139 Positive Thinking Quotes

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a positive mindset can be challenging yet profoundly rewarding. Positive thinking not only enhances our mental well-being but also transforms our perception of life's ups and downs. To inspire and uplift, we've curated a collection of 139 positive thinking quotes that encapsulate the essence of optimism and resilience. Whether you're seeking motivation to kick-start your day or need a gentle reminder of the wonders of a positive attitude, these quotes are sure to energize your spirit and nurture your soul. Embrace the power of positivity and let these words guide you toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.

1. “Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don't just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won't happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you'll love it up here.” - Donald Trump

2. “you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” - Stephen King

3. “The world’s bumper sticker reads: Life sucks, and then you die. Perhaps Christian bumper stickers should read: Life sucks, but then you find hope and you can’t wait to die.” - Ted Dekker

4. “Feast, and your halls are crowdedFast, and the world goes bySucceed and give, and it helps you liveBut no man can help you die” - Ella Wheeler Wilcox

5. “Its a mathematical fact that two negatives make a positive so even under adverse circumstances think positively.” - Dr. Amit Abraham

6. “I told Ella Mae Cheeks Johnson, then age 105, that she was the only person over 80 who I'd ever met who never referred to her physical infirmities or health problems. To which she replied, "I have my difficulties; I do not rejoice in them.” - Patricia Mulcahy

7. “In matters of the heart as well, a certain level of negativity and suspicion is universally recommended. You may try to project a thoroughly positive outlook in order to attract a potential boyfriend, but you are also advised to Google him.” - Barbara Ehrenreich

8. “Of course there must be lots of Magic in the world," he said wisely one day, "but people don't know what it is like or how to make it. Perhaps the beginning is just to say nice things are going to happen until you make them happen. I am going to try and experiment.” - Frances Hodgson Burnett

9. “i held it up, and tried to channel happy dog thoughts toward Cerberus- Alpo commercials, cute little puppies, fire hydrants.” - Rick Riordan

10. “The basic idea is that all things in the universe are intertwined.” - Stephen Richards

11. “The cosmic believer needs the energy of the universe to survive spiritually.” - Stephen Richards

12. “Using your mind is a faster method to getting what you want. I mean, all you have to do is sit there. What could be easier?” - Stephen Richards

13. “I have my own theory: ignorance is bliss. The less you know, the more confident you can be in tackling things.” - Stephen Richards

14. “A thought is a Cosmic Order waiting to happen.” - Stephen Richards

15. “Exhaust your worries and they will soon leave you.” - Stephen Richards

16. “Knowing that the brain is predisposed to religion and spirituality, then might it be that God is a creation of the brain?” - Stephen Richards

17. “You willed yourself to where you are today, so will yourself out of it.” - Stephen Richards

18. “Time and space have no meaning, just as your conscious thoughts are meaningless.” - Stephen Richards

19. “There are no prizes for defying yourself.” - Stephen Richards

20. “To heal physically, one must heal the emotional aspect of the issue first or it will resurface in another way.” - Stephen Richards

21. “Since extra-sensory perception (ESP) is awareness of the world beyond the senses, it would be inappropriate to term this Sixth Sense ‘extrasensory’.” - Stephen Richards

22. “There is no new knowledge, it already exists in the universe.” - Stephen Richards

23. “We tend to think of future inventions and discoveries, but in reality, these things already exist in the knowledge bank of the universe.” - Stephen Richards

24. “You don't manifest dreams without taking chances.” - Stephen Richards

25. “Inaction creates nothing. Action creates success.” - Stephen Richards

26. “Stand out from the crowd, be yourself.” - Stephen Richards

27. “The first rule when you are in a hole is to ask for a hand out!” - Stephen Richards

28. “Poverty: a temporary financial low, curable by money.” - Stephen Richards

29. “Hard work is what you do to make ends meet, easy work is getting others to do the hard work for you.” - Stephen Richards

30. “If the great internet connects us all ... then why are so many of us becoming increasingly isolated?” - Stephen Richards

