83 Laugh & Learn: Inspirational Quotes for Teens

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Inspirational Quotes For Teens

Finding Yourself:

  • “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
  • “There is no one you’d rather be than yourself.” – Walt Whitman

Facing Challenges:

  • “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar

Following Your Dreams:

  • “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
  • “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney

Embracing Imperfection:

  • “You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying. To the best you can do every day.” – Marian Wright Edelman
  • “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

Making a Difference:

    • “You are never too small to make a difference.” – Greta Thunberg
    • “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Inspirational Quotes For Teens

Friendship and Belonging:

  • “There are friends for rainy days and friends for sunny days; the true friend is the one who walks beside you in the storm and holds your umbrella.” – Eve Hach

  • “It’s not that we have time for friends, it’s that we make time for friends.” – Simon Sinek

Dealing with Pressure:

  • “Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.” – Marion C. Gaines

  • “The pressure you feel, the stress you carry – it can either make you or break you. Let it make you.” – Eric Thomas

Finding Your Voice:

  • “Doubt is a killer. You just have to keep moving.” – Sheryl Sandberg

  • “The question isn’t who will let me; it’s who will stop me.” – Ayn Rand

Finding Humor in the Chaos:

  • “Teenage life is like a rollercoaster ride; there are highs and lows, twists and turns, but it’s never boring.” – Unknown

  • “I’m not weird. I’m limited edition.” – Unknown

On Embracing Change:

  • “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John Maxwell
  • “Don’t be afraid to grow slowly, be afraid not to grow at all.” – Chinese Proverb

On Kindness and Compassion:

  • “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” – Unknown
  • “No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank

On Standing Up for Yourself:

  • “The bravest thing you ever do is simply to be yourself.” – Ed Sheeran
  • “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.” – Marianne Williamson

On Embracing Individuality:

  • “You are enough just the way you are.” – Meghan Markle
  • “What makes you different makes you beautiful.” – May Angelou

On Taking Action:

  • “Don’t wait for the perfect moment; take moments and make them perfect.” – Margot Tenenbaum (Fictional Character)
  • “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” – Mark Twain
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On Learning from Mistakes:

  • “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford
  • “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela

On Finding Beauty in the Everyday:

  • “There is beauty and wonder everywhere, but not everyone has eyes to see them.” – E.B. White
  • “Stop and smell the roses.” – Unknown (Proverb)

On the Power of Knowledge:

  • “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
  • “The only true wealth is the wealth of knowledge, and the only true expense is the expense of ignorance.” – Lailah Gifty Akita

On Embracing Technology:

  • “Technology is best when it brings people together.” – Matt Mullenweg
  • “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt (This quote can also be interpreted in the context of using technology to pursue dreams)

On the Importance of Laughter:

  • “Laughter is the best medicine.” – Proverb
  • “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” – Vict Hugo

 

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On Finding Your Passion:

  • “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • “What do you love? Find a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius (Though in today’s world finding a perfect “dream job” might be unrealistic, this quote emphasizes the importance of pursuing interests with passion)

On the Power of Perseverance:

  • “It’s not about how many times you fall that counts. It’s about how many times you get back up.” – Nelson Mandela
  • “The only failure is the failure to try.” – George Eliot

On Embracing Individuality:

  • “I’m weird. I’m wild. But I’m real.” – Jenny Lawson
  • “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one to help yourself, the other to help others.” – Audrey Hepburn (This quote highlights that being unique doesn’t mean being isolated)

On the Importance of Mental Health:

  • “You matter. Don’t give up.” – Unknown
  • “Take care of your mental health. It is just as important as your physical health.” – Unknown (Taking care of your mental health is crucial, especially during the teenage years)

On Leaving a Positive Impact:

  • “You may not always end up where you started, but you will always start where you finish.” – Nelson Mandela (This quote emphasizes that even small actions can have positive ripples)
  • “Let me live my life full of wonder and fire.” – Hunter S. Thompson (Living a life that inspires others can be a powerful way to leave a mark)

On Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places:

  • “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” – A.A. Milne (from Winnie-the-Pooh – even children’s stories can hold wisdom)
  • “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” – Gary Snyder (Finding inspiration in the natural world)

On Using Social Media for Good:

  • “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart and shared with the world.” – Helen Keller (Social media can be a tool for sharing positivity and connection)
  • “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller (Using social media to connect with like-minded people and create positive change)

On Finding Strength in Vulnerability:

  • “It’s okay not to be okay.” – Unknown (Normalizing expressing emotions and seeking help)
  • “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi (Challenges can be opportunities for growth)

On the Importance of Rest and Relaxation:

  • “You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree and move on.” – Unknown (The importance of picking your battles and self-care)
  • “Our brains are wired to need downtime.” – Daniel J. Levitin (The importance of rest and relaxation for mental and physical well-being)

On Embracing the Journey:

  • “Life is not meant to be lived in perfect order. To make mistakes and not learn from them is a real error.” – Dolly Parton (Focusing on the learning and growth throughout life)
  • “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu (Taking small steps towards your goals)

On Finding Strength in Differences:

  • “Our differences are our strengths.” – Jean-Marie Guéhenno
  • “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” – Marilyn Monroe (Celebrating what makes you unique)

On the Power of Taking Risks:

  • “The biggest risk is not taking any risk… In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” – Reed Hastings
  • “Don’t be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps.” – David Lloyd George (Stepping outside your comfort zone)

On the Importance of Curiosity:

  • “Stay curious. Learn everything you can about everything. Curiosity is the fuel of innovation, creativity and growth.” – Roger van Oech
  • “I have never met a truly wise person who didn’t have a childish heart.” – G.K. Chesterton (Maintaining a curious and open mind)

On Finding Inspiration in Failure:

  • “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison (Learning from failures as stepping stones)
  • “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” – Khalil Gibran (Turning challenges into growth)

On Leaving a Legacy:

  • “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi (Even small actions can have a ripple effect)
  • “Plant the seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will return to you in unexpected ways.” – Anonymous (Leaving a positive impact on the world)

For the Creative Teen:

  • “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein
  • “Do what you love and the money will follow.” – Marsha Sinetar (This might not always be true, but following your passion can lead to a fulfilling career)

For the Tech-Savvy Teen:

  • “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” – Alan Kay
  • “The question isn’t what the internet can do for you; it’s what you can do for the internet.” – Vint Cerf (Using technology to make a positive impact)

For the Athlete Teen:

  • “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson
  • “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong (quotes about perseverance can be particularly motivating for athletes)

For the Socially Conscious Teen:

  • “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
  • “Justice is what love looks like in public.” – Cornel West (Fighting for what you believe in)

For the Introverted Teen:

  • “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Edmund Hillary
  • “Quiet people have the loudest minds.” – Stephen King (Celebrating the power of inner strength and reflection)

Touch of Humor

  • “I’m not lazy, I’m on energy saving mode.” – Unknown (Perfect for teens who appreciate a good laugh about procrastination)
  • “Adulting is just pretending you know what you’re doing.” – Unknown (A lighthearted take on the challenges of growing up)
  • “My therapist says I should express myself more. Hi! Anxiety here.” – Unknown (Relatable and humorous for teens dealing with anxiety)
  • “School is a place where you learn things you’ll never forget, on your way to a job you never dreamed of.” – Unknown (A funny take on the unexpected paths life takes)
  • “Wrinkles mean you smiled a lot. So keep smiling.” – Unknown (A humorous reminder to embrace joy and focus on the positive)
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