Twelve Inspirational Quotes for the New Year

“Some men see things as they are and say why – I dream things that never were and say why not.”

George Bernard Shaw

"I never dream of success. I worked for it.”

Estee Lauder

“People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.”

Earl Nightingale

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.”

Stephen A. Brennan

"All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, some which sometimes seemed impossible.”

Orison Swett Marden

“You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.”

Jackson Brown, Jr.

“Whatever you want to do, just do it. Making a damn fool of yourself is absolutely Essential.

Gloria Steinem

I don’t want other people to decide who I am. I want to decide that for myself.

Emma Watson

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.

Thomas Paine

“If not us, who? If not now, when?”

John F. Kennedy

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Abraham Lincoln

Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.

Satchel Paige

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