” Carl Lewis

5.  “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” Tony Robbins

6.  “The true journey is one that is traveled with an inner GPS fully activated.” Alexis Brooks

7.  “The journey is yours. Enjoy each and every step .” Anonymous

8.  “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” Arthur Ashe

9.  “Embrace the journey.” Anonymous

10.  “Stay patient and trust your journey.” Anonymous

11.  “The journey is long but the goal is in each step.” Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

12.  “Life is a journey.” Anonymous

13.  “The journey is the fun part.” Jaime Tardy

14.  “Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” Matsuo Basho

15.  “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” Drake

16.  “Life is not a race but a journey to be savored each step of the way.” Anonymous

17.  “This is your journey, your body, your mind, and your spirit. Dig deep, own it and start doing things for you and by you.” Anonymous

18.  “Your journey has molded you for the greater good .” Asha Tyson

19.  “Life is a journey filled with unexpected miracles.” Anonymous

20.  “The end of a journey means the start of another.” Anonymous

21.  “There is only one map to the journey of life and it lives within your heart .” Willie Nelson

22.  “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” Martin Buber

23.  “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” Danny Kaye

24.  “You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” Les Brown

25.  “Take the journey even if it means alone.” Anonymous

26.  “Love is the spirit that motivates the artist’s journey.” Eric Maisel

27.  “Our journey is about being more deeply involved in life and yet, less attached to it.” Ram Dass

28.  “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.” Anonymous

29.  “So the single most vital step on your journey towards enlightenment is this: learn to disidentify from your mind.” Eckhart Tolle

30.  “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” Anonymous

31.  “We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” Kenji Miyazawa

32.  “The best journey always takes us home.” Anonymous

33.  “The journey is much easier when you are not carrying your past.” Anonymous

34.  “The journey to freedom is paved by the substance of our character.” Erwin McManus

35.  “The only journey is the one within.” Rainer Maria Rilke

I hope these Journey Quotes inspired you to aim for success. Do let us know which one was your favorite in the comments section below.

Check Out This Video On Guided Meditation — A 10-Minute Journey To Inner Peace:

Have A Great Day!

35 Inspirational Quotes On Commitment

35 Inspirational Quotes On Joy

My name is Asad Meah, I am the CEO & Founder of AwakenTheGreatnessWithin. I am a dreamchaser who has gained a wealth of knowledge in entrepreneurship and personal development over the past five years through self-education. My mission is to inspire millions of people to become entrepreneurs by awakening their minds to their greatness that resides within them.

You may like

25 Jesus Quotes

35 Best March Quotes

35 Empath Quotes

35 Food Quotes

35 Fight Club Quotes On Success

35 Toxic People Quotes

Hilary Williams

March 12, 2019 at 2:05 pm

What an amazing quotes that transforms life. It gives one the courage to actually owns his own journey. I Love This.

March 28, 2019 at 6:14 pm

Glad you enjoyed the article Hilary

haddy Ndimballan

March 11, 2019 at 10:58 pm

Comment: The quotes are very inspirational, they give me more courage to push harder

March 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm

Glad you enjoyed the article Haddy

February 1, 2019 at 12:40 am

I I enjoy the wonderful quotes. It has been very inspectional.

February 22, 2019 at 11:40 am

Glad you enjoyed the quotes Rosaline

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

35 Coffee Quotes

35 Barbie Movie Quotes

35 Loyalty Quotes On Success

30+ Instagram Quotes

Money affirmation.

50 Inspirational Islamic Quotes On God, Life, Success, & The Hereafter

35 Inspirational God Quotes

35 Inspirational Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ﷺ Quotes

35 Inspirational Quotes On Knowing Your Worth

35 Inspirational Quotes On Problems

20 Inspirational Quotes On Being A Good Person

25 Inspirational Quotes On Limits

60 Inspirational Quotes On Beauty

77 Positive and Inspiring Journey Quotes

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with these inspiring journey quotes. Life’s a thrilling ride, filled with ups and downs.

It’s about braving the storms and cherishing time spent with loved ones.

So whether your path is spiritual, an exciting travel adventure, or just starting something new in life, let these quotes fuel your spirit for exploration and discovery.

Journey quotes to begin your path towards greatness

1. “Never give up on your dreams, no matter how painful and difficult your journey is.” – Lisa

2. “The journey is never ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.” – Antonio Brown

3. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

4. “Sometimes its more about the journey than the destination.” – Jamal Crawford

5. “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” – Arthur Ashe

6. “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson

New journey quotes to inspire your success

7. “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

8. “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake

9. “Sometimes we make the process more complicated than we need to. We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin

10. “Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

11. “Struggle teaches you a lot of things, and I am happy that I witnessed a roller coaster ride. The journey has improved me as a person and made me more matrure.” – Manoj Bajpayee

12. “Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.” – Henri Frederic Amiel

Life is a journey quotes

13. “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith

14. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost

15. “Learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it.” – Lolly Daskal

16. “Life is a journey that have a lot of different paths, but any path you choose, use it as your destiny.” – Unknown

17. “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

Discover unique products that inspire at the InspiredLife Shop Wear Your Motivation. Inspire Your Space.

18. “Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

19. “Everyday you got a chance to make your journey more beautiful than yesterday.” – Nitin Namdeo

20. “Every day is a journey and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho

21. “Everybody has their own story; everything has their own journey.” – Thalia

Enjoy the journey quotes

22. “Enjoy the journey as much as the destination.” – Marshall Sylver

23. “Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame.” – Benedict Cumberbatch

24. “Enjoy the journey and try to get better everyday. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

25. “Enjoy the journey, the destination will come.” – Verghese

26. “Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life.” – Joyce Meyer

27. “Dream big, stay positive, work hard, and enjoy the journey.” – Urijah Faber

28. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

29. “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete.” – Chanda Kochar

30. “Enjoy the journey, enjoy every moment, and quit worrying about winning and losing.” – Matt Biondi

31. “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman

32. “I haven’t been everywhere but its on my list.” – Susan Sontag

33. “You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” – Les Brown

Inspirational journey quotes

34. “You can never regret anything you do in life. You kind of have to learn the lesson from whatever the experience is and take it with you on your journey forward.” – Aubrey O’Day

35. “Life is a journey. When we stop, things don’t go right.” – Pope Francis

36. “There’s no map for you to follow and take your journey. You are Lewis and Clark. You are the mapmaker.” – Phillipa Soo

37. “I’m different than most people. When I cross the finish line of a big race, I see that people are ecstatic, but I’m thinking about what I’m going to do tomorrow. It’s as if my journey is everlasting, and there is no finish line.” – David Goggins

38. “We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” – Marcel Proust

39. “Though the road’s been rocky it sure feels good to me.” – Bob Marley

40. “We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life so wonderful, so worthwhile.” – Earl Nightingale

41. “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs

42. “If my ship sails from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends.” – Enoch Powell

Motivational journey quotes 

43. “Make voyages. Attempt them. There’s nothing else.” – Tennessee Williams

44. “Gotta take that adventure in order to understand your journey.” – Jennifer Pierre

45. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

46. “The beauty of my journey is that it’s always been pretty unpredictable, so stay tuned.” – Andreja Pejic

47. “The journey not the arrival matters.” – T.S. Eliot

48. “The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi

49. “The goal is to die with memories, not dreams.” – Unknown

50. “Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.” – Theodore Roosevelt

51. “The harder you work from something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” – Sudhashree Acharya

52. “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy

53. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – ILHQ

54. “When setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home.” – Rumi

Positive journey quotes

55. “You may only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West

56. “Every day you got a chance to make your journey more beautiful than yesterday.” – Nitin Namdeo

57. “Stay positive. Better days are on their way.” – Unknown

58. “Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.” – Ralph Marston

59. “You make a life out of what you have, not what you’re missing.” – Kate Morton

60. “Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise begins with new eyes.” – Richie Norton

61. “Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.” – Drew Barrymore

62. “Your journey has molded you for your greater good, and it was exactly what it needed to be. Don’t think you’ve lost time. There is no short-cutting life. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the now. And now is right on time.” – Asha Tyson

63. “And suddenty you know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” – Meister Eckhart

64. “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton

65. “Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” – Michelle Obama

66. “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

67. “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer

Journey of life quotes

68. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

69. “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” – Carol Burnett

70. “Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll

71. “You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one to blame.” – Erica Jong

72. “If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather

73. “It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf

74. “Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier & healthier life.” – Germany Kent

75. “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz

76. “Our lives are the journey we take to find our true selves!” – Alyssa Gonzalez

77. “Your braver than you believe, stronger that you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne

Which of these journey quotes were your favorites?

We all have the potential within us to be great.

But greatness isn’t about luck. It’s a choice.

We must choose to succeed and take steps towards it.

Remember, the path to success is a journey, not a quick leap.

Let these quotes inspire you to stay focused on your goals and dreams, no matter what obstacles get in your way along the path.

Helping people and eating tacos are my jam! This blog exists to help provide tips and resources that can help you achieve your goals and live a better life. Whether you’re looking for tips on personal growth, fitness, advice on starting a side hustle, or resources for working remotely, I’ve got you covered.

120 Inspirational Quotes About Journeys + Journey Captions For Instagram

Disclaimer: Some posts on Tourism Teacher may contain affiliate links. If you appreciate this content, you can show your support by making a purchase through these links or by buying me a coffee . Thank you for your support!

There are so many inspirational quotes about journeys that are used by travellers around the world. Whether you are a backpacker travelling around South East Asia, a business traveller who travels frequently, a student who plans to travel the world, someone who goes on one annual vacation each year or any other type of tourist , there are times when all we want is some quotes about journeys and some great journeys captions for Instagram. And in this article I give you just that! Read on for some of the best quotes about journeys there are…

The best quotes about journeys

The best journey captions for instagram, inspirational quotes about journeys, funny quotes about journeys, motivational quotes about journeys, quotes about the journey of life, quotes about the journey of love, quotes about a spiritual journey, quotes about journeys and destination, journey begins quotes, quotes about the journey not the destination, travel journey quotes, quotes about success journey, quotes about journeys and journeys captions for instagram.

There are so many quotes about journeys and journeys captions for instagram to choose from that I had a tough job narrowing down the best! I have chosen my favourite 120 quotes about journeys and journeys captions for Instagram and categorised them for you too to make them easier to find!

Lets start off by looking at some of the very best quotes about journeys and journeys captions for Instagram. Here are my top picks-

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. – Lao Tzu (‘Every journey begins with a single step quote’)

Life’s a journey, not a race. – Unknown

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin. – Tony Robbins

The journey between what you once were and who you are now becoming is where the dance of life really takes place. – Barbara De Angelis

Always remember life is a learning journey. Keep filling your mind with all that is worthy. – Catherine Pulsifer

When setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home. – Rumi

It’s all about the journey, not the outcome. – Carl Lewis

We never know the journey another person has walked, so be kind to everyone. – Lynette Mather

The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.  – Steve Maraboli

The journey is yours. Enjoy each and every step. – Unknown

And at the end of the day, there is nothing but the journey. Because destination is pure illusion. – Rich Roll

Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.―  Erol Ozan

If you are looking for some of the very best journey captions for Instagram then you will love these quotes about journeys-

Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. – Peter Hagerty

Life is a journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations. – Oliver Goldsmith (One of the best ‘Life is a journey quotes’)

Focus on the journey, not on arriving at a certain destination. – Chris Hadfield

Man’s real home is not a house, but the Road and that life itself is a journey to be walked on foot. – Bruce Chatwin

Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete. – Chanda Kochhar

Sometimes life takes you on a journey that changes everything you thought you wanted. – Melaina Rayne

Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do. – Nadia Comaneci

One of the greatest journeys in life is overcoming insecurity and learning to truly not give a shit. – J. A. Konrath

Not all those who wander are lost.―  J.R.R. Tolkien

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.―  Ursula K. Le Guin

There are plenty of inspirational quotes about journeys, here are my favourites-

Let your mind start a journey thru a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be…Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar, and you’ll live as you’ve never lived before. – Erich Fromm

Life is a journey filled with unexpected miracles. – Unknown 

We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us. – Marcel Proust

To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom. – Ralph Waldo Emerson 

All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware. – Martin Buber

To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping. – Chinese Proverb 

What is a journey? Is it just distance traveled? Time spent? No, it’s what happens on the way. It’s the things that shape you. At the end of the journey, you’re not the same. – Mayor Richard Wilkins III

There are some really funny quotes about journeys too! Here are my top picks-

A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. – John Steinbeck

The soul of a journey is liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do just as one pleases. – William Hazlitt

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. – Izaak Walton

Previous journeys in search of treasure have taught me that a zigzag strategy is the best way to get ahead. – Tahir Shah

A journey taken in vain is not a wasted journey if you have learnt something. – Anthony T. Hincks

Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.―  Anna Quindlen

No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.―  Heraclitus

All that is gold does not glitter. Not all those who wander are lost.―  J.R.R. Tolkien

Sometimes we all need a bit of motivation! Here are some motivational quotes about journeys to keep you moving-

You take people, you put them on a journey, you give them peril, you find out who they really are.” – Joss Whedon

I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom. – Les Brown

The best part of life is to decide to make the journey through life like a best selling book. Tell a fantastic story when you are ready to tell others how you did it. Make sure life the best story ever written through a journey filled with overcoming obstacles, taking risks, and continuing to develop. – Catherine Pulsifer 

Look at education as a continuous life long journey. – Catherine Pulsifer 

You must remain focused on your journey to greatness. – Les Brown

In setting goals in life, you determine the essence of the change that will be happening and this decision will take you from the present to the desired goal. Between the two points, the present and the goal, there’s the journey: your life. – Yaniv Shlomo

We advance on our journey only when we face our goal, we are confident and believe we are going to succeed. – Orison Swett Marden

The journey was a surreal dream. This world was about knowing the person you’d always wanted to be and setting your foot down to it, remembering the person you’d thought you were as a child and rejoicing in its living, breathing actuality. – Christopher Hawke

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

Improvement in the important areas of your life can and should be an ongoing journey. – Mark Sanborn

Some of the best quotes about journeys are about the journey of life. Here are some of my favourites-

The only journey is the one within. – Rainer Maria Rilke

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. – Matsuo Basho

The only journey is the one within.―  Rainer Maria Rilke

We have stories to tell, stories that provide wisdom about the journey of life. What more have we to give one another than our ‘truth’ about our human adventure as honestly and as openly as we know how? – Rabbi Saul Rubin

This thing we call life is not a destination with an end but a path down which we continue to journey as long as we can breath. Life is to be lived not squandered or to give away waiting for the end to close upon us. – Byron Pulsifer

We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.―  Henry Ward Beecher

…there ain’t no journey what don’t change you some.―  David Mitchell

The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is. – Alan Watts

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough. – Charles Warner

What you learn in tough times can be used in many ways to bless your personal life journey. – Scott Gordon

In the middle of the journey of our life I found myself astray in a dark wood where the straight road had been lost sight of. – Dante Alighieri

The longer you journey with your eyes on heaven, the more you begin to see. – Joni Eareckson Tada

You have learned a lot, but there are still lots of learning for you as you journey through life. Never stop learning. – Kate Summers 

The benefits of the accomplished journey cannot be weighed in terms of perfect moments but in terms of how this journey affects and changes our character. – Ella Maillart 

And what about the journey of love? Whilst this list of quotes about journeys might be shorter than the rest, it is just as important!

Sometimes the longest journey we make is the sixteen inches from our heads to our hearts. – Elena Avila

A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles – Tim Cahill

In this journey of life, you will meet people who will make you feel alive! – Avijeet Das

Each new year that rings in on this journey of life brings new challenges and dreams for us to explore. May this new year bring you happiness and lots of love. – Catherine Pulsifer 

Neither to heaven nor to hell, my journey is towards my home. – Sw. Chidananda Tirtha

Many people embark on spiritual journeys and these are some of the best quotes about journeys that relate to spiritual aspects-

Life is a journey. When we stop, things don’t go right. – Pope Francis

Our life is an endless journey; it is like a broad highway that extends infinitely into the distance. The practice of meditation provides a vehicle to travel on that road. Our journey consists of constant ups and downs.  – Chogyam Trungpa

A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. – John Steinbeck

The geographical pilgrimage is the symbolic acting out an inner journey. The inner journey is the interpolation of the meanings and signs of the outer pilgrimage. One can have one without the other. It is best to have both. – Thomas Merton

We are travellers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity. – Paulo Coelho

Life is a journey of either Fate or Destiny. Fate is the result of giving in to one’s wounds and heartaches. Your Destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as Divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential. – Caroline Mys

In order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse. – Anthon St. Maarten 

Life is a journey and it’s about growing and changing and coming to terms with who and what you are, and loving who and what you are. – Kelly McGillis 

What about quotes about journeys and the destination? Here are some of the best-

The key to realising a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning. – Oprah Winfrey 

Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. – Drake

One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time. – John Wanamaker 

Winning and losing isn’t everything; sometimes, the journey is just as important as the outcome. – Alex Morgan

Learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it. – Lolly Daskal

It is more important to go slow and gain the lessons you need along the journey then to rush the process and arrive at your destination empty. – Germany Kent

The journey of every ignorant and obedient society always ends up in the same place: In the desert! – Mehmet Murat ildan

There are plenty of quotes about journeys that refer to the way that the journey begins too, here are my top picks-

Big things have small beginnings – Prometheus 

No one can decide the road that inspires us to kick-start a journey better than the one embarking on the path. We may find others joining our journey, but we have to take the first step alone to reach our destination. – Dr Prem Jagyasi

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! – Hunter S. Thompson

Even journey has an end. – Seneca

One step must start each journey. One word must start each prayer. One hope will raise our spirits. One touch can show you care. – Unknown

Every day is a new journey for me, and I feel like, in my lifetime, I’ve been blessed to experience such a lot. – Bindi Irwin

There ain’t no journey what don’t change you some. – David Mitchell

Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. – Vera Nazarian

A journey, after all, neither begins in the instant we set out nor ends when we have reached our door, step once again. It starts much earlier and is really never over because the film of memory continues running on inside of us long after we have come to a physical standstill. Indeed, there exists something like a contagion of travel, and the disease is essentially incurable. – Ryszard Kapuściński

I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan. – Vivian Jokotad

Life is about the journey, not the destination- ever heard this before? I bet you have! There are lots of other quotes about journeys that are along these lines too, these include-

The journey is the reward. – Tao Expression

Life is a journey, it’s not where you end up but its how you got there. – Unknown 

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. – Ernest Hemingway

The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination. – Don Williams, Jr.

