POSITIVE QUOTES
SUBMITTED BY TEENS
"Happiness is gold. Share the wealth."
Written in 2011 by Shannon K., Age 16 --- New Jersey
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Adrienne S., Age 17 --- Nebraska
I chose this quote because sometimes it takes more than one person to make a dream come true.
"Perfection is a state of mind that makes you think you matter. Imperfection is the matter of the mind that knows uniqueness is the perfection of imperfection... one in a billion."
Written in 2011 by Victor S., Age 16 --- Arizona
"The best feeling in the world is seeing a smile on your face and knowing that I'm the one who put it there."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rachel J., Age 16 --- North Carolina
"Do not let what others say stop you from achieving success and being the amazing person you are."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by R.W., Age 14 --- Singapore
Many a times, there will be people who tell us that we cannot achieve something. But when in actual fact, if you put your heart and soul into it, you CAN achieve.
"Everybody is responsible for the energy (Positive or Negative) they release to their surrounding. If you release a positive energy, it shall reflect back to you and vice versa."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Neo M., Age 18 --- South Africa
I selected this life-coaching quote because of my past experiences. The more negative I was, the more I was attracting negative things in my life. But I made a choice to stay positive and I can see positive things coming my way.
"A successful start is from a dream and the dream starts from Willingness."
Written in 2011 by Yohanes C., Age 14 --- Indonesia
"Don't ever worry about perfection; no one had made it yet."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Aman S., Age 17 --- India
"In life, of course, we will face difficulties or obstacles that will try and stop us from achieving our goals. The good news is that for every challenge we face, we are actually getting a sign thatwhatever we're doing will be a success."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kwanele K., Age 18 --- South Africa
People should not give up. Obstacles are there to tell you to DO MORE so the new word for obstacle is ENCOURAGEMENT.
"The traces of your footprints, in the sands of time, make us understand the kind of life you led. If your traces are always remembered, it's because you left an impact in people's life."
Marian Whales --- Submitted by Marian F., Age 18 --- Ghana
"If you cling to past, the present becomes difficult and future seems impossible so even though you cannot change time, realize it is time for you to change."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Priyanshi R., Age 14 --- India
"Friends are there so that when all of your pain is raining down on you, someone is there to give you an umbrella."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rachel J., Age 16 --- North Carolina
"As you sow, so shall you reap."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jayasankar K ., Age 13 --- India
"When nothing seems right and you see no ray of hope, then only the things called MIRACLES happen."
Written in 2011 by Rishabh S., Age 17 --- India
Thought by me
"Failure is but a virtue waiting for your response to all that is not done and to finish what has not yet begun."
Written in 2011 by Victor S., Age 16 --- Arizona
To understand this you must understand that sometimes when something can't be done it must wait - for life goes on.
"To judge a man, watch how he treats a woman."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Canwen X., Age 13 --- South Dakota
I like this quotation because it's simple, straightforward, and applies to all guys.
"Winning is not everything, it's only one thing."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by V.R., Age 14 --- India
"What is the meaning of life? To love and be loved."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Skylar F., Age 18 --- Iowa
I always wondered what the meaning of life was.... and then it hit me :)
"If one day you find yourself stuck in the mud, it's better for you to try to get out than stand there and keep sinking."
Written in 2011 by Jennifer C., Age 14 --- Georgia
I was just in my computer and I'm feeling kind of upset right now so just started to make up some quotes.
"One of the saddest things is not when someone's dreams don't come true, but rather when someone never experiences what it's like to dream."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Maggy M., Age 13 --- Virginia
"Let the past remind you and let the future guide you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.C., Age 17 --- Washington
"It is hard to fail but it's even worse to never have tried to succeed."
Theodore Roosevelt --- Submitted by R.W., Age 14 --- Singapore
"Life is no game, there are no cheat codes. If you mess up, you can't press the restart button."
Written in 2011 by Richard F., Age 16 --- Florida
I've been in a juvenile detention facility and I just want other teens to think about their actions.
"No one can bring you peace but yourself."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Prakriti M., Age 16 --- India
It means that no one except you can give you whatever you want in life.
"Never compare yourself with others. If you do, you are insulting yourself."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Swati K., Age 18 --- India
"Live your life to your own beat, not to everybody else's."
Written in 2011 by Helen M., Age 16 --- United Kingdom
I was thinking of 'Steady as the Beating Drum' from Disney's Pocahontas.
"Sometimes in life we carry the correct key and attempt to open the wrong door. Use the correct keys and open the correct doors that will give you a bright tomorrow."
Written in 2011 by Sne Phungula
It's small things in life that make a difference therefore use your time wisely and makes sure whatever you do today will help build your tomorrow. This is my daily motivation.
"Think of school as your family. Would you give it up?"
Written in 2011 by Mark T., Age 16 --- California
"People are only gone if you move on and forget them."
Written in 2011 by E.H. --- Pennsylvania
I wanted to help people get through hard times because I just lost my best friend and I know how it feels to be sad.
"The easiest things in life are the most difficult to follow."
Written in 2011 by Priya G., Age 15 --- India