77 Thought Provoking Quotes

May these thought provoking quotes give you words to consider and influence your thoughts. While these may be short quotes they are full of wisdom and thoughts to make you think!! Find encouragement and inspiration in these thoughts.

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    I'm grateful for the failures...
  1. I'm grateful for the failures I've had because those failures made me more successful.  Derek C. Doepker
    Failure



  2. Take control of your happiness. Learn how to make the decisions that will continue to elevate your mind and your spirit. Jason Harvey
    Poems of Encouragement



    3. There is nothing to worry much about life. God always hears my prayers and sees my tears. James Jason
  3. There is nothing to worry much about life. God always hears my prayers and sees my tears.   James Jason
    Christian Poems



  4. Why not make suggestions for improvements and you may find that people respect you for it and appreciate your input.  Joanna Jackson, Self Help
    Appreciation



  5. Never forget those who have helped you over the years, the people who have made a difference in your success. Catherine Pulsifer
    Inspirational Poems



    6. . . . successful people tend to believe the cause for the failure can be improved through effort, even if it seems impossible
  6. . . . successful people tend to believe the cause for the failure can be improved through effort, even if it seems impossible.  Jonathan Harnum, Practice Like This
    Believe Quotes



  7. The moral is, don't be too frank, it gits you nuthin' at the bank, just keep your thoughts beneath your hood, I'm tellin' you for your own good.  Berton Braley
    Frankness Between Friends



  8. Never fail with careful thought, to think before we speak;
    Never fail with kind words, friendship to seek. Author Unknown
    Friendship Poems



  9. We can pick who we spend our time with, so choose wisely. At the same time your children will do the same if they see you doing that.  Julia Vergara, Awaken Through Parenting
    Time



    10. today before you think of saying an unkind word ...
  10. Today before you think of saying an unkind word– think of someone who can’t speak.  Author Unknown
    Just For Today



  11. Beliefs such as religion and politics, as well as many other views on life, were taught to you by your family.  Sandra Leon, Success And Happiness
    Short Family Quotes



  12. You cannot touch the clouds, you know; but you feel the rain and know how glad the flowers and the thirsty earth are to have it after a hot day. You cannot touch love either; but you feel the sweetness that it pours into everything. Helen Keller, The Story of My Life
    Nature Poems



  13. In order to help someone, it’s always important to understand what kinds of things will be most helpful to that person in particular.  Nicole Raheja, Redefining Positive
    Helping Hands



    14. people smile for all sorts of reasons - what about you?
  14. People smile for all sorts of reasons, only one of which is to signal happiness.  Michael Nir, Influence
    Smile Quotes



  15. My days are better with you in my life. Robert Rivers
    Short Love Poems



  16. Mother's Day is a time to reflect upon the motherhood of us all.  Jane Gilgun, Stories and Poems About Mothers
    Mothers Day Messages



  17. The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.  Nicholas Sparks
    Good Morning Quotes For Her



    18. a good question to ask yourself!
  18. "Is the journey so important or the getting there?" And thus it's always been that question pondered down the ages  John McLeod, It's The Journey That's Important...
    Life Journey



  19. Being knowledgeable of another person's culture and practices can help you along the way in terms of reading their body language.  Josh David, People Skills Guide
    Poems about Life



  20. Don't rest on your laurels. Never be satisfied with being great. Don't ever think you've arrived. Never stop practicing. Jerry Jenkins Twelve Things I Want my Kids to Remember
    Poems For Kids



  21. There is a gold mine within you from which you can extract everything you need to live life gloriously, joyously and abundantly.  Joseph Murphy, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
    Morning Motivation



    22. swallow your fears....
  22. Swallow your fears, realise that life is short.  Rebecca Jane, Mindfulness My Way
    Short Inspirational Quotes



  23. When there is something you think you are not getting or not getting enough of, give it!  JoAnn Janson, Define Yourself and Discover Your Destiny!
    Think On These Things



  24. Thinking of you on a cold winter day brings warmth to my heart
    And, on a hot summer day a refreshing breeze you impart. Catherine Pulsifer
    Thinking Of You Poems



  25. To live is to abide within the chilly coordinates of constant choice, choices about what to value, about how to live our lives, about ethics.  Gordon Marino, Ethics
    Legacy



    26. children learn best by...
  26. Children learn best by conscious imitation.  Fhilcar Faunillan, Smart Parenting
    Children