I tramp a perpetual journey. – Walt Whitman

Remember, the work of art lives in the experience, the journey within the process, not in the resulting monument to be presented in a certified art-place. – Eric Booth

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. – Greg Anderson

If ever there was a metaphor to illustrate the importance of the journey over the destination, it is life itself. For everyone who departs from birth is destined for death, so the journey IS life. Savour it! – Michele Jennae

Trust yourself, trust the road, trust the weather, and trust your destination! This quarto-trust can create a miraculously successful journey! – Mehmet Murat Ildan

There are also lots of quotes about journeys that refer to the physical act of travelling. Here are some of the best-

Life is journey, travel it well. – Unknown 

Life is a journey that has a lot of different paths, but any path you choose use it as your destiny. – Ryan Leonard 

Embrace your life journey with gratitude, so that how you travel your path is more important than reaching your ultimate destination. –Rosalene Glickman 

Life is about waking up. It is a journey of discovery and you’ve already bought the ticket and are sitting on the train. – Michael Sheridan

Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey. – Fitzhugh Mullan

I haven’t a clue how my story will end, but that’s all right. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, that’s when you discover the stars. – Nancy Willard

You don’t have to understand my journey. You just need to respect it. – Izey Victoria Odiase

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. – Ursula K. Leguin

A journey is time suspended. – Louis L’Amour

Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s okay. You’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand. –Banksy

Gotta’ take that adventure, in order to understand your journey.  – Jennifer Pierre

Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. Perhaps it is everywhere – on water and land.―  Walt Whitman

The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what’s in between, and they took great pleasure in doing just that.―  Norton Juster

And last but not least there are lots of quotes about journeys that refer specifically to success, here are some of my favourites-

Life is an opportunity, seize the day, live each day to the fullest. Life is not a project, but a journey to be enjoyed. – Catherine Pulsifer

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. – Robert Louis Stevenson  

On a hard jungle journey, nothing is so important as having a team you can trust. – Tahir Shah

If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.  – Dan Rather

Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome. – Arthur Ashe

Accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination. – Dwight D. Eisenhower

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. – Henry David Thoreau

Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time. – Lyndon B. Johnson

The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.―  Steve Maraboli

If you enjoyed this article about quotes about journeys than I am sure you will love these too!

• 201 Best Mountain Quotes + Mountain Captions for Instagram
• 201 Motivational Hiking Quotes for Instagram
• 101 best missing home quotes
• 101 Ways To Say Have A Safe Flight
• 50 once in a lifetime journeys

Liked this article? Click to share!

Inspiration

50 best quotes to inspire you on your journey towards success.

Achieving success is a process, not an event. It’s a journey , and journeys are more often than not, long and rife with difficulties and unexpected challenges. The great news is, if you’re currently struggling with your dreams and goals at the moment, you can take comfort in the knowledge that it is all part of the process. With that having been said, we are publishing this list of uplifting quotes to inspire you on your journey towards success.

So, if you’re looking for some inspiring quotes to encourage you on your journey of success, then let’s dive into these inspiring success journey quotes.

MOST INSPIRING JOURNEY TO SUCCESS QUOTES

1. “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey” – Zig Ziglar

2. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

3. “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

4. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and the little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

5. “Success is never final. Failure is never fatal.” – Winston Churchill

“Success is never final. Failure is never fatal.” – Winston Churchill

6. “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” – Bill Bradley

7. “Not everyone will understand your journey, and that’s okay, because you are here to make progress, not to make everyone understand.” – Success Journey Quote

8. “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” – Arthur Ashe

9. “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” – Marie Forleo

10. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

11. “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

12. “It’s all about the journey not the outcome.” – Carl Lewis

13. “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” – Bobby Unser

14. “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

15. “Success is a journey. The best form of transport is happiness.” – Roy Smoothe

“Success is a journey. The best form of transport is happiness.” – Roy Smoothe

16. “Don’t expect anyone to understand your journey, especially if they’ve never walked your path.” – Anonymous

17. “The journey towards success is not always easy or upwards.” – Eugine Bouchard

18. “Patience, persistence and perspirations make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill

19. “To me, the best part of success, is the journey!” – Latif Mercado

20. “Failure is often part of the journey to success.” – Anonymous

“Failure is often part of the journey to success.” – Anonymous

21. “Life’s too short not to enjoy the journey to success. And success starts with taking care of yourself. We only get one chance at life—why not reach our fullest potential? – Jim Rohn

22. “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.” – Success Journey Quote

23. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder

24. “I use pain to push me to greatness.” – Eric Thomas

25. “Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.” – Mia Hamm

“Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.” – Mia Hamm

26. “You know you are on the right track when you have no interest in looking back.” – Anonymous

27. “In the journey to success, tenacity of purpose is supreme.” – Aliko Dangate

28. “The end of a journey means that start of another one.” – Anonymous

29. “There are no secrets to success. [Success] is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell

30. “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

31. Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho

32. “There is only one map to the journey of life and it lives within your heart.” – Willie Nelson

33. “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” – Anonymous

34. “Achievement seems to be connected with action . Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” – Conrad Hilton

35. “Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.” – Tim Fargo

“Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.” – Tim Fargo

36. “Your life journey is about learning to become more of who you are and fulfilling the highest, truest expression of yourself as a human being.” – Oprah Winfrey

37. “Sometimes the longest journey we make is sixteen inches from our heads to our hearts.” – Elena Avila

38. “When setting out on a journey, do not seek advice from those who have never left home.” – Rumi

39. “Success is about dedication. You may not be where you want to be or do what you want to do when you’re on the journey. But you’ve got to be willing to have vision and foresight that leads you to an incredible end.” – Usher

40. “Success is a journey, not a destination. It requires constant effort, vigilance and reevaluation.” – Mark Twain

“Success is a journey, not a destination. It requires constant effort, vigilance and reevaluation.” – Mark Twain

41. “The road to success is always under construction.” – Anonymous

42. “Success is in the journey, but the reward is the view from the top.” – Larry Stevens

43. “Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself .” – Lolly Daskal

44. “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson

45. “I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.” – Anonymous

“I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.” – Anonymous

46. “Peace is the best journey. Happiness is the best destination.” – Ragu

47. “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

48. “Success for me isn’t a destination it’s a journey. Everybody’s working to get to the top but where is the top? It’s all about working harder and getting better and moving up and up.” – Rihanna

49. “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

50. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can .” – Arthur Ashe

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe

Bonus Success Journey Quote

Bonus: Alright, here is our last quote to inspire you on your journey to success.

“Stay Patient and Trust The Journey.”

Final Thoughts

You’ve made it to the end of our success journey quotes list and we hope you are a little more inspired than when you arrived. If you enjoyed a quote or two, please share them with someone who could use a few encouraging words on their journey towards success.

That said, thanks for stopping and come back soon.

Until you reach your aims,

PS – If you enjoyed our Journey to Success Quotes, then you’ll love these Quotes on Success and Acheivement.

Like This Post?

STOP WAITING, START DOING.  ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW, AND HIT GO !

50+ SECRET OF SUCCESS QUOTES TO GUIDE YOU TO GREATER SUCCESS

35 MILLIONAIRE FASTLANE QUOTES TO ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS

The STRIVE is on a mission to inspire and uplift 1 billion people by 2032. Our primary aim is to help as many people as possible believe in the uncommon thought, that they can be more than they are, do more than they've done, and achieve more prosperity than they've ever dreamed possible. Let's achieve the impossible together.

You may like

MARK CUBAN’S NET WORTH AND WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL

100+ MOTIVATING MILLIONAIRE QUOTES FROM THE SELF-MADE

50 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY

100+ EARL NIGHTINGALE QUOTES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THE WORLD TODAY

75 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT RESPECT

100 HARD HITTING QUOTES ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, AND SUCCESS

100+ life goes on quotes to keep you inspired for your better future.

If you’re in need of a few words of encouragement or some helpful life goes on quotes, then this page is for you.

Life constantly throws curve balls. Setbacks and major challenges are a part of life. But sometimes, no matter how much we prepare ourselves for those obstacles, they still have the ability to devastate our lives and derail our best plans. And they do, especially for those who are slow to embrace their setbacks, and realize that life always goes on.

With that said, we know that the best way to get back on track and moving towards our better brighter futures quickly, is to keep looking forward, to stay optimistic, and to continually embrace the fact that life goes on. As such, we’ve pulled together this powerful list of Life Goes On quotes to help people stay inspired and hopeful for the promise of a better future.

So, if you are currently experiencing any setbacks in your life, or if things have been looking bleak lately, allow some of these Life Goes On quotes to convince you that your better future is just around the corner, because it is…..

Best Life Goes On Quotes

1. “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” – Robert Frost

2. “Life is like the waves on the ocean, it keeps going.” – Anonymous

3. “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho

4. “Things change. Stuff happens. Life goes on.” – Elizabeth Scott

5. “Removing someone out of your life can hurt like a knife but sometimes, it may be the only way for you to survive.” – Mouloud Benzadi

6. “No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” – Maya Angelou

7. “To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on.” – Dave Plezer

8. “Sometimes you’re flush and sometimes you’re bust, and when you’re up, it’s never as good as it seems, and when you’re down, you never think you’ll be up again, but life goes on.” – George Jung

9. “When you lose what you love, remember to stay strong. Look out the window and remember life goes on.” – Drew Chadwick

10. “I walk slowly, but I never walk backwards.” – Abraham Lincoln

11. “You can’t keep blaming somebody else for your dysfunction. Life is really about moving on.” – Oprah Winfrey

12. “Regardless of how it goes down, life goes on.” – Rick Ross

13. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

14. “Remember, whether you choose to move on or stay stuck in the past, life goes on!” – Billy Cox   

15. “We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.” – William Arthur Ward

16. “Mistakes do happen and life goes on.” – Sourav Ganuly

17. “Life goes by too quickly. So laugh, love, and try new things. Forgive, forget and don’t hold grudges.” – Anymous

18. “We take nothing away and we put nothing back, we pass by and we forget; And the sun is always punctual every day.” – Alberto Caeiro

19. “Life goes on, even when you think it can’t. Even when you don’t especially want it to.” – Jan Strand

20. “Life is an operation which is done in a forward direction. One lives toward the future, because to live consists inexorably in doing, in each individual life making itself.” – Jose Ortega Gasset

21. “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca

22. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” – Herman Hesse

23. “Life goes on, but the scars remain.” – Lil Wayne

24. “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus

25. “You carry on no matter what are the obstacles. You simply refuse to give up — and, when the going gets tough, you get tougher. And, you win.” – Vince Lombardi

26. “You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.” – Life Goes On Quote

27. “Keep moving forward.” – Walt Disney

28. “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama

29. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” – Lao Tzu

30. “Life goes on if you’re one of the lucky ones.” – Judy Blume

31. “It’s hard to turn the page when you know someone won’t be in the next chapter, but the story must go on.” – Thomas Wilder

32. “This moment is but another chance to change your life. Cease brooding about the past, realize that life will go on, and go confidently in the direction of your dreams.” – Anonymous

33. “There is no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela

34. “Do something today for a better tomorrow.” – Anonymous

35. “ It’s never too late  to be who you might have been.” – George Eliot

36. “People change and things go wrong but just remember life goes on.” – Mac Miller

37. “God gave us rain to remind us that life will not always be sunny but it will keep going on.” – Anonymous

38. “If something does go wrong, here is my advice… keep calm and carry on.” – Maira Kalman

39. “I’ll be strong, I’ll be wrong, oh but life goes on. Oh, I’m just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.” – Taylor Swift

40. “There’s no time for regrets. You’ve just got to keep moving forward.” – Mike McCready

41. “Even though we have been hurt, we must find a way to get through it, life goes on whether we want it to or not. The world keeps turning no matter how bad we feel. This is why we have to learn how to bounce back and keep moving forward.” – Rashida Rowe

42. “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

43. “You can’t have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.” – Charles Kettering

44. “Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” – Sonia Ricotti

45. “Everyday is the opportunity for a better tomorrow.” – Hugh Laurie

46. “Life goes on, and one should look ahead and not backward.” – Sonali Bendre

47. “If you’re not okay, that’s okay. It will happen sometimes. But you have to tell yourself that things will be better tomorrow. Eve if they’re not better tomorrow, keep telling yourself they will be. Because eventually, tomorrow will be better .” – Sam Miller

48. “Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” – Allen Saunders

49. “You can’t stop living just because it hurts. Life goes on and so should you!” – Anonymous

50. “Morning will come, it has no choice.” – Marty Rubin

Halfway There: You’re more than halfway through these life goes on quotes, great job! This next section consists of quotes about life goes on as well, but, they are more focused more on inspiring you. We hope they succeed in doing so.

51. “It’s always darkest before the dawn. So hold on to hope and be strong because it doesn’t last forever this darkness.” – Astrid Alauda

52. “It is not what happens that determines the major part of your future. What happens, happens to us all. It is what you do about what happens that counts.” – Jim Rohn

53. “One thing always sure. Life goes on with you or without you, no matter how much you have seen.” – Lalita Tademy

54. “As life goes on, the more you allow any negativity to consume your thoughts, the less room you have for positivity to enter them.” – Demi Lovato

55. “We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Oprah Winfrey

56.  “Head up. Shoulders back. Tomorrow is a new day.” – Anonymous

57. “Nature knows no pause in progress and development, and attaches her curse on all inaction.” – Johan Wolfgang Von Goethe

58. “We cannot control the wind but we can adjust our sails.” – Anonymous

59. “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

60. “Tomorrow the sun will rise on all your doubts.” – Marty Rubin

61. “Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.” – Steve Maraboli

62. “Life isn’t about waiting around for things that happen tomorrow. It’s about what we do right now while were alive!” – Anonymous

63. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E.E Cummings

64. “Whether you choose to move on from your struggles and enjoy life or waddle in your misery, life will continue.” – Germany Kent

65. “Life goes on. People move on, but God remains on your side.” – Gift Gugu Mona

66. “Accidents happen. Our bones shatter, our skin splits, our hearts break. We burn, we drown, we stay alive.” – Moïra Fowley-Doyle

67. “You cannot be truly humble, unless you truly believe that life can and will go on without you.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana

68. “Empires collapse, civilizations disappear, health deteriorates, and bodies turn to ash, but life will always go on” – Mouloud Benzadi

69. “The biggest thing I’ve learned is to smash my own spiders and get on with my day. There will be another!” – Hoda Kotb

70. “In the end, we all become stories.” – Anonymous

71. “There’s always tomorrow and it always gets better.” – Ariana Grande

72. “If you fail today there is always tomorrow to try again. You always have that second chance tomorrow.” – Avina Celeste

73. “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can .” – Anonymous

74. “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards.” – Soren Kierkegaard

75. “Mistakes happen and life goes on.” – Sourav Ganguly

76. “Sooner or later we’ve all got to let go of our past.” – Dan Brown

77. “Note to self: Nobody is worth stressing over. Move on, leave people behind and go find yourself. The world is your. Life goes on.” – Anonymous

78. “Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over.” – Guy Finley

79. “Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down.” – Roy T. Bennett

80. “You can’t turn the clock back, so you have to look ahead.” – Mel Gibson

81. “The longer your life goes on, the more death you face.” – Patrick Swayze

82. “Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible.” – Anonymous

83. “Don’t forget you’re simply human. It’s okay to have a meltdown, just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed. Life goes on.” – Anonymous

84. “Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.” – Steve Maraboli

85. “The beginning is always today.” – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

86. “Life is about change. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes it’s beautiful. But most of the time, it’s both.” – Lana Lang

87. “As long as you’re still alive, you always have the chance to start again.” – Emily Acker

88. “Be strong, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it never rains forever.” – Anonymous

89. “Be strong, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it never rains forever.” – Anonymous

90. “Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that, so no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep your head up, and handle it.” – Tupac Shakur

91. “Life doesn’t stop for anybody.” – Kevin Hart

92. “Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” – Germany Kent

93 . “… of all things this was the saddest, that life goes on: if one leave’s one’s lover, life should stop for him, and if one disappears from the world, then the world should stop, too: and it never did. And that was the real reason for most people getting up in the morning: not because it would matter but because it wouldn’t.” – Truman Capote

94. “One day the world stopped without any warning, spring didn’t know how to wait, showed up not even a minute late.” – BTS

95. “Nothing is permanent. Not even the end of the world.” – Isaac Marion

96. “The sky is blue, the grass is green and life will go on.” – Aly Aubrey

97. “I will go anywhere as long as it is forward.” – David Livingston

98. “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them — that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu

99. “There is nothing permanent except change.” – Heraclitus

100. “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.” – Richard Bach

Bonus Life Goes on Quote

Bonus: Here is our last and final Life Goes on Quote. We hope it will inspire you to shake off your past, and look forward to the promise of a better future:

 “Stop Acting As If Life Is A Rehearsal. Live This Day As If It Were Your Last. The Past Is Over And Gone. The Future Is Not Guaranteed.” – wayne dyer –

Related: Moving On Quotes

We hope you enjoyed these inspirational Life Goes On quotes. Please consider sharing this page or a quote or two with someone who could might appreciate a few encouraging words that life does indeed go on, and that tomorrow is a new day.

With that said, thanks for stopping by.

Till next time,

PS – If you enjoyed our Life Goes On Quotes then you’ll love these inspirational quotes about life and struggles .

Dream chasing is not for the faint of heart. Not only does it take massive courage to reach for the dreams and goals that many shrug off as impossible, but it also takes grit, tenacity, and an almost god-like will power to see things through. Indeed, success demands the overcoming of obstacles. And having and handful of powerful quotes to inspire you to keep moving forward against all odds is wise. As such, we’ve decided to publish the best The Obstacle Is The Way quotes to inspire you to succeed in the face of failure.

So, if you’re a fellow dreamer, or an aspiring high achiever, these inspiring words will keep you going strong. And if you’re ready to get started, let’s dive in.

