MOTIVATION FOR TEENS
SUBMITTED BY TEENS



"You change for one of two reasons: Either you learn enough to want to or been hurt enough that you have to."
Written in 2010 by Brittany C., Age 15 --- Pennsylvania



"People who meet you in the journey of life expect a lot of things from you... but there are some idiots who expect nothing from you; they are your best buddies."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Vaishnavi J., Age 17 --- India



"I like to sleep and dream of the impossible. But I love to wake up... live and make my dreams a reality."
Written in 2010 by Trisha D., Age 16 --- Canada






"Why are you trying so hard to fit in, when you were born to stand out?"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by S.L., Age 14 --- Australia



"For who stands in the way of our dreams are those who only believe that dreams are wishes or a simple act of fantasy; dreams are blueprints for the future so don't stop dreaming."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by T.S., Age 13 --- New York



"Open your eyes to what's beyond your vision."
Written in 2010 by Je'Reme Herbert
I put this thought on one of my works but it's simple so enjoy.



"One day you'll get past the clouds and get to the stars."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by S.A., Age 14 --- United Kingdom



"Life does not provide warranties; it only provides possibilities and opportunities. Don't miss them; make the best of it."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Vaishnavi J., Age 17 --- India



"You can listen to the voices. After all, they are there for a reason: to advise and suggest. But that's all it is. Advice. So, never let them decide for you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Gemina V., Age 14 --- D.C.



"Though we might have a lot of obstacles in our lives, we must learn to climb a bridge and get over them."
Written in 2010 by Kana'i T., Age 13 --- Hawaii



"You can't make happiness happen. You just happen to do things that make you happy."
Written in 2010 by Francine W., Age 16 --- Florida



"In life, when focusing on whatever we do, some have greatness of their own, some achieve greatness with their hard work, but in the end, it is not a matter of 'achieve nor already had it'. It is a matter of what we believe in our deep thoughts. It is all about our stand."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Fahmi F., Age 19 --- Malaysia



"You haven't lived a perfect life unless you have given something to someone who will never be in position to repay you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sanchita B., Age 17 --- India



"For all the trouble life has to give us, we have trouble to give back to life. Not giving into the temptation is to live happily."
Written in 2010 by Adam D., Age 14 --- Pennsylvania
I wrote this in remembrance for recent events in my life, and how I'm trying not to spread the sadness around me; In fact, I want to bring happiness into the world.



"Do not allow anger and pain to get in the way of your happiness. All these are just temporal feelings AND THEY WILL PASS BY SOON."
Written in 2010 by Sethabile M., Age 17 --- South Africa



"Life is like food, Love It! "
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Em P., ---- California



"Generations may come and go, nations may rise and fall, but ideas live on - ideas are the way of life."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abhishek A., Age 16 --- India



"The first big step to success is decision."
Sardar Dawod Khan --- Submitted by Khan R., Age 19 --- Afghanistan
Sardar Dawod Khan was the first president of Afghanistan.



"Revenge can gain you satisfaction but not happiness, throughout a lifetime."
Written in 2010 by Sherilyn W., Age 18 --- Malaysia



"Beauty isn't the prettiest thing; it's what makes you happy."
Written in 2010 by Kels H., Age 14 --- Washington



"Minds are the open doors that allow anything to come and go. It is up to you to make anything stay."
Written in 2009 by Tanay P., Age 19 --- India



"Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Amir G., Age 16 --- Nepal
It is the fact.



"Don't tell me life is short; it is one of the longest things we know."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shay S., Age 15 --- New York
I heard this one a while back and I fell in love with it because people are always saying life is short but when you think about 100 years, that's a long time.



"They may tell you what they think I am, but I assure you, I am anything but."
Written in 2010 by Marissa W., Age 14 --- Wisconsin
I created this quote because so many people are stuck on the image that others create for us. Who are they to define us?