  27. .. we have found that the best advice we ever gave or received was given in less than a minute ... the guidance that really made a difference did not come in the form of long, complex theories—it came in short, meaningful insights.  Ken Blanchard, One Minute Mentoring
    Mentor



  28. You never can tell what your thoughts will do in bringing you hate or love, for thoughts are things, and their airy wings are swifter than carrier doves.  Ella Wheeler Wilcox
    You Can Never Tell



  29. I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be described.  Jean Jacques Rousseau
    Enjoy Life Quotes



    30. study while others are...
  30. Study while others are sleeping. Decide while others are delaying.  William Arthur Ward
    While Others



  31. I don’t believe in regret, I feel everything leads us to where we are, and we have to just jump forward, mean well, commit and just see what happens.  Angelina Jolie
    Keep Your Head Up Quotes



  32. One of the most terrifying and paralyzing situations a human being can face is not having choices or, at least, believing we don't have choices.  Anne Wilson Schaef, Meditations for People Who (May) Worry Too Much
    Life Choices



  33. If a long and toilsome ladder you were trying to climb, you would not reach the top at once, but by one step at a time. Lillian E. Curtis



    34. a great way to declutter....
  34. Recycling is a great way to get rid of clutter.  Julianne Neilson, Declutter You
    Recycling Quotes



  35. Happy people tend to find the good in other people instead of what is wrong.  Noelia Aanulds, Happiness: Learn How To Be Happy And Boost Your Life
    Happiness



  36. The creative process begins with having a mind that's filled with expectancy, enthusiasm and possibility.
    Barbara Lucas, Put Hand to Plow
    Creativity



  37. Trying to force your goals into fruition is not the key to attaining a confident mindset.  John Franz, Confidence: Winning the Game of Life 
    Goals



    38. focus...can do amazing things!
  38. Focus your mind on your goals and begin to move forward. What you focus your mind on is where you will go.  Alex Uwajeh, Taming the Tongue
    Thoughtful Quotes



  39. People with a high risk tolerance can usually cope with significant changes being made in their life over short periods of time.  Anne Bolender, Clarity Alchemy
    Life



  40. No matter who we are, from the richest of the rich to the homeless guy under the freeway, we all have some kind of work to do every day.  Cary David Richards, The Happiness Habit
    Work



  41. I think we need an experience - an encounter that takes exposed and explained truth to a deeper level in our hearts than it would ever go otherwise.  David Platt, Something Needs to Change
    Short Deep Quotes



    42. Stop looking at the situations in your life as being bad, but rather look at it as a learning experience.
  42. Stop looking at the situations in your life as being bad, but rather look at it as a learning experience.  Michael Austin Jacobs, Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life
    Experience



  43. Listening effectively is one of the most significant aspects of communicating effectively.  Jason Goldberg, Communication Skills for Success
    Listening



  44. Attempts to change or replace a habit without awareness or motivation in place are doomed to failure.  Henry Lee, Habit Master
    Motivational



  45. If you are planning to walk through this world alone, you're looking for loneliness and trouble.  Faith Starr, Stop Self-Sabotaging and Shift your Paradigm to Success
    Trouble Quotes



    46. Too often, too many people rely on others to decide what they want.
  46. Too often, too many people rely on others to decide what they want.  Martin Pelletier, Grow With the Flow
    Decision



  47. Gratitude is the act of being thankful for what you have. It is the emotional expression of appreciation for what is present in your life.  Janeen Latini, Love to Lead. Lead to Love
    Happy Thanksgiving Quotes



  48. I "loved" the people in my life by doing nice things for them and not waiting or hoping for a nice thing to be done back in my direction.  Bryan Cohen, How to Work for Yourself
    Short Love Quotes



  49. If you are going to be fit in mind, emotions, and spirit, you need a strong body to facilitate it.  Patricia King, Dream Big
    Fitness



    50. dont be too hard on yourself...
  50. Don't be too hard on yourself, but learn from your mistakes and decide to be better NOW.  V. Noot, Don't Give Up
    Mistake



  51. You cannot wake up one day and hope that this happens for you. This is something that you need to work on.  Amanda Thompson, The Perfect Husband For Your Wife - You!
    Hope



  52. One of the main problems that money (usually a lack of) can cause is stress.  Lesley Harriot, How To Have Successful Relationships
    Money