50 Best Quotes From The Obstacle is The Way

1. “It’s okay to be discouraged. It’s not okay to quit. To know you want to quit but to plant your feet and keep inching closer until you take the impenetrable fortress you’ve decided to lay siege to in your own life—that’s persistence.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

2. “To argue, to complain, or worse, to just give up, these are choices. Choices that more often than not, do nothing to get us across the finish line.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

3. “Failure shows us the way—by showing us what isn’t the way.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

4. “You know what’s better than building things up in your imagination? Building things up in real life.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

5. “ Uncertainty and fear are relieved by authority. Training is authority. It’s a release valve.” – Ryan, Holiday The Obstacle is The Way

6. “Remember that this moment is not your life, it’s just a moment in your life.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

7. “He knew that to aim low meant to accept mediocre accomplishment. But a high aim, if things went right, create something extraordinary.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

8. “Like Earhart, Rommel knew from history that those who attack problems and life with the most initiative and energy usually win .” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

9. “We talk a lot about courage as a society, but we forget that at its most basic level it’s really just taking action—whether that’s approaching someone you’re intimated by or deciding to finally crack a book on a subject you need to learn.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

10. “Genius often really is just persistence in disguise.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

11. “It doesn’t matter whether this is the worst time to be alive or the best, whether you’re in a good job market or a bad one, or that the obstacle you face is intimidating or burdensome. What matters is that right now is right now.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

12. “It’s a huge step forward to realize that the worst thing to happen is never the event, but the event and losing your head.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

13. “Problems are rarely as bad as we think—or rather, they are precisely as bad as we think.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

14. “This is one thing all great men and women of history have in common. Like oxygen to a fire, obstacles became fuel for a blaze that was their ambition. Nothing could stop them, they were (and continue to be) impossible to discourage or contain. Every impediment only served to make the inferno within them burn with greater ferocity.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

15. “We blame our bosses, the economy, our politicians, other people, or we write ourselves off as failures or our goals as impossible. When really only one thing is at fault: our attitude and approach .” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

16. “The most harmful dragon we chase is the one that makes us think we can change things that are simply not ours to change.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

17. “It’s supposed to be hard. Your first attempts aren’t going to work. It’s going to take a lot out of you- but energy is an asset we can always find more of. It’s a renewable resource. Stop looking for an epiphany, and start looking for weak points. Stop looking for angels, and start looking for angels. There are options. Settle in for the long haul and then try each and every possibility, and you’ll get there.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

18. “You’ll have far better luck toughening yourself up, than you ever will trying to take the teeth out of a world that is, at best, indifferent to your existence” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

19. “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

20. “Think progress, not perfection.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

21. “Today most of our obstacles are internal, not external.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

22. “Like any good school, learning from failure isn’t free. The tuition is paid in discomfort or loss and having to start over.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

23. “The good thing about true perseverance is that it can’t be stopped by anything besides death.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

24. “Each time, you’ll learn something. Each time, you’ll develop strength, wisdom, and perspective. Each time, a little more of the competition falls away. Until all that is left is you: the best version of you.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

25. “Where the head goes, the body follows. Perception precedes action. Right action follows the right perspective.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

26. “The one way to guarantee we don’t benefit from failure—to ensure it is a bad thing – is to not learn from it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

27. “Bad companies are destroyed by crisis. Good companies survive them. Great companies are improved by them.” – Andy Grove, The Obstacle is The Way

28. “Persist in your efforts. Resist giving in to distraction, discouragement, or disorder.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

29. “Failure puts you in corners you have to think your way out of. It is a source of breakthroughs.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

30. “The things that hurt, instruct.” – Benjamin Franklin , The Obstacle is The Way

31. “If you think it is simply enough to take advantage of the opportunities that arise in your life, you will fall short of greatness. Anyone sentient can do that. What you must do is learn how to press forward precisely when everyone around you sees disaster.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

32. “ True will is quiet humility, resilience , and flexibility; the other kind of will is weakness disguised as bluster and ambition. See which lasts longer under the hardest of circumstances.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

33. “Wherever we are, whatever we’re doing and wherever we are going, we owe it to ourselves, to our art, to the world to do it well. That’s our primary duty. And our obligation.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

34. “There is no good or bad without us, there is only perception. There is the event itself and the story we tell ourselves about what it means.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

35. “We forget: In life, it doesn’t matter what happens to you or where you came from. It matters what you do with what happens and what you’ve been given.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

36. “Failure really can be an asset if what you’re trying to do is improve, learn, or do something new.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

37. “No one said you can’t ever cry. Forget ‘manliness.’ If you need to take a moment, by all means, go ahead. Real strength lies in the control or, as Nassim Taleb put it, the domestication of one’s emotions, not in pretending they don’t exist.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

38. “If an emotion can’t change the condition or the situation you’re dealing with, it is likely an unhelpful emotion. Or, quite possibly, a destructive one. But it’s what I feel. Right, no one said anything about not feeling it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

39. “Death doesn’t make life pointless, but rather purposeful.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

40. “Blessings and burdens are not mutually exclusive.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

41. “How we interpret the events in our lives, our perspective, is the framework for our forthcoming response—whether there will even be one or whether we’ll just lie there and take it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

42. “First, see clearly. Next, act correctly. Finally, endure and accept the world as it is.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

43. “An entrepreneur is someone with faith in their ability to make something where there was nothing before. To them, the idea that no one has ever done this or that is a good thing.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

44. “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

45. “Our actions may be impeded . . . but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

46. “Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed—and you haven’t been.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

47. “There are far more failures in the world due to a collapse of will than there will ever be from objectively conclusive external events.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

48. “You will come across obstacles in life—fair and unfair. And you will discover, time and time again, that what matters most is not what these obstacles are but how we see them, how we react to them, and whether we keep our composure” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

49. “Our perceptions determine, to an incredibly large degree, what we are and are not capable of. In many ways, they determine reality itself. When we believe in the obstacle more than in the goal, which will inevitably triumph?” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

50. “We decide what story to tell ourselves. Or whether we will tell one at all.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

Bonus Obstacle is The Way Quote

“Focus on the moment, not the monsters that may or may not be up ahead.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

Related: Best Stoic Quotes

There you have it friend, 50 of the best quotes from The Obstacle is The Way . Study these remarkable quotes, and then put them into action in your daily life. Certainly the few gems we shared on this page should be enough to at least get you started on smashing through some of those daily obstacles we all face in life.

Lastly, if there is one book we would recommend to all entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, or even big dreamers who find themselves deep into the fire and fury that inevitably follows such pursuits, it would be the book we derived these great quotes from, The Obstacle Is The Way . It definitely is a book every dreamer and achiever should have in their library.

Note: We’re reader supported, if you buy through one of the links above, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.

With that being said, we hope you enjoyed these encouraging quotes. Now get out there and start leveraging this wisdom to turn your toughest trials into your greatest triumphs.

PS – If you enjoyed these The Obstacle Is The Way Quotes, then you’ll like enjoy these Inspirational Quotes About Life and Struggles .

Earl Nightingale was a highly influential personality who came to fame in the 20th century. He retired early by the age of 35, pioneered one of the first audio-recordings in the success and self-development industry, and eventually published one the most well thought-out and masterfully narrated success guides ever created. Having discovered the secret to success , and then generously sharing that secret with the rest of the world, his contribution to modern society is for all intents and purposes, unmatched. As such, we aim to ensure his legacy and sage advice continues to change peoples lives. Which is why, we’ve decided to publish this collection of the very best Earl Nightingale quotes from a variety of his best works.

“Earl Nightingale Has Inspired More People Toward Success And Fortune Than Any Other Motivational Speaker On The Planet.” – zig ziglar –

So, if you’re ready to learn from the wise words of one of the world’s most prominent scholars on the subject of success, and learn the very secret to success while you’re at it, then let’s dive into these quotes:

BEST EARL NIGHTINGALE QUOTES

1. “Every one of us is the sum total of his own thoughts.” – Earl Nightingale

2. “People are where they are because that is exactly where they really want to be whether they will admit that or not.” – Earl Nightingale

3. “Your world is a living expression of how you are using and have used your mind.” – Earl Nightingale

4. “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become reality.” – Earl Nightingale

5. “When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself” – Earl Nightingale

6. “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” – Earl Nightingale

7. “ Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us.” – Earl Nightingale

8. “It is not what happens to you in life that makes the difference. It is how you react to each circumstance you encounter that determines the result.” – Earl Nightingale

9. “Wherever there is danger, there lurks opportunity; wherever there is opportunity, there lurks danger. The two are inseparable.” – Earl Nightingale

10. “The strangest secret in the world is that you become what you think about.” – Earl Nightingale

Earl Nightingale Quotes on Success

This next batch of quotes is some of Earl’s wisest words on the topic of finding and achieving success. No doubt, all of his advice can be attributed to success, but this next handful of quotes are the most poignant.

With that said, if you’re here in search of success insights then these Earl Nightingale quotes on success will do the trick. Enjoy.

11. “People with goals succeed because they know where they are going.” – Earl Nightingale

12. “Whatever the majority of people are doing, under any given circumstance, if you’ll do the exact opposite, you will probably never make another mistake as long as you live.” – Earl Nightingale

13. “We are all self-made, but only the successful will admit it.” – Earl Nightingale

14. “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.” – Earl Nightingale

15. “Success is not the result of making money; making money is the result of success… and success is in direct proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

16. “A success is anyone who is doing deliberately a worthy predetermined job, because that’s what he decided to do deliberately.” – Earl Nightingale

17. “There is no success without suffering. I think that the word ‘suffering’ was meant to mean tremendous effort and direction.” – Earl Nightingale

18. “Successful people form the habit of doing what failures don’t like to do. They like the results they get by doing what they don’t necessarily enjoy.” – Earl Nightingale

19. “Men credited with all kinds of ability, talent, brains and know how, including the ability to see into the future, frequently have nothing more than the courage to keep everlastingly at what they set out to do. They have that one great quality that is worth more than all the rest put together. They simply will not give up! When a man makes up his mind to do something then it’s only a matter of time. Staying with time takes bulldog persistence. This seems to be the entrance examination to success – lasting success — of any kind!” – Earl Nightingale

20. “We tend to live up to our expectations.” – Earl Nightingale

21. “Your success will always be measured by the quality and quantity of service you render.” – Earl Nightingale

22. “ Successful people are not without problems. They’re simply people who’ve learned to solve their problems.” – Earl Nightingale

23. “Most people tiptoe through life, hoping to make it safely to death.” – Earl Nightingale

24. “A success is the school teacher who is teaching because that’s what she wants to do.” – Earl Nightingale

25. “The only person who succeeds is the person who is progressively realizing a worthy ideal.” – Earl Nightingale

26. “All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” – Earl Nightingale

27. “Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” – Earl Nightingale

28. “A person who does not read is no better than one cannot read.” – Earl Nightingale

29. “Any person who contributes to prosperity must prosper in turn.” – Earl Nightingale

30. “A great attitude is not the result of success; Success is the result of a great attitude.” – Earl Nightingale

31. “If the grass is greener on the other side it’s probably getting better care.” – Earl Nightingale

32. “Each of us creates his or her own life largely by our attitude.” – Earl Nightingale

33. “One extra hour of study per day and you’ll be a national expert in five years or less.” – Earl Nightingale

34. “If you don’t have a good model for success, just look at what everybody else is doing and do the opposite.” – Earl Nightingale

35. “Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations.” – Earl Nightingale

36. “Plant your goal in your mind. It’s the most important decision you’ll ever make in your entire life.” – Earl Nightingale

37. “The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.” – Earl Nightingale

38. “We must radiate success before it will come to us. We must first become mentally, from an attitude standpoint, the people we wish to become.” – Earl Nightingale

39. “Just one great idea can completely revolutionize your work and, as a result, your life.”

40. “You must radiate success before it will come to you.” – Earl Nightingale

Inspiring Earl Nightingale Quotes

If you’ve never read or listened to any of Earl Nightingales books or audio books, we highly recommend the investment. Quotes are a great starting place to get you accustomed to his line of thinking, but you’ll get the most out of his teachings by studying his material thoroughly.

With that said, here are some of the most inspiring Earl Nightingale quotes we collected during our study. Enjoy.

41. “A person’s discontent can be said to be measured by the distance between what he has and what he wants.” – Earl Nightingale

42. “We will receive not what we idly wish for, but what we justly earn. Our rewards will always be in exact proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

43. “You are now and you do become, what you think about.” – Earl Nightingale

44. “Perseverance is another word for faith!” – Earl Nightingale

45. “Act the part of the successful person whom you’ve decided to become.” – Earl Nightingale

46. “We all walk in the dark and each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light.” – Earl Nightingale

47. “A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can’t go anywhere till you change it.” – Earl Nightingale

48. “The key that unlocks energy is ”Desire’.’ It’s also the key to a long and interesting life. If we expect to create any drive, any real force within ourselves, we have to get excited.” – Earl Nightingale

49. “Creativity is an expression of our enthusiasm.” – Earl Nightingale

50. “Everything begins with an idea.” – Earl Nightingale

51 . “Work never killed anyone. It’s worry that does the damage. And the worry would disappear if we’d just settle down and do the work.” – Earl Nightingale

52. “Problems are challenges to creative minds. Without problems, there would be little reason to think at all.” – Earl Nightingale

53. “The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else.” – Earl Nightingale

54. “Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now.” – Earl Nightingale

55. “Your problem is to bridge the gap which exists between where you are now and the goal you intend to reach .” – Earl Nightingale

56. “You’ll find boredom where there is the absence of a good idea.” – Earl Nightingale

57. “There is a time when one must decide either to risk everything to fulfill one’s dreams or sit for the rest of one’s life in the backyard.” – Earl Nightingale

58. “Don’t concern yourself with the money. Be of service … build … work … dream … create! Do this and you’ll find there is no limit to the prosperity and abundance that will come to you.” – Earl Nightingale

59. “Do each day all that can be done that day. You don’t need to overwork or to rush blindly into your work trying to do the greatest possible number of things in the shortest possible time.” – Earl Nightingale

60. “What’s going on in the inside shows on the outside.” – Earl Nightingale

Earl Nightingale Quotes from The Greatest Discovery

Earl Nightingale’s first published book was ‘The Greatest Discovery’ which won him the Napoleon Hill Gold Medal for Literary Excellence. [1] As such, this next batch consists of some of the best Earl Nightingale quotes from his book ‘The Greatest Discovery’. We hope you enjoy this rare collection of inspiring quotes.

If you want to learn more about Earl Nightingale before you dive into this next batch of quotes, this is a terrific place to start here: Who His Earl Nightingale?

61. “The best is never the most popular.” – Earl Nightingale

62. “Using our intuition along with our intelligence as a guide, can be the best way to produce super ideas.” – Earl Nightingale

63. “Planting a problem or question deep in the subconscious by first turning it every which way during an in-depth conscious attempt to solve it, usually results in the answer eventually appearing completely unbidden in our consciousness.” – Earl Nightingale

64. “When can think better, more profitably, and serve more people through ideas than we can ever do physically.” – Earl Nightingale

65. “The ideas we hold should be in concert with our goals, if our goals are to be successfully achieved.” – Earl Nightingale

66. “An idea is the bringing together of known increments to provide a new result.” – Earl Nightingale

67. “Service, we are here to serve each other. And every one of us does who receives anything back in the way of return. Those who do not serve, do not receive anything.” – Earl Nightingale

68. “The greatest thing in the world is the opportunity to be of service to others.” – Earl Nightingale

69. “Attitude comes very close to being everything about success or failure.” – Earl Nightingale

70. “There’s a place for every person who will persevere .” – Earl Nightingale

71. “My habit of muttering to myself, “Stay with it!” had paid off, just as it always does.” – Earl Nightingale

72. “It’s staying with it that separates the winners from the losers.” – Earl Nightingale

73. “A person can have a great education, but if he also has a poor attitude, he will almost certainly fail.” – Earl Nightingale

74. “We are what we repeatedly do, but what we do is a matter of choice.” – Earl Nightingale

75. “We become successful to the extent of our true desires and determination, and we do so by building on our strong points; our forte.” – Earl Nightingale

The Strangest Secret Quotes by Earl Nightingale

Earl Nightingale’s claim to fame and lasting legacy was his creation of the audiobook ‘The Strangest Secret’. We’ve provided a few quotes from this masterpiece in earlier sections; however, this batch focuses on the very Strangest Secret quotes by Earl Nightingale.

76. “Books are filled with ideas, and ideas spur us into action.” – Earl Nightingale

77. “I can determine what I think about, therefore I can determine what I become and what I have.” – Earl Nightingale

78. “Our minds are the gyrocompasses of our lives, we can only go were they direct us, and we are in charge of our minds.” – Earl Nightingale

79. “You will do more good for the rest of the human race enthusiastically going full bore after the things you want, than in any other way, because the only way you can get the things you want is by providing service to others — and the more intense and enthusiastic you are about it, the better will be your service. It’s the way the free-market private enterprise American system works.” – Earl Nightingale

80. “The universal key to success simply put is this… as you think , so shall you become.” – Earl Nightingale

81. “You’ll do best at what you most want to do in the pursuit of your personal goals, in so doing, you’ll provide the maximum service to those you need to help you.” – Earl Nightingale

82. “Ideas are the most important things on earth, and each of us has his or her our own idea factory — it comes as standard equipment at birth.” – Earl Nightingale

83. “Don’t ever say, I’d like to get to the point where I can start taking things easy.” – Earl Nightingale

84. “Our rewards, all the years of our lives, will be in proportion to our service. We are here, we live, in order to serve one another.” – Earl Nightingale

85. “Without ideas, we’d still be sitting in the trees grooming one another.” – Earl Nightingale

86. “There are no guarantees. Don’t confuse opportunity with guarantee.” – Earl Nightingale

87. “It’s best you get rid of that terrible word “security” now, once and for all, there’s no such thing as security as long as you’re alive. Dead you’re secure. Unborn you’re secure. If you’re alive, you’re the very epitome of insecurity.” – Earl Nightingale

88. “People will make you rich, or keep you broke, depending on the way you serve them. You should make up your mind at the outset if you are planning to become a successful entrepreneur , that you are going to make people outside the organization and inside the organization your special concern.” – Earl Nightingale

89. “You can’t lose money on a customer if you treat him or her the way they should be treated.” – Earl Nightingale

90. “Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity.” – Earl Nightingale

91. “The successful person does things. The unsuccessful person has done things done to him or her.” – Earl Nightingale

92. “Life should be an exciting adventure. It should never be a bore. A man should live fully , be alive. He should be glad to get out of bed in the morning. He should be doing a job that he likes to do because he does it well.” – Earl Nightingale

93. “Your success will always be measured by the quality and quantity of service you render.” – Earl Nightingale

94. “There is no fragment of this freedom of ours, that can’t be turned into the success we seek.” – Earl Nightingale

95. “There are no jobs so humble, that they do not have lurking within them the opportunity for greatness and all the success we could possibly want, but it takes that expectant attitude to see it.” – Earl Nightingale

96. “More than any other factor perhaps, the unsuccessful person can usually be identified with a group.” – Earl Nightingale

97. “The person who succeeds in America is the person who sets his or her own wages, goals, and lifestyle.” – Earl Nightingale

98. “The American people can become whatever it is they want to become – the trouble is, they seldom make that decision.” – Earl Nightingale

99. “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice… it is conformity.”

