10 quotes about life.

Oluwatoyin Akande
3 min readMar 16, 2021

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A quote can convey a strong message in a few words.I love quotes, so here are some of my all time faves.
( The words in italics are my thoughts on each quote.)

“The whole idea of motivation is a trap. Forget motivation. Just do it.” John C. Maxwell

I find it difficult to stay motivated for a long time. Every time I read this quote, it snaps me out of need to wait for motivation before taking actions.

"A person’s true potential is unknown (and unknowable); it is impossible to foresee what can be accomplished with years of passion, toil and trainings" Carol Dweck

This quote reminds me that anyone can thrive, as long as the are in the right environment and mindset.

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou

This one tells me softly; It is okay to start from where you are. You will make progress along the way.

“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.” Walt Disney.

Everytime I read this quote, I feel breathless. Like I’m in a field of flowers, running and playing with no care in the world. It is such a beautiful quote that speaks about the beauty of life.

"The danger with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, they are just incomplete. They make one story become the only story" Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie.

I love how this quote points out human variations. If you focus on only one, you leave the others in darkness.

"Since when has the impossible ever stopped you." Elevation Worship (Rattle).

I love this one because I don’t want to ever be limited by the word impossible. So even when it is impossible, it still won’t stop me.

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller.

I love how this reminds me of my emotions. The ability to feel emotions is a gift to be cherished.

"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." Wayne Gretzky.

This one is popular but it speaks for itself. There is still a possibility of success as long as you make a move.

"Before I die, I want to stay awake" Theodore Finch (All the bright places).

This one is a reminder to live life. To enjoy life to the fullest. Life is beautiful, imperfect but beautiful. It reminds me to live!

"Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love." John the Apostle.

This is a reminder that my love for God is shown in my love towards others, even when it is not comfortable. The very essence of God is love.

Feel free to share any of your favorite quotes with me here
I look forward to hearing from you.

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