  53. Therefore transforming your lifestyle into a frugal lifestyle allows you to have the extra money you need to put back for a retirement plan.   Ricky Gomez, Frugal Living: Frugal Living Made Simple
    Frugal Living Quotes



    54. Kindness is one language that any blind man can see and that any deaf person can hear.
  54. Kindness is one language that any blind man can see and that any deaf person can hear.   Gracia Hunter
    Kindness



  55. The shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, is a reminder from the natural world that life itself is short, and that if we want to change certain aspects of our lives, the time is now.  Maya Green, Resolution Evolution for Moms
    Positive Quotes About Change



  56. Always with the knowledge and the sacred prayer that when you and I flourish - we who give so much and contribute so much, and ask for so little– when we flourish, we can change the world.  Dr. Rachel Talton, Flourish: Have it All Without Losing Yourself
    Knowledge



  57. From self-control, restraint, fortitude, love, courage, and optimism, it is the card that controls our passions for the better.  Michele Gilbert,The Introvert
    Optimistic Quotes



    58. The good and the right communication mean that you are ready to tell the truth and not just hear it.
  58. The good and the right communication mean that you are ready to tell the truth and not just hear it.   Anna Parker, Marriage Help
    Truth



  59. Whether you buy a home that already looks like your dream home, fixing or arranging the interior and yard can add a lot to how much at home you will actually feel.  Christian Olsen, Marriage Tips
    Home



  60. Jealousy is not a singular emotion; it is actually a collection of several. It is made up of a mix of; anger, anxiety, fear, insecurity and helplessness.  Lesley Harriot, How To Have Successful Relationships
    Anger



  61. But if you want to build unbreakable willpower, practicing patience and perseverance in spite of annoying, stupid, difficult things is very important.  Janet Springer, Unbreakable Willpower
    Patience



    62. Some of the happiest people I know, are those who can find a sense of humor in life.
  62. Some of the happiest people I know, are those who can find a sense of humor in life.   Christian Olsen, Marriage Tips
    Humorous Quotes



  63. Getting a good night's sleep is a very important part of health since it is when your body and neurons take the time to repair themselves.  Rocco Cozza, Success Habits For The Morning
    Health



  64. Procrastination tends to waste a huge part of your time, and life. Overcome it now.  D.D. Tai, Mind: How To Pleasure Your Mind Everyday
    Procrastination



  65. A good suggestion would be after a year of frugal living you take a vacation for your efforts.  Ricky Gomez, Frugal Living: Frugal Living Made Simple
    Vacation



    66. Helping someone who needs you will improve their lives, and make you feel better about your own life.
  66. Helping someone who needs you will improve their lives, and make you feel better about your own life.  AJ Winters, The Motivation Switch
    Helping Others



  67. By giving your possessions away, you're not only simplifying your life, but you are helping those who need what you have.   Kathy Stanton, Cutting Back And Loving It
    Simplicity



  68. Notice that all things have a balance and that balance is needed to thrive, to grow, and to live.  James Fullerton, Choose Happiness
    Balance



  69. The Earth’s solid crust is gradually drying out, and it is no exaggeration to predict that one day the major cities will cry out for water and that our great-grandchildren will have to dig for it as today we dig for gold or other valuable substances. Viktor Schauberger, The Fertile Earth
    Water Quotes



    70. No one has ever achieved extreme success without being enthusiastic about taking action.
  70. No one has ever achieved extreme success without being enthusiastic about taking action.   Noel N
    Action



  71. Mostly I love my fellow men, but I get weary now and then of all they do and all they say Berton Braley
    Misanthrope



  72. Not til the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly,
    Shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why. Benjamin Malacia Franklin, Just A Weaver
    The Weaver Poem



  73. The mines of earth no treasures give that could this volume buy;
    In teaching me the way to live, it taught me how to die! George Pope Morris
    My Mother's Bible



    74. There is a destiny that makes us brothers none goes his way alone
  74. There is a destiny that makes us brothers none goes his way alone Edwin Markham, A Creed
    Poems About Brotherhood



  75. Water under the bridge of failure can be drained into bayous of bitterness or channeled into streams of service. William Arthur Ward
    Service To Others



  76. Where did you come from, baby dear? Out of the everywhere into the here. George MacDonald
    Where Did You Come From



  77. Relationships flourish when all the little things you do and say become your habit not your exception. Byron Pulsifer
    When You Forget Valentines Day

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