100. “The unsuccessful person sowing little , reaps little.” – Earl Nightingale

101. “The law is, that our financial return will be in direct proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

102. “If you believe you can enrich yourself by deluding others, you can end only by deluding yourself.” – Earl Nightingale

103. “ Money is the harvest of our production.” – Earl Nightingale

104. “No man can get rich himself unless he enriches others.” – Earl Nightingale

105. “The greatest journey is the journey of the mind.” – Earl Nightingale

Bonus Earl Nightingale Quote

Bonus: Here’s our last and final Earl Nightingale quote. It’s been said in one of the earlier quotes in a different way. But, it’s being rehashed here because we believe it’s one of his best, and it’s the one you’ll stand to gain the most from. So, if you take any quote from this page to run with, this is the one to take, Enjoy.

“We Become What We Think About Most Of The Time, And That’s The Strangest Secret.” – earl nightingale –

There you have it, the most comprehensive collection of Earl Nightingale quotes on the web. We hope the wisdom found in his words inspires you to learn more about this inspiring human.

But most importantly, we hope his quotes will eventually lead to your own serious study of his time-tested philosophy of success.

That said, if you enjoyed these quotes, please share them. Or, if you think there’s a Millennial or Gen Z’er out there who could benefit from the learning of Earl Nightingale’s timeless wisdom, please share these quotes with them as well. Because there’s no doubt, that his success philosophy is one of the best kept secrets of this generation.

Till you reach your aims,

PS – If you enjoyed these Earl Nightingale quotes, then there’s a good chance you’ll also stand to benefit from studying the wise words of these success-minded individuals as well:

Napoleon Hill | Zig Ziglar | Bob Proctor | Jim Rohn

Respect is a fundamental human need. We all crave respect and admiration from others, and we all have a deep need for self-respect as well. As Maya Angelou once put it, “I think it’s important to respect yourself because if you don’t then nobody else is going to respect you.”

Thus, both having and giving respect is essential to a happy and fulfilling life. It’s the foundation of a healthy self-esteem, a positive self-image, and our ability to give respect to others. Respect is an important part of life, and it’s critical to earn if one is striving for more success and influence in their lives.

So, if you’re looking for a little bit of inspiration and some of the best sayings and quotes about respect, you’ll find both here:

BEST QUOTES ABOUT RESPECT

1. “Respect is earned by action alone, not self-graticulation.” – Paul Combs

2. “Self-respect knows no considerations.” – Mahatma Gandhi

3. “You can’t force someone to respect you, but you can refuse to be disrespected.” – Barb Schmidt

4. “As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others.” – Robert Schuller

5. “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.” – Albert Einstein

6. “Do not tolerate disrespect, not even from yourself.” – Unknown

7. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

8. “You should never be surprised when someone treats you with respect, you should expect it.” – Sarah Dessen

9. “Self respect is the fruit of discipline ; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. ” – Abraham Heschel 

10. “Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.” – John Herschell

11. “Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.” – R.G. Risch

12. “If you have some respect for people as they are, you can be more effective in helping them to become better than they are.” – John W. Gardner

13. “Blood, sweat and respect. First two you give, last one you earn.” – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

14. “Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use.” – Gamaliel Bailey

15. “When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us.” – Arapaho proverb

16. “Respect other people’s feelings. It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them.” – Roy T. Bennett

17. “I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” – Jackie Robinson

18. “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” – Bryant H. McGill

19. “How people treat you with their karma. How you react is yours.” – Wayne W. Dyer

20. “I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one’s self-respect.” – Mahatma Gandhi

21. “There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.” – Henri Amiel

22. “Be you. The world will adjust.” – Barry Popik

23. “Love yourself enough to surround yourself with people who respect you.” –  Anonymous

24. “Life is short, and we should respect every moment of it.” – Orhan Pamuk

25. “A human being is not to be handled as a tool but is to be respected and revered.” – Felix Adler

26. “When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.” – Dalai Lama

27. “The right to be respected is won by respecting others.” – Vasyl Sukhomlynsky

28. “Always respect another’s opinion and another’s point of view.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba

29. “Responsibility and respect for others and their religious beliefs are also part of freedom.” – Horst Koehler

30. “If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.” – Louis D. Brandeis

31. “One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.” E. W. Howe

32. “Have a big enough heart to love unconditionally, and a broad enough mind to embrace the differences that make each of us unique.” – D.B. Harrop

33. “To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness. ” – Robert Moley

34. “You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” – Amy Bloom

35. “The fact that someone else loves you doesn’t rescue you from the project of loving yourself.” – Sahaj Kohli

36. “Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.” – Laurence Sterne

37. “Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew

38. “Everyone’s a STAR and deserves the right to twinkle.” – Marilyn Monroe

39 “Respect is how to treat everyone.” – Richard Branson

40. “Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” – Bruce Lee

41. “Respect is as important as love in a relationship!” – Anonymous

42. “Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you.” – Roy T. Bennett

43. “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” – Confucius

44.   “I am who I am. That’s why my friends and peers respect and appreciate me.” – Kevin Hart

45. “The idea of respect is more than just being polite.” – Bruce Glassman

46. “Little people are indifferent. Superior people are caring.” – Maxima Lagac’e

47. “I can be hurt only by people I respect.” – Mary Balogh

48. “I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.” – Herbert H. Lehman

49. “Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.” – Leo Tolstoy

50. “Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one is idolized.” – Albert Einstein

51. “Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.” – Ed Mylett

52. “Show up early, treat people with respect and perform at the highest levels till the world can’t deny you.” – Grant Cardone

53. “Our lives are a work of art. Plant seeds of love and respect and reap a harvest of prosperity and peace.” – Joan Pillen

54. “We can’t expect to be respected if we can’t respect ourselves.” – Derrick Jackson

55. “Don’t worry what others think of you, be confident and straightforward with decency and others will respect you.” – Lori Greiner

56. “Respect is earned, not demanded.” – Stacy Halls

57. “The respect you give others is a dramatic reflection of the respect you give yourself.” – Robin Sharma

58. “The only authority I respect is the one that causes butterflies to fly south in the fall and north in the springtime.” – Tony Robbins

59. “In many ways, effective communication begins with mutual respect, communication that inspires, encourages others to be their best.” – Zig Ziglar

60. “My company survives because I’ve learned to respect the ideas of people younger than me and recognize when my wisdom is obsolete.” – Robert Kiyosaki

61. “To undermine a man’s self-respect is a sin.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

62. “Service to many leads to greatness, great respect, great satisfaction.” – Jim Rohn

63. “No matter how they’re treating you there is one way to not only their respect, but turn the tables. Excellence.” – David Goggins

64. “The more that you treat your troops with respect, the more they’re going to respect you.” – Jocko Willink

65. “The highest form of self love and self respect is being fit.” – Bedros Keuilian

66. “People don’t have to like you, they have to respect you.” – Kevin O’Leary

67. “The more you respect yourself, the less disrespect you’ll put up with from others.” – Mel Robbins

68. “When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.” – Mark Twain

69. “Reject rejection! If someone says no, just say NEXT.” – Jack Canfield

70. “Don’t ask for respect. Earn it.” – Robin Sharma

71. “People really do respect those who are willing to speak their truth.” – Wayne Dyer

72. “I don’t want to be liked, I want to be respected. Because if you like me you can throw me away too quick. If you respect me, you may not even like what I was wearing, but you’ll say, “I respect that.” – Ray Lewis

73. “We should respect all people.” – Helen Keller

74. “We do not covet anything from any nation expect for their respect.” – Winston Churchill

75. “You must find the courage to leave the table if respect is no longer being served.” – Mel Robbins

Related: Short Quotes On Life

Bonus Quote on Respect

Bonus: Here’s one last and final respect quote. We think it holds the key to a better life and a better world. Enjoy:

“Respect Is One Of The Greatest Expressions Of Love.” – miguel angel ruiz –

We hope you enjoyed these inspiring respect quotes. If any caught your eye please feel free to share it, and if you found inspiration in this page, please bookmark or share it with others.

PS – If you enjoyed these inspirational quotes about respect, then you’ll probably also enjoy these quotes about self-confidence or these truly inspiring believe in yourself quotes .

Life is too short, too precious to waste even a one single minute on meaningless words. Nobody has time for the unnecessary, and it’s for this very reason that we love hard hitting quotes. You know, the kind of quotes that don’t pull any punches. The type of quotes that tell you exactly what you need to hear when you need to hear it. The one’s that truly speak to your core.

In fact, we love quotes that hit hard so much, that we’ve pulled together this best of the best list from the vast collection of quotes that we’ve been publishing over the past 7 years. So, if you’re looking for some powerful hard hitting quotes, then you’ll enjoy this list.

BEST HARD HITTING QUOTES

1. “If you always do what you’ve done, you’ll always get what you’ve got.” – Henry Ford

2. “Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale

3. “Many times life will hit you hard, knock you down, and hurt you. Persevere, Never Give Up, and do your best to get up and Keep Going.” – John Cena

4. “We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Oprah Winfrey

5. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

6. “Life will hit you hard in the face, wait for you to get back up just so it can kick you in the stomach. But getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the stats of air.” – Sarah Kay

7. “Normality is a paved road: it’s comfortable to walk but no flowers grow.” – Vincent Van Gogh

8. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”  –  Helen Keller

9. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James

10. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass

11. “Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness.” – J.M. Barrie

12. “Don’t wast your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy.” – Roy T. Bennett

13. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams .” – Eleanor Roosevelt

14. “There are only two great tragedies in life: one is not getting what you want and the other is getting it.” – Oscar Wilde

15. “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.” – Rocky Balboa

16. “Don’t think money does everything or you are going to end up doing everything for money.” Voltaire

17. “A discipline mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.” – Dalai Lama

18.  “The two most important days of your life are the day that you’re born and the day that you find out why.” – Mark Twain

19. “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

20.  “When you cease to dream you cease to live.” – Malcom Forbes

21. “Diligence is the mother of good fortune, and the goal of good intention was never reached through its opposite, laziness.” – Miguel de Cervantes

22. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – James Dean

23. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” – Paulo Coelho

24. “Inside of a ring or out, ain’t nothing wrong with going down. It’s staying down that’s wrong.” – Muhammad Ali

25. “No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still ahead of everyone else who isn’t trying.” – Tony Robbins

Hard Hitting Quotes on Love

26. “Never love anyone who treats you like you’re ordinary.” – Oscar Wilde

27. “Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” – Nicholas Sparks

28. “Love is not what you say, love is what you do.” – Anonymous

29. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” – Lao Tzu

30. “You can’t go back and change the beginning. But you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis

31. “Love has nothing to do what what you are expecting to get — only with what you are expecting to give — which is everything.” – Katherine Hepburn

32. “A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” – Elbert Hubbard

33. “Relationships end too soon because people stop putting in the same effort to keep you, as they did to win you.” – Anonymous

34. “Expectations are resentments waiting to happen.” – Brene Brown

35. “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” – Aristotle

36. “Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” – Maya Angelou

37 . “The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just have to find the ones worth suffering for.” – Bob Marley

38. “You’ve got to be in a bad relationship to really understand what a great one is.” – Steve Harvey

39. “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard — they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller

40. “Do what you did in the beginning of a relationship and there won’t be an end.” – Tony Robbins

41. “True love is like ghosts, which everyone talks about and few have seen.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

42. “The supreme happiness of life consists in the conviction that one is loved.” – Victor Hugo

43. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” – Charles Dickens

44. “What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.” – Timothy Ferriss

45. “True love stories never have endings.” – Richard Bach

46.  “If we really want to love we must learn how to forgive.” – Mother Teresa

47 . “The love we give away is the only love we keep.” – Elbert Hubbard

48. “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” – Rumi

49. “When we are in love we seem to ourselves quite different from what we were before.” – Blaise Pascal

50. “When love is real, it finds a way.” – Avatar Roku

Hard Hitting Quotes on Success

51. “Be obsessed or be average.”  –  Grant Cardone

52. “There is no substitute for hard work.” – Thomas Edison

53. “Tell me who your heroes are and I’ll tell you who you’ll turn out to be.” – Warren Buffett

54. “Failure shows us the way — by showing us what isn’t the way.” – Ryan Holiday

55. “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” – Eric Thomas

56. “Become a millionaire not for the million dollars, but for what it will make of you to achieve it.” – Jim Rohn

57. “One has to remember that every failure can be a stepping stone to something better.” – Colonel Sanders

58. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau

59. “Winners embrace hard work.  They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they’re making to win.  Losers, on the other hand, see it as a punishment.  And that’s the difference.” –  Lou Holtz

60. “If you avoid failure, you also avoid success.” – Robert Kiyosaki

61. “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”  –  Benjamin Franklin

62. “Where success is concerned, people are not measured in inches, or pounds, or college degrees, or family background: they are measured by the size of their thinking.”  –  David J. Schwartz

63. “Average people have wishes and hopes. Successful people have goals .”  –  Anonymous

64 . “God doesn’t require that you succeed, he only requires that you try.” – Mother Teresa

65. “Tell me how you use your spare time, and how you spend your money, and I will tell you where and what you will be in ten years from now.” – Napoleon Hill

66. “Success is when reality catches up to your imagination.” – Simon Sinek

67. “Don’t mistake activity with achievement .” – John Wooden

68. “It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

69. “Obsessed is a word often used by the lazy to describe the dedicated.” – Tai Lopez

70. “The key to success is failure.” – Michael Jordan

71 “Faith will get you to a point. Luck will get you to a point. But to achieve the kind of success you dream about, you need to work. There are no shortcuts, you can’t cheat life, just get to work and don’t stop until you reach your highest potential .” – Denzel Washington

72. “Ambition is the first step to success. The second step is action.” – Mel Robbins

73. “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill

74. “Show me a person who has never made a mistake and I’ll show you someone who has never achieved much.” – Joan Collins

75. “We are all self-made, but only the successful will admit it.”  –  Earl Nightingale

76. “Life is hard, money doesn’t care, your tears don’t add value.” – Kevin O’Leary

77. “Nobody ever changed the world by doing what everyone else was doing.” – Mark Cuban

78. “Being broke is temporary but poverty of the mind is permanent.” – Daymond John

79. “The difference between successful people and others is how long they feel sorry for themselves.” – Barbara Corcoran

80. “It is not the strong or the weak that will survive — it is the resilient.” – Robert Herjavec

81. “The greatest accomplishment in life isn’t what you’re paid, it’s who you become.” – Lori Greiner

82. “You are never powerful in life until you are powerful over your money.” – Suze Orman

83. “You always get what you tolerate. If you tolerate  mediocrity , then that’s what you’ll get.” – Bedros Keuilian

84. “Poverty is not something that is lacking out there, poverty is always something that is lacking inside.” – Myron Golden

85. “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” – Calvin Coolidge

86. “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” – Zig Ziglar

87. “Your ambition is predicated on your action, not your words.” – Gary Vaynerchuk

88. “No one is going to come help you. No one’s coming to save you.” – David Goggins

89. “Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity.” – Will Smith

90. “Every noble work is at first impossible.” – Thomas Carlyle

91. “If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.”   –   Steve Jobs

92. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”  –  Vince Lombardi

93. “You are not given a dream, unless you have the capacity to fulfill it.” – Jack Canfield

94.  “Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the rally great make you believe that you too can be great.” – Mark Twain

95. “It’s not about money or connections — It’s the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone when it comes to your business. And if it fails, you learn from what happened and do a better job next time.” – Mark Cuban

96. “He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much.” –  James Allen

97. “Poor people stop learning as soon as they get out of school. Rich people continue their education long after they graduate.” – Myron Golden

98. “The world rewards results. Period.” – Andy Frisella

99. “Average is the enemy.” – Bedros Keuilian

100. “ Money  has no gray areas, you either make it or you lose it.” – Kevin O’Leary

Bonus Quote The Hits Hard

Bonus: Alright, here is one of our favorite hard hitting quotes. We added it as bonus, because we stand behind it, and believe it to be 100% true whether it be in life, love, or success. Enjoy.

“Our Greatest Glory Is Not In Never Falling, But In Rising Every Time We Fall.” – confucius –

FINAL THOUGHTS

Big kudos making to the end of these quotes that hit hard. We hope you agree with us, that they are indeed hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and helpful.

That said, come back again whenever you need a little bit of inspiration or motivation, we’ll be sure to have something new to help you reach your aims,

PS – If you enjoyed these hard-hitting quotes, then you’ll probably enjoy these inspiring quotes about strength .

50 POWERFUL ALPHA FEMALE QUOTES FOR THE STRONG WOMAN

Being an Alpha Female is a title that some women are not too eager to embrace. To some, the Alpha Female connotes a woman who is overly domineering, pushy, cut-throat, and unpleasant to work with. But, we believe that idea of the Alpha Female is not accurate. In fact, we see the Alpha Female as a woman who is motivated, embraces her talents, is poised, self-assured, and not only willing to become the woman she most wants to be in her heart, but determined to become the best woman she can be.

“She Was Unstoppable and She Took Anything She Wanted With a Smile.”

So, in honor of all the self-ascribed or aspiring Alpha Females out there, we decided to publish this inspiring collection of Alpha Female quotes. We hope they’ll inspire you to believe in yourself and your ability to create and lead your best life.