31. “Minds are like flowers, they only open when the time is right.” - Stephen Richards

32. “When you accomplish the impossible then you can achieve anything.” - Stephen Richards

33. “When others walk away from a lost cause, then that is the time you can step in and seize success.” - Stephen Richards

34. “No matter whether you believe in luck or chance, the final decision is from yourself.” - Stephen Richards

35. “Thrill me, chill me I went in search of money and success, all I got was a bellyful of excess! Now that I've realigned myself I’m on my tip-toes because life is sweet! I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for all the blessings that are manifesting in my life … neat!” - Stephen Richards

36. “The first rule about the low hanging fruit principle is to always watch out for low hanging branches, they’re the ones to take it away from you.” - Stephen Richards

37. “You cannot run at full throttle when applying your mindset to all of the different things running through your head. Focusing is the key to manifesting your desires.” - Stephen Richards

38. “Making excuses is one of a host of self-defeating behaviours and mental patterns that can block your success.” - Stephen Richards

39. “The first place where self-esteem begins its journey is within us.” - Stephen Richards

40. “If we can acquire an attitude of self-belief, then we will surely determine our future actions and our future life opportunities.” - Stephen Richards

41. “Failing to make it to the list of the best 5 students in class or not being named the team captain should not make anyone feel like they have failed.” - Stephen Richards

42. “How we relate with other people is dependent on how we rate ourselves and what we think about ourselves.” - Stephen Richards

43. “A person today who seems to have a great sense of self-esteem has his or her childhood days to thank for it.” - Stephen Richards

44. “What we perceive about ourselves is greatly a reflection of how we will end up living our lives.” - Stephen Richards

45. “We are exactly what our history made us to be.” - Stephen Richards

46. “You don't have to be good at something to be liked.” - Stephen Richards

47. “Our own self-esteem is something we can actually twist in whatever way we want.” - Stephen Richards

48. “If someone does not consider those around them to be valuable and hold only themselves in high regard, they too have a very bad self-esteem.” - Stephen Richards

49. “Winning is great, but if it's not enough then then you'll never have enough!” - Stephen Richards

50. “Positive belief in yourself will give you the energy needed to conquer the world and this belief is the power behind all creation.” - Stephen Richards

51. “Grateful souls focus on the happiness and abundance present in their lives and this in turn attracts more abundance and joy towards them.” - Stephen Richards

52. “Whatever belief we have actually stems from the thankfulness that we feel and this feeling further attracts more happy feelings towards us.” - Stephen Richards

53. “The gratitude that you feel leads to faith in the abundance and with every resonance that radiates from your mind more strong feelings of faith start to reside in you.” - Stephen Richards

54. “Once we open our eyes to the infinite magic that the universe has in abundance, we are sure to be enthralled by what we see and this miraculous creation gets us closer to our dreams and to the world as a whole.” - Stephen Richards

55. “Every sunrise is priceless and you can experience the richness that life holds only when you live life to the full instead of just being an onlooker.” - Stephen Richards

56. “If you take any step, no matter how small it is, towards achieving your dreams then you will surely find the right path and reach the abundance that lies in store for you.” - Stephen Richards

57. “Never allow your mind to wander untamed like a wild animal that exists on the basis of survival of the fittest. Tame your mind with consistent focus on your goals and desires.” - Stephen Richards

58. “With every challenge you face, there is an opportunity hidden that will lead you towards the path of wealth and abundance.” - Stephen Richards

59. “When you act on your beliefs, the realisation that happens is caused by you and this will in turn lead to a consequence.” - Stephen Richards

60. “Circumstances, knowledge or birth do not determine the realisation of your desires. It is only you who are blocking the achievement of your dreams and goals.” - Stephen Richards

61. “You are essentially who you create yourself to be and all that occurs in your life is the result of your own making.” - Stephen Richards

62. “It is not enough if you just live life as it comes to you like a floating leaf in a pond. Make use of the powers bestowed in you and soar like an eagle.” - Stephen Richards

63. “The discontent and frustration that you feel is entirely your own creation.” - Stephen Richards

