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Read 200 of the best inspirational quotes from Helen Keller, Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Rabindranath Tagore, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and more to uplift your heart.

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart.”

Helen Keller

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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart.”
Helen Keller
BeautyHeart
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

Edith Wharton

LightKindness
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

Aesop

KindnessSmall Acts
“Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?”

Robert Browning

AmbitionDreams
“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.”

Milton Berle

OpportunityInitiative

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

Maya Angelou

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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
Maya Angelou
PurposePassion
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

Desmond Tutu

GoodnessMaking A Difference
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”
Walt Whitman
PositivityHope
“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.”

Isaac Newton

HumilityGratitude
“The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.”

Arthur C. Clarke

PossibilityCourage

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”

Vince Lombardi

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“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”
Vince Lombardi
ExcellenceEffort
“We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”
Ronald Reagan
Helping OthersKindness
“That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Neil Armstrong

AchievementHistory
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

Robert Frost

ChoicesIndividuality
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
LoveLight

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

Mother Teresa

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“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

Mother Teresa

LoveSmall Acts
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”

Mother Teresa

LoveKindness
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

Anne Frank

Making A DifferenceAction
“In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.”

Anne Frank

Faith In PeopleHope
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Mahatma Gandhi
ServicePurpose
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

Albert Einstein

ImaginationCreativity

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Self WorthConfidence

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About Inspirational Quotes

Inspiration can come from anywhere: a kind word, a brave story, or a single sentence that changes how you see the world. The right quote can lift your mood, remind you of what matters and give you hope when things feel hard.

This collection brings together 200 of the best inspirational quotes about hope, kindness, dreams, courage and making a difference, from people like Helen Keller, Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Anne Frank, Rabindranath Tagore and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Share them with someone who needs encouragement today. For more, explore our [Motivational Quotes](/topics/motivational-quotes) and [Hope Quotes](/topics/hope-quotes).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Inspirational quotes.

What is the most inspirational quote of all time?

Helen Keller's "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart" and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Only in the darkness can you see the stars" are two of the most loved.

What is a good inspirational quote about kindness?

Aesop said, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Maya Angelou added, "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."

What are some inspirational quotes from Indian leaders?

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam said, "Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action." Rabindranath Tagore wrote that he dreamt life was joy, awoke to find it was service, and discovered that "service was joy."

What is the difference between inspirational and motivational quotes?

Motivational quotes push you to take action and keep going. Inspirational quotes lift your heart and remind you of hope, kindness and what matters most. For quotes about action and hard work, see our Motivational Quotes.

Who said "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"?

It's often credited to Plato, but it was actually written by the Scottish author Ian Maclaren in the 1890s. That's why we credit it to him.

What is a short inspirational quote?

Try "Peace begins with a smile," "Do anything, but let it produce joy," "Wherever you go, go with all your heart" or "Hope is a waking dream."