BEST ALPHA FEMALE QUOTES

1. “An empress does not concern herself with the antics of fools.” – Gabrielle Union

2. “I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me.” – Tracee Ellis Ross

3. “Strong women don’t play the victim. Don’t make themselves look pitiful and don’t point fingers. They stand and they deal.” –  Mandy Hale

4. “I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.” – Dolly Parton

5. “I am a strong woman. I don’t sit around feeling sorry for myself, nor let people mistreat me. I don’t respond to people who dictate to me or try to bring me down. If I fall, I will rise up even stronger because I am a survivor not a victim. I am in control of my life and there is nothing I can’t achieve.” – Anonymous

6. “An Alpha Female accepts the battles of life and is empowered by her scars.” – Anonymous

7. “If you can dance and be free and not be embarrassed, you can rule the world.” – Amy Poehler

8. “Don’t waste your energy trying to educate or change opinions; go over, under, through, and opinions will change organically when you’re the boss. Or they won’t. Who cares? Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.” – Tina Fey

9. “She would rather walk alone in darkness than follow anyone else’s shadow.” – R.G. Moon

10. “Sometimes you gotta be a beauty and a beast.” – Nicki Minaj

11. “She is a queen. Her soul is royalty.” – Adrian Michael

12. “Truly powerful women don’t explain why they want or deserve respect. They simply don’t engage with those who don’t give it to them.” – Anonymous

13. “An Alpha Female loves, forgives, walks away, lets go, tries again, and preservers not matter what life throws at her.” – Alpha Female Quote

14. “There are some people who still feel threatened by strong women. That’s their problem. It’s not mine.” – Gloria Allred

15. “Be and alpha female. Confident , bold. Not afraid of anything.” – Shilpa Negi 

16. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – Anonymous

17. “She is the one who is happy to admit that her failures are as valuable for learning as her successes.” – Lorraine Candy

18. “No matter where you are in life, you’ll save a lot of time by not worrying too much about what other people think about you. The earlier in your life that you can learn that, the easier the rest of it will be.” – Sophia Amoruso

19. “Worry about being respected, never worry about being liked. Because that’s the trap.” – Jada Pinkett Smith

20. “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

21. Never ever mistake her silence for weakness. Remember that sometimes the air stills, before the onset of a hurricane.” – Nikita Gill

22. “An Alpha Female is a strong woman who raises others up instead of tearing them down.” – Anonymous

23. “Alpha females don’t run in packs. She is often alone. Keeps her circle small. Knows her power and works in silence.” – Anonymous

24. “The term ‘alpha female’ originated in my field of animal behavior, but has acquired new meaning. It refers to women who are in charge, for example, by flirting and dating on their own terms.” – Frans de Waal

25. “Alpha Females don’t run in packs.” – Anonymous

26. “The thing about an alpha, male or female, is that they can lead. When things get desperate they attack instead of retreat.” – Kristen Chandler

27. “You could certainly say that I’ve never underestimated myself, there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.” – Angela Merkel

28. “Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” – Mary Kay Ash

29. “Mindset separates the best from the rest.” – Jo Owen

30. “There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child.” – N.K. Jemisin

31. “We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free.” – Kavita Ramdas

32. “I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story. I will.” – Amy Schumer

33. “The strongest actions for a woman are to love herself, be herself, and shine amongst those who never believed she could.” – Anonymous

34. “I am too intelligent, too demanding, and too resourceful for anyone to be able to take charge of me entirely. No one knows me or loves me completely. I have only myself.” Simone de Beauvoir

35. “I don’t go by the rule book. I lead from the heart, not the head.” – Princess Diana

36. “She remembered who she was and the game changed.” – Lalah Deliah

37. “You control your own life. Your own will is extremely powerful.” – J.K. Rowling

38. “You can have it all. Just not all at once.” – Oprah Winfrey

39. “Throw out the words ‘If I can’, ‘I hope’, and ‘maybe’, and replace them with ‘I can, I will, I must.” – Mary Kay Ash

40. “I never dreamed of success, I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder

41. “I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse .” – Florence Nightingale

42. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars.” – Harriet Tubman

43. “First principle: never to let one’s self be beaten down by persons or by events.” – Marie Curie

44. “Some people say I have attitude–maybe I do…But I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there.” – Venus Williams

45. “It’s tougher to be vulnerable than to actually be tough.” – Rihanna

46. “The secret to using power is not to use it. Just having it is enough.” – Jessica Alba

47. “I don’t care what you think of me. I don’t think of you at all.” – Coco Chanel

48. “If you put that effort in , you’ll get what you want.” – Kim Kardashian

49. “Nothing is going to be handed to you — you have to make things happen.” – Florence Griffith Joyner

50. “It’s not about perfection. It’s about purpose.” – Beyonc’e

The Alpha Female knows the unique power she wields, and courageously strives to reach her potential while achieving her highest purpose.

That said, we hope you enjoyed these powerful Alpha Femail quotes, and embrace them so you can unleash the Alpha Female in you.

Till you reach those aims,

PS – If you enjoyed these Alpha Female quotes, then you may also enjoy these inspiring quotes on ambition , or these highly motivating quotes about success and achievement .

75+ POWERFUL QUOTES ABOUT EMBRACING CHANGE

There is only one constant in life, and that is change . We can resist it, or we can embrace it. Resisting typically brings pain, prolongs suffering, and is often done so in vain. However, embracing change sets the stage for renewal, growth, and a more promising future. Which is why we’ve rounded up these embrace change quotes.

“ Life Does Not Get Better By Chance, It Gets Better By Change. “

Our hope is that these powerful quotes will inspire you to let go and grow, to change. But more importantly, we hope these embrace change quotes inspire you to lean into whatever change you may be resisting at the moment. Certainly, changing for the sake of change is of no benefit to anyone, but there a few areas in everyone’s life where change may just be what we need.

So, if you’re ready to dive into some empowering quotes that can help you embrace the changes you may be resisting in your life, let’s dive right in:

INSPIRATIONAL EMBRACE CHANGE QUOTES

1. “Embrace change. True success can be defined by your ability to adapt to changing circumstances.” – Connie Sky

2. “The art of life lies in constant readjustment to our surroundings.” – Kakuzo Okaura

3. “Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” – Eckhart Tolle

4. “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” – Jim Rohn

5. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou

6. “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates

7. “Adaptability is about the powerful difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win.” – Max McKeown

8. “Life is series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward, in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu

9. “Nothing on this earth is standing still.  It is either growing or it is dying .  No matter if it’s a tree or a human being.” – Lou Holtz

10. “Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.” – Dalai Lama

11. “You can either react to change, embrace change or create change.” – Bobby Umar

12. “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Anonymous

13. “When we resist change, it’s called suffering. But when we can completely let go and not struggle against it, when we can embrace the groundlessness of our situation and relax into it’s dynamic quality, that’s called enlightenment” – Pema Chödrön

14. “Life happens. Adapt. Embrace change, and make the most of everything that comes your way.” – Nick Jonas

15. “Some people don’t like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.” – Elon Musk

16.   “The most harmful dragon we chase is the one that makes us think we can change things that are simply not ours to change.” – Ryan Holiday

17. “Reinvention occurs everyday. It’s not something you wake up every five years and say, ‘OK today is Reinvention Day.’” – James Altucher

18. “Change is inevitable, progress is optional.” – Tony Robbins

19. “Each of us has the opportunity to change and grow until our very last breath.” – M.F. Ryan

20. “The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus

21. “The only way to make sense of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts

22. “Things change. Stuff happens. Life goes on.” – Elizabeth Scott

23.  “Life is about change. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes it’s beautiful. But most of the time, it’s both.” – Lana Lang

24. “The only way to get to the point of change is to understand the mistakes that are made before the change.” – Kevin Hart

25. “We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” – Max Depree

26. “Nothing Endures but Change.” – Heraclitus

27. “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis

28. “The instant you accept responsibility for everything in your life is the moment you acquire the power to change it.” – Ed Mylett

29. “Change is inevitable in life. You can either resist it and potentially get run over by it, or you can choose to cooperate with it, adapt to it, and learn how to benefit from it.” – Jack Canfield

30. “Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

31. “Persistence is the mother of personal change.” – Robin Sharma

32. “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living.” – Gail Sheeby

33. “There is opportunity in change.  With change, comes the opportunity to live differently, become who we wish to be, and to live life on our own terms.” – Atlas Rowe

34.  “Pain doesn’t tell you when you ought to stop. Pain is the little voice in your head that tries to hold you back because it knows if you continue you will change.” – Kobe Bryant

35. “Those who cannot change their mind, cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw

36. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy

37 . “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous in the end.” – Robin Sharma

38. “Change can be tough, but I’ve never heard anybody say it wasn’t worth it.” – Carol Dweck

39. “It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new.” – Alan Cohen

40. “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” – John Wooden

41. “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” – Benjamin Franklin

43. “When you embrace change you will begin to see it as an opportunity for growth.” – Jack Canfield

42. “If I asked you, do you need to change? And you said to me, ‘No’, I’d be worried, you know? Like you think you’ve everything figured out emotionally, professionally, all of your relationships, everything’s golden. Oh, OK. How’s that working out for you?” – Simon Sinek

44. “To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.” – Henri Bergson

45. “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” – Henry Ford

46.  “Don’t fear change, embrace it.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo

47 . “All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.” – Bruce Lee

48. “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” – Winston Churchill

49. “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” – John Maxwell

50. “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” – Albert Einstein

51. “Success in life hinges more on seizing opportunity than having everything go according to plan.” – Ethan Austin

52. “Nothing is forever except change.” – Buddha

53. “Maturity is when you stop complaining and making excuses, and start making changes.” – Roy T. Bennett

54. “Resistance is never the agent of change. You have to embrace the actions that are going to get you closer to your goal.” – Ali Vincent

55. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Mel Robbins

56. “I think growth of the brain is a slow process. But you do change and the more you accept change and embrace change, the better.” – Diane Keaton

57. “Rather than wishing for change, you first must be prepared to change.” – Catherine Pulsifier

58. “The best time for new beginnings is now.” – Embrace Change Quote

59. “Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.” – Wayne Dyer

60. “You don’t have to hold yourself hostage to who you used to be.” – Oprah Winfrey

61. “One reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give up, instead of what they have to gain.” – Rick Godwin

62. “Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.” – Bob Goff

63. “Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.” – Confucius

64. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” – John D. Rockefeller

65. “Change is not something you can avoid or pretend is not there. We all need to embrace it and face it head-on.” – Jay Shetty

66. “Embracing change means accepting that you can’t keep everything under control. As frightening as this thought is, it’s also very liberating. In fact, embracing change is key to your growth as an individual and highly affects your overall success and happiness.” – Intelligent Change

67. “Embrace change, even when the change slaps you in the face.” – Walter Breuning

68. “Achieving the life of your dreams and experiencing continuous personal evolution means commitment to the long game. You become the person you want to be not by enormous lifestyle changes, but slow, manageable tweaks over time.” – Bernhard Schroeder

69. “You cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad.” – C.S. Lewis

70. “If you resist change, you resist life.” – Sadhguru

71. “It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive, but those who can best manage change.” – Charles Darwin

72. “All changes are preceded by chaos.” – Deepak Chopra

73. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin

74. “When in doubt, choose change.” – Lily Leung

75. “Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start getting excited about what could go right.” – Tony Robbins

76. “You do not just wake up and become the butterfly. Growth is a process.” – Rupi Kaur

77. “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” – Oprah Winfrey

78. “A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will.” – Icelandic Proverb

79. “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude.” – William James

80. “True life is lived when changes occur.” – Leo Tolstoy

81. “In order to change ourselves, we must first believe we can.” – Marie Forleo

82. “The people who are afraid to go through the challenges are the one who stay stuck in their lives.” – Dean Graziosi

83. “What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.” – Tim Ferriss

84. “You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be.” – Brendon Burchard

85. “To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate, is strength undefeatable.” – Helen Keller

Bonus Embrace Change Quote

Bonus: Alright, here is one of our favorite quotes about embracing change. We added it as bonus to our embrace change quotes collection because we stand behind it, and believe it to be 100% true.

“Becoming Is Better Than Being.” – CAROL DWECK –

Great job making it to the end of these embrace change quotes! We know scouring through a long list of quotes like this is no small feat, so big kudos to you.

That said, we hope these quotes have inspired you to want to lean into any change you may have been resisting up until this point. Remember, your better future is on the other side of change, so embrace it!

Until you reach that future…

PS – If you enjoyed these inspiring embrace change quotes, then you may also like these quotes about progress and growth , or even these powerful quotes about moving on .

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER’S NET WORTH AND HOW HE GOT SO RICH

TOP 35 AS A MAN THINKETH QUOTES BY JAMES ALLEN

KEVIN O’LEARY’S NET WORTH + HIS IMPRESSIVE EARNING POWER

SARA BLAKELY NET WORTH AND HOW SHE GOT SO RICH

15+ BEST BOOKS TO BUILD SELF-DISCIPLINE AND MASTER SELF-CONTROL (2024)

100+ SELF-DISCIPLINE QUOTES TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE UNLIMITED SUCCESS

TOP 25 MOTIVATIONAL MANTRAS FOR SUCCESS

100+ INSPIRING EFFORT QUOTES TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL

100+ HARD WORK QUOTES TO HELP YOU OUTWORK EVERYONE

100+ INSPIRING QUOTES ABOUT FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS

100 INSPIRING COURAGE QUOTES TO HELP YOU FEEL COURAGEOUS

• Quotes By Topic
• Quotes by People
• Picture Quotes

31 Quotes About The Journey

It has been said that the journey is more important than the destination. I think that is true. So, throw off the bow lines and start yours with these inspirational quotes.

This is a curated sub-category. Check out our full collection of travel quotes .

Whenever he was en route from one place to another, he was able to look at his life with a little more objectivity than usual. It was often on trips that he thought most clearly, and made the decisions that he could not reach when he was stationary. Paul Bowles

It is better to travel well than to arrive. Buddha

The best journeys in life are those that answer questions you never thought to ask. Rich Ridgeway

Destination means death to me. If I could figure out a way to remain forever in transition, in the disconnected and unfamiliar, I could remain in a state of perpetual freedom. David Wojnarowicz

The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what’s in between, and they took great pleasure in doing just that. Norton Juster

It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. Le Guin, Ursula

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Lao Tzu

To travel is to take a journey into yourself. Danny Kaye

The journey not the arrival matters. T. S. Eliot

On a journey of a hundred miles, ninety is but half way. Chinese Proverb

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. Greg Andersen

Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life. Jack Kerouac

The soul of a journey is liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do just as one pleases. William Hazlitt

A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles. Tim Cahill

We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started. Henry Ward Beecher

We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us. Marcel Proust

The only journey is the one within. Rainer Maria Rilke

A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. Steinbeck, John

Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you. George Whitefield

If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all. William Buckley Jr

Life’s a journey, not a destination. Steven Tyler

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. Izaak Walton

The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday. Steve Maraboli

We must get beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey. Franklin, John Hope

You take people, you put them on a journey, you give them peril, you find out who they really are. Joss Whedon

Does the road wind up-hill all the way? Yes, to the very end. Will the day’s journey take the whole long day? From morn to night, my friend. Christina Rossetti

Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life. Pythagoras

Though the road’s been rocky it sure feels good to me. Bob Marley

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough. Charles Dudley Warner

Heroes take journeys, confront dragons, and discover the treasure of their true selves. Carol Pearson

Made with ♥ by Curated Quotes

Welcome to Curated Quotes

We collect and curate only the best quotes, and display them in a clutter free, aesthetic list. Join us on Facebook , Twitter and Pinterest .

Popular Categories

• New Collections
• Inspirational
• Missing You
• All Topics...

Cite This Page

Return to top of page

© 2024 · curatedquotes.com · Privacy · Contact · About · Site Map · · · Facebook · Twitter · Pinterest

100+ Life Journey Quotes To Inspire Wanderlust

If you are looking for the perfect list of life journey quotes , then you are in the right place. I mean, we live by the mantra that “life is a journey!”

Honestly, that is what drove us to create our couple’s bucket list and our Texas bucket list !

Life’s journey is all about choosing a path and making your own way as you maneuver through the ups and downs.

This is especially true when you live a life of travel. Discovering journeys is what drives us and brings us life! Discovery consists in all of us innately!

That is what inspired us to create this list of journey quotes . We have tried to include quotes that are relevant to different points in your life to ensure that you find the quotes about journey that you are looking for. We have included happy journey quotes , safe journey quotes , life journey quotes , new journey quotes , journey of life , and much more!

These quotes about journey and destination remind us to be sure we are just enjoying the journey!

I hope you find the perfect quote from our list of journey quotes!!

*This post contains affiliate links.  By purchasing through these links, we get a small commission at no additional cost. That Texas Couple also participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.  As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Let’s Connect on Social Media!

• Instagram Follow
• Pinterest Follow
• TikTok follow
• Twitter follow
• YouTube follow
• Flickr follow
• facebook link

Life Journey Quotes

Life is definitely a journey. Thinking about these life journey quotes truly helps to put things into perspective!

I mean, ultimately we each have control of our own path. That is truly what these inspirational quotes about the life journey are really all about.

To get through the hardest journey we need to take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping. -Chinese Proverb (One of the popular life journey quotes!)

I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are all well equipped for it if only we tap into our talent and gifts and allow them to blossom. -Les Brown

Read Next: 101 Dreamy Beach Quotes and Beach Captions

This thing we call life is not a destination with an end but a path down which we will continue to journey as long as we can breath. Life is to be lived, not squandered or to give away waiting for the end to close upon us. -Byron Pulsifer

I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side. ― Roman Payne

Look at education as a continuous life long journey. -Catherine Pulsifer

One of the greatest journeys in life is overcoming insecurity and learning to truly not give a shit. -J.A. Konrath

Learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it. -Lolly Daskal (A great journey of life quote!)

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao Tzu (Every journey begins with a single step quote)

Amazing Journey Quotes

  To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom. – Ralph Waldo Emerson  (One of the journey quotes I love!)

The journey was a surreal dream. This world was about knowing the person you’d always wanted to be and setting your foot down to it, remembering the person you’d thought you were as a child and rejoicing in its living, breathing actuality. – Christopher Hawke

The best part of life is to decide to make the journey through life like a best selling book. Tell a fantastic story when you are ready to tell others how you did it. Make sure life the best story ever written through a journey filled with overcoming obstacles, taking risks, and continuing to develop. – Catherine Pulsifer  (One of the best quotes about journey!)

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. -Robert Louis Stevenson

Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. -Drake

Read Next: 101 Awesome Friends Traveling Quotes

A journey taken in vain is not a wasted journey if you learnt something. -Anthony T. Hincks

Sometimes life takes you on a journey that changes everything you thought you wanted. -Melaina Rayne (There has never been a life journey quote that is more true!)

Our life is an endless journey; it is like a broad highway that extends infinitely into the distance. The practice of meditation provides a vehicle to travel on that road. Our journey consists of constant ups and downs. – Chogyam Trungpa

Read Next: 85 Quotes About Italy

Life Is a Journey Quotes

Man, life is a journey for sure. The journey of life is full of ups and downs, but we have to continue the journey no matter what. That is where these life is a journey quotes come in handy, to remind us to keep going!

I hope these quotes about journey help you along in your life journey!

Check out this list of the best journey quotes!

Life is a journey, travel it well. -Unknown

Life is a journey. When we stop, things don’t go right. -Pope Francis

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough. – Charles Warner

The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination. — Don Williams, Jr

Each new year that rings in on this journey of life brings new challenges and dreams for us to explore. May this new year bring you happiness and lots of love. – Catherine Pulsifer 

Read Next: 100+ Perfect Quotes About Paris

A journey, after all, neither begins in the instant we set out nor ends when we have reached our door, step once again. It starts much earlier and is really never over because the film of memory continues running on inside of us long after we have come to a physical standstill. Indeed, there exists something like a contagion of travel, and the disease is essentially incurable. – Ryszard Kapuściński

The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning. — Ivy Baker Priest

Reflective Quotes About the Journey of Life

In the middle of the journey of our life I found myself astray in a dark wood where the straight road had been lost sight of. – Dante Alighieri

Even journey has an end. – Seneca (One of the true journey quotes.)

Accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination. -Dwight D. Eisenhower (This is one of the best journey quotes!)