64. “The difference between being mediocre and achieving excellence is you.” - Stephen Richards

65. “Without desires and dreams, your thoughts do not matter and you can think whatever you want to.” - Stephen Richards

66. “Choice forms the divider which is responsible for the formation of all futures that can be possible.” - Stephen Richards

67. “On the other hand, if the future is not the one you chose then you may have to use your willpower to obtain the future of your liking.” - Stephen Richards

68. “According to the Law of Attraction, the physical reality that you experience at present is drawn towards the future probability you desired when it attains more power.” - Stephen Richards

69. “Failures can be called ‘strengtheners’ as they make you determined to reach your goal with the lessons they teach.” - Stephen Richards

70. “A barrier is a limitation only when you perceive it as one.” - Stephen Richards

71. “In reality there are no limitations. They are vibrant and changeable to whatever form you want them to take to realise your goals.” - Stephen Richards

72. “The realisation that limitations are imaginary will make you strong and overpowering.” - Stephen Richards

73. “Limitations are like mirages created by your own mind. When you realise that limitation do not exist, those around you will also feel it and allow you inside their space.” - Stephen Richards

74. “Catch sunbeams in a mirror! A reflection of a sunbeam can melt an iceberg.” - Lara Biyuts

75. “Success teaches us nothing; only failure teaches.” - Hyman G. Rickover

76. “Optimistic people bring a sense of hope into world. Encouraging people bring a new meaning to life. They help you see past the clouds on a glooming day. They bring sunlight everyday” - Stacey Chillemi

77. “Do not empower your negative thoughts by giving them “legs” so they can run around your mind, creating worries,frustrations, and anxiety in your life.” - Rodolfo Costa

78. “To win the big stakes in this changed world, you must catch the spirit of the great pioneers of the past, whose dreams have given to civilization all that it has of value, the spirit that serves as the life-blood of our own country – your opportunity and mine, to develop and market our talents.” - Napoleon Hill

79. “A positive attitude is most easily arrived at through a deliberate and rational analysis of what’s required to manifest unwavering positive thought patterns. First, reflect on the actual, present condition of your mind. In other words, is the mind positive or not? We’ve all met individuals who perceive themselves as positive people but don’t appear as such. Since the mind is both invisible and intangible, it’s therefore easier to see the accurate characteristics of the mind through a person’s words, deeds, and posture. For example, if we say, “It’s absolutely freezing today! I’ll probably catch a cold before the end of the day!” then our words expose a negative attitude. But if we say, “The temperature is very cold” (a simple statement of fact), then our expressions, and therefore attitude, are not negative. Sustaining an alert state in which self-awareness becomes possible gives us a chance to discover the origins of negativity. In doing so, we also have an opportunity to arrive at a state of positiveness, so that our words and deeds are also positive, making others feel comfortable, cheerful, and inspired.” - H.E. Davey

80. “The question is why one should be so inwardly preoccupied at all. Why not reach out to others in love and solidarity or peer into the natural world for some glimmer of understanding? Why retreat into anxious introspection when, as Emerson might have said, there is a vast world outside to explore? Why spend so much time working on oneself when there is so much real work to be done?” - Barbara Ehrenreich

81. “But when nothing in your life happens in a positive frame, it is difficult to think positively and hope for the best.” - Faraaz Kazi

82. “The power behind taking responsibility for your actions lies in putting an end to negative thought patterns. You no longer dwell on what went wrong or focus on whom you are going to blame. You don't waste time building roadblocks to your success. Instead, you are set free and can now focus on succeeding.” - Lorii Myers

83. “Doctor, I appreciate your diagnosis, but I will not accept your verdict” - Joseph McClendon Iii

84. “To change the world takes time; to change yourself takes courage.” - R.S. Lowel

85. “Well, if it can be thought, it can be done, a problem can be overcome,” - E.A. Bucchianeri

86. “Every goal first started as something in our mind. You have it all within you!” - Deborah Day

87. “The more you take responsibility for your attitudes, the more you can adjust yourself in a forward thinking manner.” - Deborah Day

