MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR TEENS
SUBMITTED BY TEENS



"It's not the team with the best athletes; it's the athletes with the best team."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jessica S., Age 17 --- Texas



We are what we repeatedly eat-- health
We are what we repeatedly think--positivity
We are what we repeatedly do--excellence.
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Soorej W., Age 19 --- Maharashtra, India



"Fine girls open my eyes, smart girls open my mind, but only a sweet girl can open my heart."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Danny C., Age 18 --- Florida



"Life is like a star. It is surrounded by darkness; it's up to you to keep it bright."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ashwini R., Age 17 --- Tamilnadu, India
Understand that the life you lead is only in your hands and you are the creator of your own destiny!! Hell or Heaven, you should make it.



"Problems. He's got 'em. She's got 'em. You've got 'em. They've got 'em. Always have. Always will."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Cory S., Age 14 --- New York



"If you lose and give up you're a loser. But if you don't give up and still lose, you're really a winner inside."
Copyright © 2004 Anthony Imparato
I thought it myself to motivate myself and others to never give up.



"Sometimes it seems like things just go from bad to worse, but only those who push through those times will see the sunshine after the storm."
Written in 2004 by S.W., Age 17 --- Iowa
This was written after an awful freshman and sophomore year when I felt like no matter how bad I tried, I wasn't good enough. I have learned to accept my flaws and move on, and now it seems like I'm in the sunshine!



"Never let yourself get too far ahead of yourself. The farther ahead you are, the more room you leave yourself to fall."
Written in 2004 by Brittany M., Age 14 --- Illinois
I follow this quote to the heart... I live by it because I never get ahead of myself. Good advice to everyone.



"Don't give up on a life that is incomplete."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by R. S., Age 15 --- Minnesota
Last winter I struggled with thoughts of suicide. I got through it and experienced some incredible things. Never give up.




"Today is a new day, you have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it, or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. In its place will be something you have left behind. Let it be something good."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Brittany H., Age 17 --- Ohio



"If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges."
Pat Riley --- Submitted by S.S., Age 15 --- Texas
This quote really helped through a lot of problems; I hope it will help you too.



"Whatever you have lost has never been yours. Whatever is yours shall always be yours. So keep on moving and embrace life with open arms."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Devs S., Age 17 --- Andhra Pradesh, India



"Anyone can make you smile, and anyone can make you cry; but it takes a special person to make yousmile, with tears in your eyes."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Vida H., Age 15 --- South Dakota



"Life's too short for drama and pretty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly, and forgive quickly."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Courtney M., Age 14 --- South Carolina



"The Champion team will always beat the team of champions."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by C.G., Age 16 --- Tasmania, Australia
I love this quote! It is real and true and gives you hope and it means work together as a team instead of playing by yourself.



"If you sell yourself short, your not promising yourself anything!"
Written in 2004 by Stephanie H., Age 13 --- Michigan
I would like you to know that sometimes the hard spots are the easiest to get out of.



"Don't take life for granted; tomorrow is never guaranteed."
Written in 2004 by Brooke M., Age 14 --- Georgia
I have a friend that just a few days ago, got into a horrible car accident. It was a miracle he made it out alive. I was thinking about it, and realized that today he could of been gone. You always say see ya tomorrow, but you never realize tomorrow he or she might not be there.



"The only sure and reliable relationship you will ever have, is the one you have with yourself."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Katie W., Age 14 --- California
It is really important to remember that at the end of the day, you always have yourself to rely on and ask for advice. Though it is wonderful to be both dependant and independent, it is a beautiful thing to be absolutely positive that you yourself can comfort and advise yourself.



"I am a great player on an average team, but I am an average player on a great team!"
Written in 2003 by Rachel C., Age 14 --- Tennessee



"Love is life's natural high."
Written in 2004 by Shaina T., Age 15 --- California



"Your friends are like a pyramid. When one leaves, you all fall down."
Written in 2004 by Kati M., Age 14 --- Washington



"Life is a given. Happiness is a choice."
Written in 2004 by Chris H., Age 17 --- Texas
You will only be as happy as YOU choose to be. No one can decide how your life is going to go that day. That is the only thing that no one will ever be able to take away from you; your ability to choose your attitude.



"I want to see you give 100%, 100% of the time!"
Coach Wynn --- Submitted by Connecticut Pride Team Members
Thanks Coach Wynn, for all you have done for us, for all you have helped us with, for all the motivation to work 100% harder, for all the times you made us laugh (corny joke or not),and for all you have put up with from us! Thanks again, from all of Us on the Pride!!!! Go Pride!



"Keep smiling and never give up!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Carli A., Age 14 --- Nebraska
This quote was told to me when I talked to one of my best friends who is a senior in high-school. I have always talked to him about my tough situations because this kid knows that what he is talking about! This is one of the things he has told me time and time again that just has always stuck with me! I pray that you too find or already have a person in your life like this that is just there for whenever you just need to talk.



"You got to believe in yourself. H*ll, I believe I'm the best-looking guy in the world & I might be right."
Charles Barkley --- Submitted by Darin C., Age 18 --- Iowa



"Impossible is a dare, a dare that you must grab hold of with both hands and give it your best shot. I have and I have accomplished my goal. Even though it's over and done with, there are always more dares that await me with which I also must put my heart and soul into. Look forward, acknowledge your accomplishments but don't become cocky and try your best as dwelling on the past gets you nowhere but yesterday."
Written in 2004 by Katie D., Age 13 --- NSW, Australia
I know I am only young (13) but I have found that this is true and no matter what awaits you, it will be harderthan yesterday but easier than tomorrow.



"It takes a few dark colors to paint a perfect picture."
Bruce Almighty (movie) --- Submitted by Cara B., Age 14 --- Arizona
It means that to have a wonderful and full life - that you have to make a few mistakes and goof up now and then to get it just right.



"Life is like lightning; you look away and it's gone."
Copyright © 2004 Ciera Rhodes
One night I was coming home from church when there was a tornado warning, and my mother told me to watch a certain cloud. I couldn't see the cloud so instead I watched the lightning, which I love to do. While I was watching, I came up with this quote, which is most certainly true.



"Live life to the fullest, knowing you only get one; so be true and be you. Love yourself for the way you are and others will see the true you come out!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sammi P., Age 13 --- Missouri
I like being true to myself and I like when others are to themselves! Live happy, be happy, go on forever happy, knowing life throws its curves, you'll learn to swerve!



"Life has hurdles that we try to avoid, but dreams jump those fences and climb the podium to success."
Written in 2004 by T.H., Age 13 --- Alberta, Canada
I came up with this when I had just finished having an argument with some of my relatives over my dreams in life. They think I shouldn't get my hopes up (I want to be in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games as a Taekwondo competitor) and I should set my sights on something realistic, like an office job.



"Let us pursue the dreams that belong to all of us."
Copyright © 2004 Alina Khawar
This can unite us all



"People never 'peak' in sports, they just get satisfied; and I'm not satisfied yet."
Written in 2004 by Spencer McG., Age 14 --- Ontario, Canada
I wrote this during a disappointing running season where I was expected to win but came 5th in the Regions Championships.



"Try your hardest to be a banana tree, standing in a field of strawberries."
Copyright © 2004 Jo Dayton
Some people find it hard to see the meaning in this quote but if you look past the words, you will see the meaning.