The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lesson come from the journey, not the destination. -Don Williams, Jr

Read Next: Perfect Sunshine Captions for Instagram

Life is an opportunity, seize the day, live each day to the fullest. Life is not a project but a journey to be enjoyed. -Catherine Pulsifer

What you learn in tough times can be used in many ways to bless your personal life journey. – Scott Gordon

Life is a journey of either Fate or Destiny. Fate is the result of giving in to one’s wounds and heartaches. Your Destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as Divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential. – Caroline Mys (One of the thought provoking journey quotes)

Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s okay. You’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand. -Banksy

Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. -Peter Hagerty (One of my favorite life journey quotes!)

Read Next: 125 Songs About Travel

Life Journey Quotes You Will Love

Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations. -Oliver Goldsmith

Embrace your life journey with gratitude, so that how you travel your path is more important than reaching your ultimate destination. -Rosalene Glickman

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow! What a ride!” -Hunter S. Thompson ( This is my favorite life journey quote. This is how I want to live my life!)

Always remember life is a learning journey. Keep filling your mind with all that is worthy. -Catherine Pulsifer

The benefits of the accomplished journey cannot be weighed in terms of perfect moments but in terms of how this journey affects and changes our character. -Ella Mailart

Improvement in the most important areas of you life can and should be an ongoing journey. -Mark Sanborn (Another one of the best journey quotes!)

I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on   my way . — Carl Sandburg

Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost .  – Erol Ozan

Read Next: Ultimate List of Road Trip Essentials

Happy Journey Quotes

These happy journey quotes are sure to make you smile and put you in a positive frame of mind!

The journey is the reward. -Tao Expression (One of the best quotes about journey that reminds us to focus on the journey!)

I tramp a perpetual journey. -Walt Whitman

Life is a journey filled with unexpected miracles. -Unknown (One of my favorite happy journey quotes!)

You must remain focused on your journey to greatness. -Les Brown

The journey is yours. Enjoy each and every step. -Unknown

It’s all about the journey, not the outcome. -Carl Lewis

Positive Life Journey Quotes

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity, but in doing it. -Greg Anderson

Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and just celebrate the journey. -Fitzhugh Mullan

Read Next: The Best Wheeled Backpack for Travel

We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity. – Paulo Coelho ( One of my favorite inspirational quotes about journey and destination!)

I haven’t a clue how my journey will end, but that’s all right. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, that’s when you discover the stars. -Nancy Willard

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. -Winnie the Pooh

Embrace your life journey with gratitude, so that how you travel your path is more important than reaching your ultimate decision. -Rosalene Glickman

Read Next: The Best Travel Backpack for Europe

Big things have small beginnings. -Prometheus (One of the deep, but thoughtful journey quotes!)

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just enough baggage. -Charles Warner

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. -Ursula K. Leguin

Safe Journey Quotes

We always want our loved ones to have a safe journey! Hopefully you can use these safe journey quotes next time you are saying “see you later” to someone.

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. -Matsuo Basho

Life’s a journey, not a race. -Unknown (One of the safe journey quotes to share when someone is setting out on a road trip!)

Life is a journey that has a lot of different paths, but any path you choose, use it as your destiny. -Ryan Leonard (This quote reminds us that our journey and destination are intertwined with our destiny. One of the inspirational quotes for sure! We all have a different path to travel!)

Read Next: How We Travel With Only a Backpack

In order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse. -Anthon St. Maarten

It is better to travel well than to arrive. -Arthur C. Custance

There are no wrong turnings. Only paths we had not known we were meant to walk. — Guy Gavriel Kay

If all difficulties were known at the onset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all. -Dan Rather

Trust yourself, trust the road, trust the weather, and trust your destination! This quarto-trust can create a miraculously successful journey! -Mehmet Murat Ildan

Focus on the journey not arriving at a certain destination. -Chris Hadfield (One of my favorite safe journey quotes)

New Journey Quotes

These inspirational quotes are some of the best quotes about journey. They remind us that when we set out on a journey we should always stay focused.

Sometimes it’s about the journey and destination, sometimes it is just about the journey!

A journey is a purpose in itself; no two are alike. -John Steinbeck

Read Next: The Perfect Gifts for Travel Lovers

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin. -Tony Robbins

The only journey is the one within. -Rainer Maria Rilke

Gotta’ take that adventure in order to understand your journey. -Jennifer Pierre

It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way! -Penelope Riley

Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.   – Arthur Ashe

Let your mind start a journey thru a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be…Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar, and you’ll live as you’ve never lived before. – Erich Fromm (What do you think about this journey and destination quote?)

Journey Quotes-Inspirational

What you learn in tough times can be used in many ways to bless your personal life journey. -Scott Gordon

There ain’t no journey what don’t change you some. -David Mitchell

Every day is a new journey for me, and I feel like, in my lifetime, I’ve been blessed to experience such a lot. -Bindi Irwin

The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all you are traveling for. -Louis L’Amour (One of the journey quotes that I love and one of the reasons that we embrace slow travel.)

You don’t have to understand my journey, you just need to respect it. -Izey Victoria Odiase

The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That is all there ever is. -Alan Watts

Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time. -Lyndon B. Johnson

One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time. -John Wanamaker ( One of the quotes about journey that reminds us that anything is possible!)

The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday. -Steve Maraboli

You have to get lost before you can be found . – Jeff Rasley

Read Next: 101 Travel Experiences for Your Couple’s Bucket List

The journey between what you once were and who you are now becoming is where the dance of life really takes place. -Barbara De Angelis

Here I am, safely returned over those peaks from a journey far more beautiful and strange than anything I had hoped for or imagined – how is it that this safe return brings such regret? – Peter Mathiesson

Make voyages. Attempt them. There’s nothing else. – Tennessee Williams

Life is a journey, it’s not where you end up but its how you got there. -Unknown

All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. -Martin Buber (This is one of the best journey quotes!

When setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home. -Rumi

Journey Through Life Quotes That Include Friends

These quotes about journey include the importance of including friends and loved ones on your journey. I know that we love being able to share experiences and be there for one another.

I feel that these inspirational quotes reiterate the value of relationships and help to make our journey complete. For life’s journey is the ultimate journey!

Enjoy these quotes about journey with friends!

On a hard jungle journey, nothing is so important as having a team you can trust. – Tahir Shah

If ever there was a metaphor to illustrate the importance of the journey over the destination, it is life itself. For everyone who departs from birth is destined for death, so the journey IS life. Savor it! -Michele Jennae

We never know the journey another person has walked, so be kind to everyone. – Lynette Mather

In this journey of life, you will meet people who will make you feel alive! – Avijeet Das

You take people, you put them on a journey, you give them peril, you find out who they really are. -Joss Whedon (This is one of the best journey quotes for sure!)

Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind .  – Henri Frederic Amiel

Read Next : 26 Fabulous Things to do in Eureka Springs

Life’s Greatest Journey Quotes

The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be nice to everyone and always smile.-Ed Sheeran

The journey of every ignorant and obedient society always ends up in the same place: In the desert! – Mehmet Murat ildan

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. -Izaak Walton (This is one of my favorite quotes about journey with friends.)

A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. -Tim Cahill

And at the end of the day, there is nothing but the journey. Because destination is pure illusion.  –Rich Roll

A journey is a gesture inscribed in space,   it vanishes even as it’s made. You go from one place to another place, and on to somewhere else again, and already behind you there is no trace that you were ever there. ― Damon Galgut

Sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip . — Robert J. Hastings

Sometimes reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. -Vera Nazarian

You Might Also Like These Posts:

50 Free Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth

Epic Things to do in New Orleans

3 Steamboat Springs Hot Springs You Must Visit

Gorgeous Lavender Fields & Lavender Festivals In Texas

36 Fun Things to do in Colorado Springs

25 Incredible Things to do in Savannah

15 Fun Things to do in Hot Springs, AR

Glamping in Texas: 15 Fabulous Places to Try

Romantic Getaways in Texas That You Will Love

Like This Post? Please Pin It!

Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight:

We love using CheapOAir, Kayak, and Kiwi to search for the best flight prices. We love using these search engines because they search the web for airlines worldwide to ensure you get the best deal! In addition to flights, you can also find great hotel prices on Kayak and Kiwi.

Book Your Vacation Package:

If you want to book an entire vacation package, we suggest using Expedia. We love how easy Expedia is to use, and we always find good deals on entire vacation packages on their site.

Another great site for vacation packages is BookVIP . BookVIP offers super cheap vacation packages to incredible destinations. You are sure to save money using their site!

For full guided vacations, including hotels, some meals, transportation, and guides, then we book with Trafalgar. Trafalgar is a trusted tour company that will meet all your needs while ensuring a great experience.

Trip.com allows you to book flights, hotels, train tickets, rental cars, airport transfers, tours, and more all on one site. Owned by the parent company that also owns Skyscanner, this is a trusted resource for travel booking and a great “one-stop shop.”

Book Your Accommodations:

We always begin our search by checking out honest reviews on TripAdvisor hotels. This allows us to narrow our search for specific properties once we are ready to book. Of course, you can also book directly on the TripAdvisor site!

There are several accommodation sites that we like to use. One of our favorites is Booking.com because it offers a wide variety of hotels and guesthouses at a good price.

Another “go-to” hotel booking site for us is Hotels.com . We love their loyalty program that allows you to earn free nights, and their “secret prices” for members are fabulous deals!

HotelsCombined is another cool site. They allow you to compare all the top travel sites with one search to ensure you find the best deal out there. Kayak works in this way as well.

If you want a luxurious all-inclusive vacation, consider checking out the Sandals/Beaches properties. Sandals properties are for couples only and Beaches are for families. We have visited Sandals in the past and absolutely love the attention to detail and the service they provide.

Tour Companies We Trust:

We love taking guided tours when visiting new places. Our go-to tour companies are Viator.com and Get Your Guide . Both of these companies have been in business for years and provide excellent customer service. You can trust booking tours from their sites for sure!

For a guided city tour, check out City Sightseeing and BigBus Tours . These bus tours are so much fun and easy to hop on and hop off at top attractions in cities around the world.

CityPass is a great way to save money when visiting large cities. CityPass allows you to get free admission to major attractions once you buy their pass. The savings add up quickly with this pass, often saving 50% with combined admissions.

Another great pass to save money in larger cities is the Sightseeing Pass . This pass allows you to save valuable time and money by combining admissions to major attractions. They also have a handy app that keeps everything you need at your fingertips.

Looking to Save Time and Money?

Check out our resource page for all of our favorite vendors. These companies help us to save time and money on our travels!

About the Author

Michelle Snell is a travel writer, history buff, wine lover, and enthusiast of different cultures. Michelle enjoys bringing places to life through creative content creation and her informative writing style on her blogs, That Texas Couple and Totally Texas Travel and accompanying social media accounts.  She is happiest sipping wine in Italy or chilling on a beach with her husband, Marty.

Sunday 9th of January 2022

Your comprehensive list of quotes are so inspirational. One of my favorites is “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu. It’s that first step that can be the most difficult but also rewarding.

thattexascouple

Monday 10th of January 2022

Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for the kind words. I agree with you, the first step is often times very difficult, but we never know the reward if we don't take it.

Absolutely love this post! All of these journey quotes are so inspirational for wanderlusts.

Thank you so much!

The life's journey quotes especially spoke to me at this time in my life. Since I lost my son 2 years ago and with my oldest daughter currently in hospital fighting for her life, I have relied on quotes to get me through the days and help me to remain positive. That's what I love about travel, the opportunity to see all of the beauty this world has to offer. I'm going to steal some of these to make a calendar lol.

Kelly! I am so sorry to hear about your loss and pray that you daughter has a speedy recovery. I am deeply touched by your comment and agree with you completely. Please feel free to reach out anytime if you need to talk or just share favorite quotes!

101 Best Inspirational Quotes for Your Life Journey

Everyone has a unique journey in life, one that is filled with both challenges and triumphs. As we make our way through our individual paths, we can often find ourselves needing a bit of inspiration. Whether it’s a quote from a wise figure, a thought-provoking proverb, or a simple reminder of our own inner strength, inspirational quotes can be a powerful tool to help us stay focused and motivated on our life journey. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most powerful inspirational quotes for your life journey.

Table of Contents

Benefits of Incorporating Inspirational Quotes into Your Life

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uninspired? Are you looking for that extra bit of motivation to make a change in your life? Incorporating inspiring quotes into your life can be just the thing you need to help you get back on track! 

Inspirational quotes are words of wisdom that offer guidance and reassurance when you need it most. They can help you stay focused on your goals and keep you motivated to achieve them. Here are some of the benefits of incorporating uplifting quotes into your life. 

Provide Clarity

When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, inspirational quotes can help you gain clarity and perspective. They can help you to see the bigger picture and provide the guidance you need to make the difficult decisions in life. 

Help You Stay Focused

When you’re feeling lost or stuck, inspirational quotes can help you stay focused and motivated on achieving your goals. They can give you the courage to take the necessary steps to move you forward. 

Provide Hope

In times of despair and discouragement, inspirational quotes can help you remain hopeful and energized. They remind you of the importance of having faith, no matter how dark things may seem. 

Provide Encouragement

Life can be overwhelming and filled with challenges. When you’re feeling down and out, inspirational quotes can provide you with the encouragement and positivity you need to push through. 

Provide Guidance

When you’re uncertain of which path to take, inspirational quotes can help you make the right decision. They can provide you with the guidance and wisdom you need to make the best choices and create a brighter future.

You May Also Like: 70 Empowering Inspirational Quotes to Transform Your Life!

Inspirational Quotes for Your Life Journey

Inspirational quotes can be a great source of motivation and guidance when life gets tough. They remind us to stay positive, to keep going even when times are tough, and to never give up. Whether it’s a quote from a great philosopher, a religious leader, or a celebrity, there’s always something inspiring to draw from.

1. “You have to get lost before you can be found.” – Jeff Rasley

2. “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it .” – John Mayer

3. ”The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

4. “There are some places in life where you can only go alone. Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” – Mandy Hale

5. “Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey”. – Vera Nazarian

6. “Previous journeys in search of treasure have taught me that a zigzag strategy is the best way to get ahead.” – Tahir Shah

7. “Sometimes the longest journey we make is the sixteen inches from our heads to our hearts.” – Elena Avila

8. “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake

9. “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman

10. “The end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started.” – T. S. Eliot

11. “The best part of life is to decide to make the journey through life like a best selling book. Tell a fantastic story when you are ready to tell others how you did it. Make sure life the best story ever written through a journey filled with overcoming obstacles, taking risks, and continuing to develop.” – Catherine Pulsifer

You May Also Like: 115 Good Morning Sunday Inspirational Quotes To Jumpstart Your Day!

12. ”The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

13. “Life is an opportunity, seize the day, live each day to the fullest. Life is not a project, but a journey to be enjoyed.” – Catherine Pulsifer

14. ”Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – Fitzhugh Mullan

15. “In order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse.” – Anthon St. Maarten 

16. “What you learn in tough times can be used in many ways to bless your personal life journey.” – Scott Gordon

17. “Embrace your life journey with gratitude, so that how you travel your path is more important than reaching your ultimate destination .” – Rosalene Glickman

18. “Accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination .” – Dwight D. Eisenhower

19. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

20. ”Your journey has molded you for the greater good.” – Asha Tyson

21. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away .” – Maya Angelou

You May Also Like: 75 Motivational Addiction Recovery Quotes to Find Inner Strength

Life is a Journey Quotes

Life is a journey, full of ups and downs and unexpected turns. As you embark on your life journey, take some time to be inspired by wise and uplifting words. Inspirational quotes can give you the strength and courage to tackle any challenge and to keep on going even when things get tough. 

22. “Always the journey, never the destination.” – Simon Rattle

23. “Remember where you have been and know where you are going. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.” – Nikita Koloff

24. “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith

25. “In the middle of the journey of our life, I came to myself in the dark wood, where the direct way was lost”. – Dante Alighieri

26. “Life is a journey and it’s about growing and changing and coming to terms with who and what you are, and loving who and what you are.” – Kelly McGillis

27. “We are travellers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.”  – Paulo Coelho

28. “Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but its everything in between that makes it all worth living.” – Bob Marley

29. “Life is a journey filled with unexpected miracles” – Unknown

30. “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” – Buddha

31. “Life is a journey that has a lot different paths, but any path you choose use it as your destiny.” – Ryan Leonard

32. “I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.” – Les Brown

33. “Winning and losing isn’t everything; sometimes, the journey is just as important as the outcome.” – Alex Morgan

You May Also Like: Celebrate with These Inspirational 40th Birthday Quotes!

Best Life Journey Quotes

It is important to remember that having quotes to guide you on your journey can make all the difference. Just as a map guides a traveler to a desired destination, so too can inspirational quotes help keep you focused and motivated along your life journey. 

34. “The only journey is the one within.” – Rainer Maria Rilke

35. ”If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill

36. “You are far from the end of your journey. The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart. See how you love.” – Buddha

37. ”Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

38. “Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.” – Henri Frederic Amiel

39. “The benefits of the accomplished journey cannot be weighed in terms of perfect moments but in terms of how this journey affects and changes our character.” – Ella Maillart

40. “We never know the journey another person has walked, so be kind to everyone .” – Lynette Mather

41. “The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be nice to everyone and always smile .” – Ed Sheeran

42. “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” – Hunter S. Thompson

43. “In this journey of life, you will meet people who will make you feel alive!” – Avijeet Das

44. “Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved”. – Winnie the Pooh

45. “One of the journeys in life is overcoming insecurity and learning to truly not give a shit.” – J.A. Konrath

46. “Let your mind start a journey thru a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be…Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar, and you’ll live as you’ve never lived before.” – Erich Fromm

You May Also Like: 80 Good Morning Monday Inspirational Quotes to Start Your Week 

Life is About the Journey Quotes

Life is about the journey quotes remind us to cherish the journey we are on and to not be so focused on the end result. Life is full of ups and downs and it is important to enjoy and learn from each step we take. 

47. “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost”. – Erol Ozan

48. “To get through the hardest journey we need to take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping .” – Chinese Proverb 

49. “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” – Ernest Hemingway

50. “I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan.” – Vivian Jokotade

51. “This thing we call life is not a destination with an end but a path down which we continue to journey as long as we can breathe. Life is to be lived not squandered or to give away waiting for the end to close upon us .” – Byron Pulsifer

52. “The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is.” – Alan Watts

53. “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete. “– Chanda Kochhar

54. “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson

55. “There’s no destination. The journey is all that there is, and it can be very, very joyful”. – Srikumar Rao

56. “Life to me is a journey – you never know what may be your next destination.” – David Russell

57. “What I like is the journey, the year-round struggle to improve.” – Dorian Yates

You May Also Like: 85 Inspirational Good Night Quotes to End Your Day with a Smile!

