23 Inspirational Quotes To Get You Through The Semester | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

23 Inspirational Quotes To Get You Through The Semester

With only a few weeks left, we all could use the motivation.

683
23 Inspirational Quotes To Get You Through The Semester
flickr

The semester and school year are finally coming to an end. But the idea of summer break seems as if it will never come with the overwhelming stress of preparing for finals. Therefore, I thought it would be fitting to compose a bit of motivation to help you make it to the end without losing sight of what's important.

1."I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - Jimmy Dean

Perfect for this time of year.

2."Put your heart, mind, and soul into even the smallest acts. This is the secret of success."

- Swami Sivananda

Motivation is all you need.

3."Change your thoughts and you can change the world."

- Norman Vincent Peale

Couldn't be more true.

4. "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it".

- Steve Jobs

Choosing a major that suits your heart is crucial.

5. "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."

-Milton Berle

Something to take to heart.

6. "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

- Vince Lombardi

Never forget this.

7. "Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they determine where you start."

- Nido Qubein

You can go anywhere.

8. "If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards."

- Paul Bryant

Motivation is key.

9. "I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion.'"

- Muhammad Ali

Eyes on the prize.

10. "The bird is powered by its own life and motivation."

- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Be that bird.

11. "Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow's reality."

- Malala Yousafzai

It is possible.

12. "Your big opportunity may be right where you are now."

- Napolean Hill

Look a little deeper.

13. "If we did all the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves."

- Thomas A. Edison

You can do so many things.

14. "You can change your life by changing your heart."

- Max Lucado

It is true.

15. "Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself."

- Desiderius Erasmus

You've got this.

16. "What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality."

- Plutarch

Start with yourself.

17. "Ideas shape the course of history."

- John Maynard Keynes

Begin with a little, end with a lot.

18. "Every story I create, creates me. I write to create myself."

- Octavia E. Butler

Be the storyteller you have always wanted.

19. "It is by acts and not by ideas that people that we live."

- Anatone France

Live your life the way you have always wanted.

20. "I love those who yearn for the impossible."

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

You can handle it.

21. "Give light and people will find the way."

- Ella Baker

You are able to handle it, whether you believe it or not.

22. "Light tomorrow with today."

- Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Start now, make fewer excuses.

23. "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it."

- Lucy Larcom

Make the world a little brighter.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

10 Facts All People In A Large Family Can Confirm During The Holiday Season

The holiday season can be the best and most stressful time of the year, especially when more people are involved.

1288
kids jumping

The holidays are full of lights, sweets, sweaters, and your favorite movies. There's nothing quite like this period from the beginning of December through January. Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years. The fun of it all.

I don't know about you but with my large Italian family something is always going on during this season. It can be the most wonderful time of the year while also being the most hectic. These are a few things you know if your family is anything like mine during this time.

Keep Reading...Show less
10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over
reference.com

To those who celebrate, you just spent an entire day cooking an elaborate meal with all of your favorite foods. You probably ate your body weight in pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. What happens now? Oh yea, Christmas. It’s time to take out all of the decorations and Christmas themed things that have been sitting in the attic since last year; it’s time to make a reappearance. So, here are 10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

4495
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

2764
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

202158
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments