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18 Quotes to Keep in Mind at the End of the School Year

Let's all end this semester strong!

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18 Quotes to Keep in Mind at the End of the School Year
Samuel Elkins

If you're a student, especially a college student, then you're probably beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Yes, that light is still very faint, and seems pretty far away, but hey, it's still there. Finals are starting to creep into the back of our minds, and with them, the reminder of summer. Sweet, sweet summertime. But we still have some time to go. So here are some quotes to give you some inspiration to end this semester on a high note. Also, who doesn't love some inspirational quotes?

1. "Looking back, of course, it was irresponsible, forlorn, idiotic, but if you don't take chances then you'll never have a winning hand, and I've no regrets." -Bernard Cornwell

2. "The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous and absolutely liberating.” -Aaron Lauritsen

3. "If it's not going to matter in 5 years, don't spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it." -Unknown

4. “The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.” -Epicetus

5. "Every great dream begins with a dreamer." -Harriet Tubman

6. "Your fear of looking stupid is holding you back." -Shannon Luxford

7. "This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble." -Beethoven

8. "I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious." -Einstein

9. "The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively." -Bob Marley

10. “Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” -Roy T. Bennet

11. "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." -Christian D. Larson

12. "No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up and never give up." -Unknown

13. "You are far too smart to be the only thing standing in your way." -Jennifer Freeman

14. "There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs." -Unknown

15. "I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it." -Art Williams

16. "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill

17. "Ends once looked horrible, they'd terrify my trembling heart. After years, I laugh about it, for now it seems each end brought an even better start." -Noor Unnahar

18. "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try." -Seth Grodin

Good luck in the next month to all my fellow college students!


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