Every Day is a Journey Quotes

Every day is a journey and every moment is a lesson. We have the opportunity to learn something new and to grow with each experience. Every day is an opportunity to make a positive change in our lives. These quotes about every day being a journey remind us to stay in the present moment and to appreciate the journey that we are on.

58. “Find the journey’s end in every step.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

59. “Learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it .”  – Lolly Daskal 

60. “Always remember life is a learning journey. Keep filling your mind with all that is worthy.” – Catherine Pulsifer

61. “It’s the ‘everyday’ experiences we encounter along the journey to who we wanna be that will define who we are when we get there.” — Aaron Lauritsen

62. “I have traveled many roads in my life. Some were imbued with pain and I needed to avert my gaze. Others were so beautiful that I would have remained there forever. But always, at some point in these routes, I reached a place where I encountered myself .” – Pablo Holmberg

63. “See, life is a journey and every chapter is very interesting.” – Zeenat Aman

64. ”Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” – Nelson Mandela

65. “On your journey, don’t forget to smell the flowers. Take time out to notice that you’re alive. You can only live in one day.” – Ray Fearon

66. ”You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity.” – J.K. Rowling

67. “Sometimes we make the process more complicated than we need to. We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin

68. “Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.” – Lyndon B. Johnson

69. “Your journey never ends. Life has a way of changing things in incredible ways.” – Alexander Volkov

You May Also Like: Words of Encouragement to a Friend Feeling Down Quotes – 75 Ideas

Enjoy the Journey Quotes

Enjoy the journey quotes are words of motivation to appreciate and savor the experiences of life’s journey. Life is a gift, and it’s important to take the time to enjoy and appreciate each moment, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. 

70. “The journey is the reward .” – Tao Expression

71. “The journey between what you once were and who you are now becoming is now where the dance of life really takes place.” – Barbara de Angelis 

72. “And at the end of the day, there is nothing but the journey. Because destination is pure illusion.” – Rich Roll

73. “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – Izaak Walton

75. “It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way !” – Penelope Riley

75. “Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

76. “A journey taken in vain is not a wasted journey if you have learnt something .” – Anthony T. Hincks

77. “If ever there was a metaphor to illustrate the importance of the journey over the destination, it is life itself. For everyone who departs from birth is destined for death, so the journey is life. Savor it!” – Michele Jennae

78. ”A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”- John A. Shedd

79. “Let your joy be in your journey – not in some distant goal.” – Tim Cook

80. “Sometimes it’s more about the journey than the destination.” – Jamal Crawford

81. “Everybody has their own story; everybody has their own journey.” – Thalia

82. “The journey matters as much as the goal.” – Kalpana Chawla

83. “Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame.” – Benedict Cumberbatch

You May Also Like: 60 You Are Amazing Motivational Quotes to Empower You and Your Loved Ones

Journey Quotes to Inspire Success

Journey quotes are a great way to inspire success and motivate yourself to keep pushing forward. They remind us to stay focused on our goals, no matter how hard the journey may be. They remind us that success is a long road and that we have to take it one step at a time. They urge us to never give up and to keep striving towards our dreams. 

84. “Success is a journey, not a destination.” – Ben Sweetland

85. ”Don’t be discouraged if the people around you don’t see what you see in your dream. Most great people were doubted in the beginning of their journey to greatness.” ― Edmond Mbiaka

86. ”Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.”- Arthur Ashe

87. “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending”. – C.S. Lewis

88. “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” – Albert Einstein

89. “The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” – Henry David Thoreau

90. “No one can decide the road that inspires us to kick-start a journey better than the one embarking on the path. We may find others joining our journey, but we have to take the first step alone to reach our destination.” – Dr. Prem Jagyasi

91. “I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan”. – Vivian Jokotad

92. “It has been a long journey, but if you dream and have the ambition and want to work hard, then you can achieve.” – Mo Farah

You May Also Like: 85 Morning Inspirational Quotes for Him: Start the Day with Love

93. ”You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” – Les Brown

94. ”Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” – Bill Bradley

95. ”If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t walk run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

96. ”The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

97. ”If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.”—Thomas J. Watson

98. “Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s okay. You’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.” – Banksy

99. “Never give up on your dreams, no matter how painful and difficult your journey is.”-  Lisa

100. “Humility is the true key to success. Successful people lose their way at times. They often embrace and overindulge from the fruits of success. Humility halts this arrogance and self-indulging trap. Humble people share the credit and wealth, remaining focused and hungry to continue the journey of success.” – Rick Pitino

101. “It’s a long journey to become successful, and you learn to grow with it. You grow with the small steps you take.” – Benson Henderson

Subscribe and get more posts fresh off the press!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Good Luck on Your Journey

In life, it is important to stay inspired and motivated to keep pushing forward. Inspirational quotes can provide us with the wisdom and encouragement to stay focused on our life journey. Whether it is finding success, experiencing joy, or overcoming adversity, inspirational quotes can be the perfect reminder to keep striving for the best version of ourselves. As we journey through life, let us remember these motivational words and use them to find strength and courage every step of the way.

Related Posts

60 good morning thursday inspirational quotes to brighten your day, 75 incredible sexy inspirational quotes that will fire you up, inspirational birthday quotes for son – 95 ideas, leave a comment cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More

Sharing is Caring

Help spread the word. You're awesome for doing it!

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.

• Post author: Heather
• Post published: September 21, 2021
• Post category: Quotes
• Reading time: 2 mins read

Nothing worth having comes easy. It is often through our blood, sweat and tears that we arrive to the place we set out for long ago. This is a place where in our darkest hours we wondered if we’d even make it there. What’s curious is that we tend to put all of our focus on the destination, but less focus on the journey there. But it is in the journey that we discover who we really are and what we are made of.

Here are some things to remember when your road becomes difficult:

• Everything is temporary – even this struggle.
• Even bad times end.
• All these challenges and hurdles are helping you grow stronger.
• The hardest days shines a light on what is most important to us.
• All we have is now. Focus on the present.
• Change is inevitable, growth is optional.
• Sometimes the storm comes to clear our path for better things.
• You have survived everything bad that has happened to you.
• You have incredible strength and resilience to overcome anything.
• Trust the journey, even when you don’t understand it.
• This is your journey, no one else’s. Avoid comparing where you are on your path with where others may be.
• You have not come this far to only come this far.
• Keep going.

Please Share This Share this content

• Opens in a new window Facebook
• Opens in a new window Pinterest

You Might Also Like

If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.

You are the greatest project you will ever work on.

Evolve or repeat.

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

We'd Love to Keep in Touch

Thanks for coming to Mindset Made Better. If you found this post helpful, consider signing up for our newsletter. I will never share your information. We’ll send emails a few times a week with new posts, featured videos and resources that will help make your mindset better.

Inspiration to your inbox

• spirituality
• Law Of Attraction
• Beauty And FItness
• Better Life
• Energy Healing
• mental health
• Anger Management Tips
• relationship
• Personality
• Toxic People
• Blood Sugar
• Natural Remedies
• Pain Relief
• Weight Loss

5 Reasons Difficult Roads Lead to Beautiful Destinations In Life

• By Power of Positivity
• Published on November 1, 2017
• Last modified May 21, 2023

Life is filled with many obstacles, and sometimes, it seems impossible just to stay afloat.  With constant pressure on us to perform at work, keep up with chores at home, and also maintain our personal lives, there’s no end in sight to life’s tests. Every morning many of us wake up with a sense of dread because of the inevitable stress we will have to endure, but if you shift your perspective a bit, you’ll see that every day is another opportunity to change our lives. Every new day brings with it a chance to start anew and maybe see the light shining through the clouds. Maybe we go through hardships in life in order to fully appreciate the beauty surrounding us every day.

So, next time you feel destined to break, try to keep in mind these reasons why the hard times often bring us to better days ahead.

5 Reasons Why Difficult Roads Lead to Beautiful Destinations

“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come.”  – Zig Ziglar

1. We can’t appreciate the good without enduring the bad.

Like we said above, the hard times in life are a blessing in disguise because they allow us to be more grateful for the good times. We must go through a storm to see the rainbow, so remember that next time you want to give up. Once the storm passes, the sun will shine again, and you’ll see that the challenges you faced were worth it. Plus, enduring difficult times makes us more resilient people, which will help us the next time we encounter roadblocks in life.

2. Perseverance leads to victory.

You might have to climb mountains and traverse an arid desert before you reach an oasis, but eventually, you will get your goal. If you want something badly enough, life will reward you with it if you work hard and don’t throw in the towel. Many people may have traveled the road before you and gotten off due to weariness and frustration, but little did they know that if they had walked to the end, they’d find a spectacular treasure. You might only have a mile left to go, but if you call it quits at the end, you’ll never know how close you were to success.

3. It teaches us patience.

Patience is a virtue, and unfortunately, one that many people have forgotten in today’s world. We live in a culture of instant gratification where no one wants to work for anything – they just want it handed to them. However, for those who don’t surrender when the going gets tough, they get to experience the gift of  allowing life to happen rather than  forcing  it. In other words, people who go through the hard times rather than going around them will gain the gift of patience and acceptance for their situation. Once they’ve passed the test, so to speak, they will arrive at a new place in their minds – a place of peace and nonresistance towards whatever is happening around them. Maybe their lives won’t drastically change, but they will have reached a new level mentally, which matters in the end.

4. Life is incredibly ironic.

Life requires great sacrifice and an understanding of the duality of the universe. It takes sadness to know happiness, pain to know pleasure, and weakness to know strength. It also takes the hard times to know the good times, which is precisely why the most challenging roads will lead to the most beautiful destinations. For example, if you want to start a business of some sort, you’ll have to work long hours the first few years, but the payoff will be worth it because of the sacrifice you made. Keep things in perspective so that you don’t get discouraged.

5. It shows you what you want and don’t want in life.

Let’s just say that the difficult road you’ve been walking down is a dead-end job. So, it wouldn’t make sense to continue down a road that doesn’t lead to another, would it? Exactly. But, you had to walk that path to know that it wasn’t right for you in the first place. The bumpy roads we often walk down toughen up our feet, but they also help to illuminate our true path. Choosing the wrong path on the fork in the road isn’t a waste of time; it just helps you deepen your understanding of yourself and lead you to the right path.

Final thoughts…

Comments & Discussions

Connect With Me

About the Author

Power of Positivity

Our passion is to serve and bring the best possible positive information, news, expertise and opinions to this page. We want to help our community find and shine their inner light – the truth of love, light, and positivity that is within us all! Read more about Power of Positivity…

Related Articles

10 Signs of Emotional Eating (and How to Fix It)

6 Warning Signs Someone Has Alzheimer’s

10 Things a Lying Partner Does (Without Realizing It)

777: Are You Seeing It Too?

10 Signs You Need Foot Detox (And How to Do It)

10 Ways to Beat a Negative Mindset

10 Couples Yoga Poses That Strengthen Relationships

8 Things That Happen When Couples Fall in Love Too Quickly

7 Things to Never Forget When Dating a Capricorn

The community, our free community of positively powerful superfans.

Join our free community of superfans today and get access to courses, affirmations, accountability, and so much more… plus meet other like-minded positive people committed to living the power of positivity. Over the years, we’ve brought 50+ million people together through the Power of Positivity … this free community is an evolution of our journey so far, empowering you to take control, live your best life, and have fun while doing so.

Rise and Shine On! Master Your Day with the Ultimate Positive Morning Guide + Checklist

Stay connected with, every day is a day to shine. shine on.

This site is not intended to provide, and does not constitute, medical, health, legal, financial or other professional advice. This site is for entertainment purposes only. Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.

All rights Reserved. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Please see our Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | About | Cookie Policy | Editorial Policy | Contact | Accessibility |  Cookie Settings | Disclaimer

• Copyright Power of Positivity 2024
• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Accessibility

Quote Remedy — Positive Energy+

Privacy Overview

Friday Mar 29, 2024

Group News Sites

Dailymirror

Sunday Times

Tamil Mirror

Middleast Lankadeepa

Life Online

Home delivery

Advertise with us

Tough journey, great destination by Ronnie Peiris

Friday, 29 December 2017 00:00 -     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The naughty child

When reading the first chapter it is very easy to find out how Ronnie had the courage to say ‘no’ to a boss who wanted him to cook the books, that made him jobless in a foreign country. That strong character had been built by his parents and all the naughty things he had done as a boy. He did things boys would do and got in to trouble big time. That gives you courage to take risks later in life. This I can vouch with personal experience! But you learn to face adversities and to think on the spot! His parents never came to his rescue when he had done wrong.  “The night before the 1969 Royal Thomian cricket encounter, my mother returned from dinner at her brother’s house to find me being herded away in a police jeep. It was around 11:30 p.m. and I was in a lot of trouble. ‘Inspector”, I heard her say, “If he has done something wrong, give him a good beating.” Now you fast forward this scene and compare what would happen today. Today parents find fault with teachers for verbally warning their kids let alone being punished by cops. Just imagine how this kind of solid experiences formed Ronnie’s sense of values to do the right thing. He goes to relate how on another occasion when he went to tell about a friend who had said something nasty about Ronnie’s father and this is what happened. “We thought my father would give him the works and were bristling with anticipation. Imagine our shock and consternation when he told us to place our palms against the wall and gave us three sharp cracks of the cane each. ‘Don’t you dare come to me and sneak.’ he barked. If you have a problem with Yogi, fight your own battles with him. I don’t want you ratting on the other boys’. What a lesson that was!... Such incidents taught me to first rely on myself for solutions to personal and professional problems. Once again spoon fed kids of current generations cannot face a problem. These kids have already come to our business organisations. They are weak! Ronnie prides in saying, “We were not materially wealthy but were rich in values.” “The desire for recognition by way of awards or the pursuit of fame must not guide our actions.” In today’s world of 15 minutes fame this may sound crazy. Schools want to put banners when children win, tuition masters advertise with the picture of the same student, parents post those in face book, and corporates spend more to tell how good the CSR than running business ethically. 

Professionalism 

‘As a professional accountant, your loyalty must be first to the public/society; next, to your profession; then to your employer/client; and lastly to yourself; this is the pecking order I have adopted throughout my life. It had worked for me. Every chapter is full of such powerful lessons that we cannot ignore, especially when they come from a veteran with more than four decades of experience. This chapter particularly must be made compulsory reading for every professional whether they are in finance or in another field. He passionately and with the sense of a true leader advices the young professionals “Do not let your personal brand be impaired by your inability to eschew temptation. If you lose your dignity, even a herd of elephants cannot haul it back.” Brave as he is, he has been very bold to bring out his frustration when he writes, “I have seen situations where professional accountants aid, abet and join senior managers in enhancing cash flow by deliberately delaying payments to creditors. This is not astute cash flow management, in my book. It is downright robbery. I am sure he must have thought a lot for using such strong words, to emphasise the importance of doing what is right.

Starting at the bottom

Aptly sub titled with the saying “The only job where you start at the top is digging a hole” in this chapter he traces many a lessons he had learnt by working from the bottom. This reminds me how Matsushita the founder of Panasonic got the newly recruited engineers to first work on the factory floor, then in finance department followed by sales before giving them a chance to work as engineering trainees. Knowing how the nuts and bolts of a business work is so important to be effective, and to innovate which is the buzz word today.  Another powerful lesson he elicits is how as a very junior cost clerk he went beyond his job scope to study the other aspects of the business when he was at Unilever. This is obviously signs of a person who would rise to great heights in the corporate world. Today this is not very common among managers even though some of them have MBAs. I always tell those who aspire to reach higher positions to be conversant with other areas of the business, be concerned about the other areas of the business and to contribute towards the other areas of business from your own perspective. In Ronnie’s case he had demonstrated all these three attributes very well. “I cultivated an inquiring mind. Acquainting myself with activities outside my immediate area of responsibility geared me to hold informed discussions with colleagues I other divisions and other disciplines,” he says. He attributes his success as a General Manager to the lessons he learnt and the wisdoms gained along the way.

Standing up

“I guess the more I defended what was right, the more I earned recognition. The top management would have identified the qualities in me that made me suitable to be finance director and ultimately, managing director”. This he refers to his period in Zambia working for Anglo American Corporation (Central Africa) Ltd. It gives a very important message to business leaders. That is of the importance of allowing professionals to critique the organisation and its decisions and processes. Increasingly we hear from professionals how they do not get the chance and how the top management does not want to listen to such counter views. Many organisations that collapse can attribute their failure to this simple reason; Lack of opportunity to raise a different view. It also shows the importance the confidence the professionals must have about themselves. He recalls with gratitude a lesson he got from one of his bosses. “Ronnie, your next promotion depends on how ready your subordinate is to take over from you”. Not developing subordinate to take over one’s own job and not letting go of the smaller activities of the previous function even after getting on to the higher job is very common. This happens because executives are not properly being coached by their superiors on this aspect.

Managing By Walking About seems to be a dying art. Ronnie brings it to the fore very forcefully. Walking about, listening to co workers help one understand them, more importantly to get connected with them, and these are very important to leaders. As Ken Balchand says in his book One Minute Manager ‘How on earth can I get results if it’s not through people? I care about people and results. They go hand in hand.. People who feel good about themselves, produce good results” MBWA is a very powerful means to show that you care and that is enough for people to give their best. “As a perfectionist I found it difficult to let go of even trivial tasks. I thought a tight hands-on approach was appropriate to ensure I had control and was, thus, better placed to see that things got done. On further reflection however it dawned on me that I was displaying insecurity.” This is an excellent example of how learning happens. Our best lessons are from our own lives when we observe what we do from a distance without a bias as much as possible. By sharing how he reached this very lightning insight so selflessly Ronnie not only argues against micro managing but highlighting the art of learning by reflection. This I believe is a difficult skill to develop and as a result many continue to make the same mistake over and over again with ever increasing confidence calling it experience! “In leadership positions the ability to manage people supersedes your technical skills. Technology can be bought. But managerial and leadership traits must be consciously nurtured. Some of these are intrinsic as a part of nature.” These are only a few lessons I thought of highlighting.  As I completed reading all the eight chapters I could see some very clear threads running across. The importance of building a person’s character early on since it really hard wires the future behaviour. The real meaning of being a true professional and especially of those professions where public place trust on the opinions expressed by those professionals in making decisions. The importance of continuous learning and keeping abreast with the changes Ability to observe your own behaviours, actions and decisions with a view to converting them in to learning points so the future behaviour can be guided by those learnings. There are a large number of statements that are very thought provoking quotations and suggest they be separately highlighted in his website. Finally I would urge any aspiring manager to grab a copy of this book and use it as a regular companion to get inspired and to draw lessons from. I earnestly hope that this will be a recommended text in all professional education institutes, business degrees at undergraduate and even at Masters Lessons. Tough Journey is a Sarasavi Publication.