88. “Positive energy is attracted to positive energy.” - Deborah Day

89. “Rewriting the negative beliefs you have learned is the essence of becoming the director of your life.” - Deborah Day

90. “Beliefs that are good promote your potential and enhance your unique special qualities.” - Deborah Day

91. “The truth is that you are innately good, wise, and powerful. You were created in and for good.” - Deborah Day

92. “The amount of time an individual may spend pondering over what his neighbor has and what he does not, is equivalent to the amount of time the individual has lost in becoming an equal to his neighbors.” - Victoria Addino

93. “Always strive to aim for the highest peak of the goals in life you have set, this way if you manage to reach even half way toward a goal, landing in the middle is not such a bad place to end up.” - Victoria Addino

94. “Never run from the enemy, tackle them” - Victoria Addino

95. “If you ever walk down a path surrounding by negative energy, look for the fork in the path then cross over to the positive side.” - Victoria Addino

96. “Always think extra hard before crossing over to a bad side, if you were weak enough to cross over, you may not be strong enough to cross back!” - Victoria Addino

97. “Appreciate every little beautiful moment in every day of your life. Give it a try and you'll see the world from another perspective.” - Thea Kristine May

98. “We are focus-points of consciousness, [...] enormously creative. When we enter the self-constructed hologrammetric arena we call spacetime, we begin at once to generate creativity particles, imajons, in violent continuous pyrotechnic deluge. Imajons have no charge of their own but are strongly polarized through our attitudes and by the force of our choice and desire into clouds of conceptons, a family of very-high-energy particles which may be positive, negative or neutral. [...] Some common positive conceptions are exhilarons, excytons, rhapsodons, jovions. Common negative conceptions include gloomons, tormentons, tribulons, agonons, miserons."Indefinite numbers of conceptions are created in nonstop eruption, a thundering cascade of creativity pouring from every center of personal consciousness. They mushroom into conception clouds, which can be neutral or strongly charged - buoyant, weightless or leaden, depending on the nature of their dominant particles."Every nanosecond an indefinite number of conception clouds build to critical mass, then transform in quantum bursts to high-energy probability waves radiating at tachyon speeds through an eternal reservoir of supersaturated alternate events. Depending on their charge and nature, the probability waves crystallize certain of these potential events to match the mental polarity of their creating consciousness into holographic appearance. [...]"The materialized events become that mind's experience, freighted with all the aspects of physical structure necessary to make them real and learningful to the creating consciousness. This autonomic process is the fountain from which springs every object and event in the theater of spacetime."The persuasion of the imajon hypothesis lies in its capacity for personal verification. The hypothesis predicts that as we focus our conscious intention on the positive and life-affirming, as we fasten our thought on these values, we polarize masses of positive conceptions, realize beneficial probability-waves, bring useful alternate events to us that otherwise would not have appeared to exist."The reverse is true in the production of negative events, as is the mediocre in-between. Through default or intention, unaware or by design, we not only choose but create the visible outer conditions that are most resonant to our inner state of being [...]” - Richard Bach

99. “Hope abides; therefore I abide.Countless frustrations have not cowed me.I am still alive, vibrant with life.The black cloud will disappear,The morning sun will appear once againIn all its supernal glory.” - Sri Chinmoy

100. “The same view you look at every day, the same life, can become something brand new by focusing on its gifts rather than the negative aspects. Perspective is your own choice and the best way to shift that perspective is through gratitude, by acknowledging and appreciating the positives.” - Bronnie Ware

101. “Stay positive, all other choices are pointless punishments to your psyche.” - Joe Peterson

102. “Once I ran out of excuses, I reclaimed my life. Now, I don't need excuses.” - Jamie Anne Richardson

103. “If you have confidence, if you believe in yourself, you can go anywhere.” - Katie Kacvinsky

104. “When you are relaxed about where you are at in life, things tend to flow more fluidly. It is as if you poke three holes in a bucket of water. The same amount of water is going to flow out the holes whether you let it flow or you shake the bucket. The difference is the amount of turmoil on the inside of the bucket!” - Jennifer O'Neill

