MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR TEENS
SUBMITTED BY TEENS
"Dream BIG and make it real."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Larissa N., Age 13 --- Indonesia
As people grow older, they seem to be more realistic sometimes even too realistic. They base everything on what is possible to happen not seeing the possibility in impossible things. As a teen we should dream big, dream things that seem impossible, but withGod anything is possible. Start dreaming.
"Don't ever think you're alone in anything you're going through. I've been through the worst and the best. Just remember, for every bad day there are 100 good days."
Written in 2007 by Brittney S., Age 16 --- Massachusetts
It's real, maybe it will help someone like me.
"Never give up. Never back down. Never look back. Keep your aim steady and follow your heart. This is your last chance at life."
Written in 2007 by L.H., Age 14 --- United Kingdom
It keeps me going and with it, I can achieve anything. I used to think all this "listen to your heart" was rubbish. But it works for me.
"Being a fighter isn't about slugging it out in the ring, it's about hitting the mat and getting back up to take some more."
Written in 2007 by David B., Age 16 --- Ireland
This is one that I have thought upon when things get tough. I thought I might share it.
"A slip of a foot you may soon recover, but a slip of a tongue you may never get over."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Divya M., Age 14 --- India
Never say anything wrong to anyone that will hurt his/her heart lest you may repent.
"There is always a solution for a problem; we just might not want to know what that solution is."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by A.C., Age 16
I always think of this when I think a problem I have is the end of the world. God won't give us a problem he knew we couldn't handle.
"If someone breaks your heart, don't mourn over them like they're dead. It's stupid. Instead look at it as an opportunity to become something better than a boyfriend or girlfriend. Become their friend. Friends last longer, have more memories, and have more trust. What more could you ask for?"
Written in 2007 by Jenessa B., Age 14 --- Hawaii
"The moment you think of giving up, think of the reason why you held so long. DO OR DIE is an old saying; DO BEFORE YOU DIE is the new one."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Devika R., Age 17 --- India
I selected this because I was getting fed up of my laziness, which was indirectly affecting my TARGET for which I had worked so long. So just think once... somewhere your short term laziness or comfort is affecting your passion.
"Let something you think grow, and you'll get something beautiful."
Written in 2006 by Brandon S., Age 17 --- Texas
I LOVE this quote. It really inspires me to think and dream big and the outcome will be amazing.
"Promises mean everything, but once they are broken sorry means nothing."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by B.P., Age 18 --- Ohio
My best friend backstabbed me to the point it wasn't believable anymore. She promised to always be there for me, now she's not. I was strong enough to tell her this quote.
"Sometimes I build walls not to keep people out but to see who cares enough to bring them down."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Brittany P., Age 14 --- South Dakota
"When your heart breaks, you fall; just get back up, your heart will heal."
Written in 2007 by Danielle M., Age 13 --- Indiana
"Overcome fear so it cannot overcome you."
Written in 2007 by Edison S., Age 14 --- California
Just wanted to share it to others.
"Don't follow your dream because when you follow something you are always behind it; but chase it, chase your dream."
Written in 2007 by Calvin J., Age 14 --- Washington D.C.
"Learn from yesterday--cherish today--work towards tomorrow."
Written in 2007 by Jonathan L., Age 16 --- Hawaii
This quote advises that people should learn from the past by analyzing history and learning from the past's mistakes. Cherish the present because it goes by too fast. I work toward tomorrow. Have a goal for your future to keep for looking forward tomorrow, while your working toward tomorrow.
"Honesty may not bring you what you want, but it can begin a path for you to be a better person."
Written in 2006 by J. W., Age 13 --- Tennessee
I came up with this quote because I read many quotes about how honesty can positively change everything in your life (and it can), but sometimes, it just won't work. This quote is a revision that I feel apply to all situations.
"Life is like playing a game of snap, always be ready for the perfect opportunity."
Written in 2007 by Reece P., Age 17 --- Australia
"We are what we are by the way we think and act."
Written in 2007 by Isaac Agbemafle
I wrote this after an examination I took. Though I did not fail, I did not like the marks I got. It was because I thought the way everyone thought - that it was difficult and the results reflected it.
"When searching for who you are, follow your heart and not what everybody else expects."
Written in 2007 by Samantha T., Age 14 --- Oklahoma
A while back, I was trying to find out who I was. I became what everybody else wanted me to be and that was far from being me.