(The writer is a Management Consultant, Accredited Management Coach and Mentor. He serves on boards of a number of leading corporates. He can be reached by [email protected] .)

• Skip to main content
• Skip to primary sidebar

Writing Tips Oasis - A website dedicated to helping writers to write and publish books.

10 Words to Describe a Difficult Journey

By Ali Dixon

If you want to present a challenging path a character in your book is taking, illustrate it using the following 10 words to describe a difficult journey.

Challenging or straining ; reaching or surpassing one’s endurance.

“The journey was a long and  trying  one, and by the end of it, they were all relieved to have finally reached their destination.”

“After their  trying  journey there, they took a long, well-earned rest.”

How It Adds Description

If a journey is difficult, then that can require a serious test of endurance.  Describing  the journey as a trying one can emphasize how difficult the journey was. You can use this word with some flexibility as well since a journey could be physically or emotionally trying.

Extending a significant distance or spanning a great length .

“Getting to the other side of the mountains would entail a  long , difficult journey.”

“If they wanted to reach their destination in time, they knew they would have to head out on their  long  journey as soon as possible.”

There are a lot of things that can make a journey difficult, including the length of the journey itself. Putting your character on a long journey can add even more tension to your story and make it more rewarding when your character finally reaches their destination.

Involving or imposing a burden .

“They all knew it would be a tiresome,  onerous  journey, so they made sure that they had packed all the supplies they would need.”

“She thought many times about giving up on her  onerous  journey, but she knew that what waited for her ahead would be worth all the trouble she had gone to.”

Onerous isn’t a word one sees often, so it can stand out to your readers. Seeing it can help to emphasize how much of a burden the adventure that your character is going on is to them.

4. Grueling

Punishing ; difficult to the point of exhaustion.

“After their long,  grueling  journey, they rewarded themselves with a hearty meal and a long, restful sleep.”

“Getting to the other side of the map would without a doubt be a  grueling  task, but it was one that the entire team was up for.”

Want to ensure that your readers know difficult the journey is on your character? Use the word grueling. This word can emphasize that not only is the journey hard, but it feels close to a punishment.

5. Exhausting

Extremely tiring .

“Since they had to plan for such an  exhausting  journey, they spent a long time beforehand making sure that they would have all the supplies they needed.”

“When he started on the road, he had been keen and bright-eyed, but by the end of the  exhausting  and challenging journey, all he wanted to do was rest.”

Something that is exhausting is more than just a little tiring. Calling the journey exhausting will help to describe both the physical state as well as the mental state your character is in when the journey is finally done.

Upward on an incline or hill ; against challenges.

“The  uphill  journey left them feeling nothing but tired by the end of it.”

“She knew that what she would find at the end of the road would be worth it, but the  uphill  climb was going to make things that much more challenging.”

The word uphill can be used literally to describe an inclined terrain your character must go up. You can also use it metaphorically to demonstrate that your character must face other challenges along the way to their destination.

7. Formidable

Causing feelings of apprehension or dread ; impressive of instilling feelings of wonder.

“He had no idea what he would find at the end of his  formidable  journey.”

“As she looked at the map in front of her, she considered what she would have to bring with her on such a  formidable  journey.”

If the journey that one of your characters is going on is quite daunting, then you can describe it as formidable. You can also use it in a slightly more positive sense to show that the journey inspires feelings of awe.

8. Intimidating

Causing a loss of confidence and inspiring feelings of timidity, fear, or anxiety .

“At first it had seemed like an easy adventure, but the more he thought about it, the more  intimidating  it became.”

“The map had seemed  intimidating  at the time, but now that she was well on her way, the road seemed much easier.”

If a journey looks like it’s going to be particularly long or hard, then it’s probably going to be pretty intimidating for the character going on it. This word will help describe the tension your character is experiencing.

Marked by difficult terrain ; challenging to travel through or across; not easy.

“The journey would be a  rough  one, and would require packing several days’ worth of supplies.”

“They would follow the  rough  road all the way to the end.”

The word rough can be used to describe the actual terrain that your characters are traveling across. You can also use it to describe the journey itself, as calling something rough means that it is challenging or not easy.

10. Satisfying

Rewarding ; causing feelings of contentment or pleasure by providing something needed.

“After such a difficult but  satisfying  journey, the team was rewarded with some good food and a few comfortable beds to sleep on.”

“She knew that despite all the challenges, the journey would be  satisfying , especially once she reached the hidden treasure.”

A difficult journey doesn’t have to be entirely negative! When your character finally reaches the end of their road, they’re likely to find a lot of satisfaction. Describing the relief and reward your characters have achieved through this journey will make it feel satisfying to your readers as well.

• Images home
• Editorial home
• Editorial video
• Premium collections
• Entertainment
• Premium images
• AI generated images
• Curated collections
• Animals/Wildlife
• Backgrounds/Textures
• Beauty/Fashion
• Buildings/Landmarks
• Business/Finance
• Celebrities
• Food and Drink
• Healthcare/Medical
• Illustrations/Clip-Art
• Miscellaneous
• Parks/Outdoor
• Signs/Symbols
• Sports/Recreation
• Transportation
• All categories
• Shutterstock Select
• Shutterstock Elements
• Health Care

Browse Content

• Sound effects

PremiumBeat

• PixelSquid 3D objects
• Templates Home
• Instagram all
• Highlight covers
• Facebook all
• Carousel ads
• Cover photos
• Event covers
• Youtube all
• Channel Art
• Etsy big banner
• Etsy mini banner
• Etsy shop icon
• Pinterest all
• Pinterest pins
• Twitter All
• Twitter Banner
• Infographics
• Zoom backgrounds
• Announcements
• Certificates
• Gift Certificates
• Real Estate Flyer
• Travel Brochures
• Anniversary
• Baby Shower
• Mother's Day
• Thanksgiving
• All Invitations
• Party invitations
• Wedding invitations
• Book Covers
• About Creative Flow
• Start a design

AI image generator

• Photo editor
• Background remover
• Collage maker
• Resize image
• Color palettes

Color palette generator

• Image converter
• Creative AI
• Design tips
• Custom plans
• Request quote
• Shutterstock Studios

0 Credits Available

You currently have 0 credits

See all plans

Image plans

With access to 400M+ photos, vectors, illustrations, and more. Includes AI generated images!

Video plans

A library of 28 million high quality video clips. Choose between packs and subscription.

Music plans

Download tracks one at a time, or get a subscription with unlimited downloads.

Editorial plans

Instant access to over 50 million images and videos for news, sports, and entertainment.

Includes templates, design tools, AI-powered recommendations, and much more.

Search by image

Tough Journey royalty-free images

3,152 tough journey stock photos, vectors, and illustrations are available royalty-free for download., inspire motivation quote, big journeys begin with small steps, poster of journey inspire quote.

Business decision making, career path, work direction or choose the right way to success concept, confusing woman or student looking at crossroad sign with question mark and think which way to go.

Step to grow business, ladder of success, progress, improvement or development to achieve goal, growth journey, career path concept, businessman climb up ladder step by step on graph to achieve goal.

Business decision making, career path, work direction or choose the right way to success concept, confusing man or student looking at crossroad sign with question mark and think which way to go.

Business decision making, career path, work direction or choose the right way to success concept, confusing businessman looking at multiple road sign with question mark and thinking which way to go.

Black shoes standing at the crossroad and has to make decision which way to go for his success - hard way or easy way

black shoes standing at the crossroad - three way to go or back

Businessman in black shoes standing at the crossroad making decision which way to go - easy or hard

Male traveler walking uphill on driveway sand dune - upcountry journey and travel concept

Rugged boots and bible isolated against white

Businessman in black leather shoes standing on the path that making easy way to be a hard way. Easy and hard way concept design.

Difficult and tough decisions business journey concept of uncertainty in a challenging financial situation and difficult solutions to problems as a yellow traffic sign on a stormy cloud background.

Tough rock mountain texture landscape background of Namib desert unique geography with splitting stone ground and desert plant, Namibia

Big journeys begin with small steps, Inspiration quote, shoes on pavement

Rough road ahead, obstacle or tough situation to overcome, risk and uncertain, difficulty or problem solving, journey or effort to success concept, businessman run to new challenge rough road ahead.

black shoes standing at the three ways crossroad and making decision which way to go.

Bible and boots

Saudi Arabia's natural desert and beautiful mountains

Easy or shortcut way to win business success or hard path and obstacle concept, businessmen competing with smart guy running on straight easy way and other on hard messy path.

Middle aged man in lycra tackles a tough climb in the Italian alps

Inspiration quote : " Keep going even when life is tough" on aerial view of shoe on road with move forward red arrow ,Motivational typographic.

Two business rivals start with unfair condition. One easy and another hard.

origami ship sailing through rain, wind and wave. surviving tough time, business resilience or life resilience concept

Business decision making, career path, work direction or choose the right way to success concept, confusing man or student looking at multiple road sign with question mark and think which way to go.

Bumpy road and tough times ahead symbol with a wavy hilly road curving up and down showing the concept of market fluctuations and a rough road to economic recovery on a white background and shadow.

Easy or shortcut way to win business success or hard path and obstacle concept, businessmen competing with smart businessman running on straight easy way and other on hard messy path

Man read map and choose which way to go or direction to take. Concept of challenge, right decision making, life and career crossroads, effective business solution. Male character with gps pin.

Make your own way, Inspiration quote, shoes on pavement

Choosing career path from different options and choices tiny person concept. Work or job professional decision for life pathway planning vector illustration. Looking or searching for future occupation

Businessman towards arrow pointing up direction overcome of economy recession concept 3d illustration

Life is a journey not a destination, Inspiration quote

Endless road to Timanfaya National park in Lanzarote, Canary Ispands, Spain, Europe, Africa. Volcanic, black sand, harsh, tough, inhospitable, dry, sub-tropical, desert landscape.

double yellow lines divider on blacktop

Full length portrait of a lost businessman carrying a suitcase at the beach

Step to grow business concept. Growth journey, career path. Ladder of success, progress, improvement or development to achieve goal. Businessman climb up ladder step by step on graph to achieve goal.

Direction choice, crossroad or decision for career path, choosing path way, challenge or opportunity doubt, determination or tough decision concept, business people thinking on difference career path.

Businessmen competing with smart manager running on straight easy way and other on hard messy path.Easy or shortcut way to win business success or hard path and obstacle concept.

Tough Choice #2

Soaring between worlds / Between Worlds / A spirit guide helps you through the tough times.

3D illustration of smiling businessman Bob looking at multiple road sign with question mark and thinking which way to go.

Hiking path (the high road) of Tiger Leaping Gorge. Travelers hiking in the mountains. Located 60 kilometres north of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China.

The man is standing at the crossroads. Vector business concept illustration. Hand drawn sketch. Lettering decision.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - SEPT 02, 2017: Group of tough bikers in leather clothes on retro motorcycles at the Mods vs Rockers event at the Saint Eriks bridge, Stockholm, Sweden, September 02, 2017

Conceptual scene of finishing the 2020 year, confident and determined businessman crosses the finish line and accomplish his mission and purpose. Winning a tough challenge, celebrating success at end.

Overcome obstacle or challenge, success journey or aspirations, determination, progress or effort to overcome difficulty concept, confidence businesswoman entrepreneur jumping over series of hurdles.

One standing at the crossroad making decision which way to go.

Keep walking life is a journey, Inspiration quote, Motivational typographic

man mediter walking pass tough journey straight exact right way mind mental health spiritual meditation soul healing art illustration watercolor painting surreal universe concept peace calm in danger

young attractive asian woman and suitcase to think about

Safari boots and hat isolated

Business decision making, career path, work direction or choose the right way to success concept, confusing woman or student looking at multiple road sign with question mark and think which way to go.

Businessman confused about two choices Plan A and Plan B. Modern vector illustration in flat style

Biker Girl in Leather Jacket on Retro Motorcycle - Portrait of a cool woman on a vintage motorbike

Time to get tough red message on concept clock, isolated on white background

Driver with his lorry. Cool vector flat design illustration on truck driver character standing in front of european truck vehicle

Tough Times Don’t Last! Handwritten message on a white background.

Decision making concept with choose different way. Student or employee choose career path. Various business ways. Difficult choice. Vector illustration in flat cartoon design for web banner, UI

Easy or shortcut way to win business success or hard path and obstacle concept. Man holding pen in hand leads a drawing line from point A to point B, Straight and complicated path.

render of a human and arrows, isolated on white

Help employees advance. Businessman draws a line as a bridge to help employees cross the cliff

black shoes standing at the crossroad and have to make a decision between easy or tough

businessman climb up ladder step by step on graph to achieve goal. Step to grow business, ladder of success, progress, improvement or development to achieve goal, growth journey, career path concept.

Highway of Zojila Pass, a high mountain pass between Srinagar and Leh at 11575 ft, 9 Km stretch. Highest Indian National Highway.

Road trip through rough dusty unpaved road with car tyre track through drought desert climate and rock mountain landscape with clear blue sky and dried tree background, Namibia

Enjoy your journey: inspirational quotation, life

Hard work and successful effort determination process tiny person concept. Achievement motivation as businessman pushing rock on mountain vector illustration. Inspirational strength for goal challenge

Montana mountains Illustration Print with Slogan - Hand Drawn Vector - Mountains and sunset Sketch with slogan print -Fashion graphic tee pattern

Road trip through rough dusty unpaved road with car tyre track through drought desert climate and rock mountain landscape with clear blue sky and dried tree, Namibia

Classic truck (1928) driving on a dusty road in the desert.

Two retro styled child girls walk together at a road in the countryside/Travelling Child Girls

Wadi Rum, Jordan 04/01/2010: A desert landscape featuring a 4X4 off road vehicle (Toyota Land cruiser) parked in the middle of Wadi Rum desert with scenic cliffs in background.

Black shoes standing, left foot on white carpet and right foot on dry earth. Represent two different ways like easy or hard, rich or poor

Life is a journey, Find your own way, Inspiration quote, shoes on pavement

Trucker with his semi truck. Cool vector flat design illustration on truck driver standing in front of american semi-trailer truck

Business decision making, career path, work direction or choose the right way to success concept, businessman looking for the right path in his career

Salmon Jumping Over the Brooks Falls at Katmai National Park, Alaska

Selective blur on a tire track on a sand, traces of tyres and wheels of cars and vehicles driving off road on a dirt path, a sandy trail on a beach or a desert.

Business decision making, career path, work direction or choose the right way to success concept, businessman standing in front of multiple colorful doors and finding right way

Montana mountains Illustration Print with Slogan - Hand Drawn Vector - Mountains sketch with slogan print -Fashion graphic tee pattern

Businessman in black shoes standing in comfort zone, crossing the line will be challenging tough life. Business concept.

The journey to health just got a bit more tough. Shot of a masked young woman giving an injured man first aid at the gym.

confusing businessman looking at multiple road sign with question mark and thinking which way to go. Business decision making, career path, work direction or choose the right way to success concept.

Female traveler with backpack in outdoor adventure, stick figure icons. Vector depicts a tough independent woman travelling alone by map, taking pictures and climbing mountain.

Work direction or choose the right way to success concept, business decision making, career path, confusing businessman looking at crossroad sign with question mark and think which way to go

Large granite boulder fell on the road. Dangerous mountain road after heavy rains. Dangerous driving on a mountain road during a rockfall.

Subang Jaya, Malaysia - November 17, 2019: Hand opening the book by John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath. Set during the Great Depression, the novel tells about the hardship faced by the Joads family.

STOCKHOLM - SEPT 02, 2017: Tough biker with mustache and friends in leather clothes on vintage motorcycles at the Mods vs Rockers event at the Saint Eriks bridge, Stockholm, Sweden, September 02, 2017

27Nov20, Beijing: The traffic flow is shrink during COVID-19. It is a tough year for the newly-launched Beijing Daxing Airport. The statue on the ground is established to celebrate Daxing 1-year-old.

Top view of isolated wooden tracks with a crossover on a white background. The concept of making difficult decisions, changes in life. Time for changes. It will face a dilemma.

Tough Choice #1

expedition slogan on alpine mountain background

Business decision making, career path or choose the right way to success concept, businessman choose the direction

Our company

Press/Media

Investor relations

Shutterstock Blog

Popular searches

Stock Photos and Videos

Stock photos

Stock videos

Stock vectors

Editorial images

Featured photo collections

Sell your content

Affiliate/Reseller

International reseller

Live assignments

Rights and clearance

Website Terms of Use

Terms of Service

Privacy policy

Modern Slavery Statement

Cookie Preferences

Shutterstock.AI

AI style types

Shutterstock mobile app

Android app

© 2003-2024 Shutterstock, Inc.

Merseyside bikers reach Cape Town after epic journey

• Claire House
• South Africa
• Tuesday 26 March 2024 at 6:04pm

Derek Charlton and Paul Gee feeling 'emotional' as they reach the end of their epic motorbike journey, described as a 'great adventure'

Two friends from Merseyside are celebrating with a cold beer after completing 14,700 miles on their motorbikes from the Wirral to South Africa.

Derek Charlton and Paul Gee set off from the Wirral on 2 January and travelled through Europe and down the west coast of Africa to reach Cape Town in three months.

The challenge is all to raise money for Claire House , a children's hospice who provide end-of-life care and offer support for families affected.

They have so far raised £7,000 for the charity. Derek said as they completed the journey:

Thanks so much to everyone who's followed us and everyone who's donated to the charity, it's been a great adventure and we are feeling quite emotional now."

Hannah Shannon from Claire House said: "We are really grateful because we can only keep the doors of the hospice open because of people like Paul and Derek who are doing this amazing challenge to raise money for such a good cause.

It has been a long and eventful journey for the friends who had planned their route, but often had to divert due to unforeseen issues like flooding, wildfires and difficult border crossings.

They have described the highlights of the trip as the people they have met and the wildlife they have been close to.

Paul said: "We have met some lovely people over the last few weeks, we met some local school children in the Ivory Coast, we couldn't communicate with them but we got them on our bikes and were rewarded with some lovely smiles,"

The pair stayed at hotels or hostels where they could but due to the remote areas they were travelling spent much of the journey wild camping.

It was at some of these camping spots where they were rewarded with some of their best wildlife encounters including elephants, zebras and baboons.

Derek and Paul visited the most Southern point of Africa before reaching their final destination of Cape Town, saying

"We are going out to enjoy a meal and a beer and we will reflect on the whole journey"

They plan on spending a few days in Cape Town before shipping the bikes back and flying home.