MOTIVATION FOR TEENS
SUBMITTED BY TEENS
"Love's a little bit like energy; you can share it, transform it, but you can't ever get rid of it."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by J.R., Age 14 --- California
"When you educate a man, you educate an individual. But when you educate a woman, you educate the whole family."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Aditi S., Age 17 --- India
I chose this as the current topic in our politics is about equal rights & opportunities for women and this thought truly gives us some ideas...
"If who I am is the blueprint, who I will be is my interpretation."
Sureansare --- Submitted by B.L., Age 17 --- Maryland
"The only way to get to a better tomorrow is to live through the disaster of today."
Written in 2010 by Abbie B., Age 13 --- Arizona
This came to my mind when I was having a hard day and thinking of the quote "There is always a better tomorrow," and I thought "But how do you get that tomorrow?" That's how I came up with it and it has helped me ever since.
"If you love them, show it without expecting for something in return. Just face the fact that to love doesn't necessarily mean that you must be loved in return. It's not always a two-way process; it is sometimes one direction only."
Copyright © 2010 Kenny Bayudan
"Don't go the way life takes you... take life the way you go."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Manasa G., Age 16 --- India
It motivates us to dream big and have faith in those dreams. Believing is everything.
"Opportunities should be taken before they're lost. You never know until you try, right? Sometimes decisions have to be made after experiences, in order to be more sure than you were before and to get a step further. Man, this decision is hard, but gotta take advantage of what I have now and move from there. Step by step, day by day - the motive."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Lavelle G., Age 16 --- Alabama
"My son/ daughter: You were with me, when in my womb. Now that you are born, you are on your own. LIVE A LIFE."
Written in 2010 by Nicholaus N., Age 17 --- Tanzania
It creates self-awareness for people - that no one is responsible for their lives but themselves.
"Failure doesn't come from falling down... Failure comes from not getting up."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by James K., Age 16 --- England
"Be brave and face the challenges because they help you to grow. When you've gone through the hardship, you will be able to see things from a mature perspective."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sherilyn W., Age 18 --- Malaysia
I just came back from National Service Training, as I was chosen to be one of the trainees there. At first I felt upset because I thought that it would be hard for a girl like me. But after I've finished my training, I realized that I truly learned a lot there. I've gone through a lot of hardship and I learned how to deal with it. So I think that everyone should be brave and face any predicaments because they are part and parcel of our lives.
"Sometimes you just have to smile, pretend everything's okay, hold back the tears, and walk away."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by R.T., Age 16 --- Kentucky
"If you convince yourself that what you're doing is impossible, then you will never learn what is possible."
Sare --- Submitted by B.L., Age 17 --- Maryland
"The only way to face the impossible is to believe that it's possible!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rachel T., Age 17 --- Indonesia
"Why try to live perfectly in an imperfect world? We can't, but with God on our side we can do anything we set our minds to. He made us each perfectly in His image and we can do nothing to change that. No one is too far gone that He cannot reach them. If we trust in Him and are faithful to Him, He will give us the desires of our hearts and He will listen to us when we cry out to Him. You are never alone. He is either walking with you or carrying you through your problems in life."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Katie C., Age 15 --- California
"It's not a failure if try with all that you have; anything else is unacceptable."
Margaret Pulley ---Submitted by W.N., Age 15 --- Michigan
"As young people, we don't realize what life is. Life a wonderful treasure that only God can give and take. So live your life, take risks and laugh every moment you can!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Zeneyda R. Age 16 --- North Carolina
"Everything happens for a reason."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Lesdy G., Age 15 --- Georgia
I first heard this quote from my best friend. I was in a difficult time when I met him. Now, he is the strength in my life and he is constantly motivating me. Ever since we met, I have prevented having two more occurrences of depression. I think I was complaining about why all these bad things happened in my life, but then he said this quote, and I truly believe in it. There is a reason behind everything or else there would be no reason in anything you do. So take my advice, before you start complaining about always being in difficult situations, realize that everything happens for a reason. And that reason, you will discover later in your life.
"We must be self-secure, staying unhurt by the actions of friends and foes alike!"
Written in 2010 by Aditi S., Age 14 --- India
"Live your life as a rolling dice and a shining diamond."
Written in 2010 by Abhishek S., Age 17 --- Nepal
I like this thought because it tends to take me to those places where I am afraid to go.
"Life is a trial, life is a test, and it will hurt! But place your trust in God, He will show you the way!! God did not put me, you, or anyone else on this earth without a purpose, without a cause. You are never alone; God will be there forever."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Emmy Q., Age 15 --- Michigan
"Your smiles and cries are yours and yours only because you are the only one who can control them. Be true to yourself and life will be easier!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Faith M., Age 17 --- South Africa
"Trying to be someone else will soon make you lose sight of yourself."
Written in 2010 by Katelynd S. --- New Jersey
"I am myself and I make my own ways."
Tennyson --- Submitted by Dipesh S., Age 14 --- India
My life sucked because I tried to be like others and I forgot myself but after reading this quote, my life is completely changed.
"Life is like a figure 8 ball; you keep shaking it till you like the answer."
Written in 2010 by Emmy G., Age 16 --- Nebraska