105. “Take a walk outside - it will serve you far more than pacing around in your mind.” - Rasheed Ogunlaru

106. “Life is like a sandwich!Birth as one slice,and death as the other.What you put in-between the slices is up to you.Is your sandwich tasty or sour?Allan Rufus.org” - Allan Rufus

107. “I know that when things are at their worst, something better is just around the corner if we just put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward.” - Suzanne E. Anderson

108. “Some people gave up on their wishes and dreams because they’d been disappointed too many times in life and just didn’t have the courage to keep hoping things would change” - Suzanne E. Anderson

109. “how many people never see how beautiful the sky is at night because they simply don’t take the time to look up?” - Suzanne E. Anderson

110. “She silently thanked God for creating such a beautiful universe where anything was possible even when it seemed impossible.” - Suzanne E. Anderson

111. “The statue of the Laughing Buddha act as a good friend. Whenever we are off the track, his smiling face can bring us back to the present moment, to a positive mood.” - Sakshi Chetana

112. “Life is like a game of chess.To win you have to make a move.Knowing which move to make comes with IN-SIGHTand knowledge, and by learning the lessons that areacculated along the way.We become each and every piece within the game called life!” - Allan Rufus

113. “- كن انت صانع قراراتك..فإن صابت تمتعت بها..وان خابت تعلمت منها..” - هبه محمد

114. “Learning is a matter of gathering knowledge; wisdom is applying that knowledge.” - Dr Roopleen

115. “You cannot wish for happiness but you can work towards your life goals and create lasting happiness.” - Dr Roopleen

116. “Believe in yourself. Under-confidence leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy that you are not good enough for your work.” - Dr Roopleen

117. “Attitude is that little thing that will make the most difference in the accomplishment of your goals.” - Dr Roopleen

118. “To be able to live each day with honor, respect and dignity is the greatest achievement of all.” - Dr Roopleen

119. “Celebrating your achievements and applauding your triumphs is a sure way to refuel your enthusiasm and keep yourself motivated for your future endeavours.” - Dr Roopleen

120. “It is not important for life to meet your great expectations. What is important is that you hold high expectations of yourself and meet them greatly.” - Dr Roopleen

121. “There is nothing in this world that you cannot do. Every goal is achievable. You just need to focus on your objectives, be persistent in your efforts and work hard to make it happen. There can be no hurdle uncrossable, no obstacle invincible and no stumbling block insurmountable.” - Dr Roopleen

122. “Enjoy losing weight. Enjoy eating healthy, delicious food. Do not wait until you reach your destination to feel good. Take as much happiness and joy as you can from your weight loss journey.” - Harry Papas

123. “If you fill your head with positive thoughts, there won't be any room left for negative ones.” - Orrin Woodward

124. “I began to realize how important it is to be able to know your gifts and dreams, to live in the moment, to work less hard and to let things flow. I embraced the fact that worry never is a good thing. I learned that I could control my thoughts, which then affects my feelings and the quality of my life.” - Sheri Kaye Hoff

125. “Success doesn't come to you; you go to it.” - T. Scott McLeod

126. “When you arise in the moring, think of what a precious privelege it is to be alive-- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love” - Marcus Aurelius

127. “No matter what is happening in the world, I continue to believe in humanity. The power of positive thinking is always enough.” - Britt Skrabanek

128. “Remain assiduously stubborn with your positive thinking, sooner or later the world around you will give up and let you have your way” - Carl Henegan

129. “We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.” - William Arthur Ward

130. “Positivity is like harmonics and patterns. Create positivity in your life, and allow it to interfere with more positivity. Allow that positivity to vibrate alongside more paths. The end result, is a beautiful day. However, why stop there? There is a reason that positivity parallels harmonics and patterns, so keep it going towards dream's end. If you feel like there isn't enough positivity in your life to get your day started, don't worry, I have plenty, so you can take some of mine. Infinity minus 1 is still infinity, so take some positivity from me, bathe in it, sing with it, and know that today, there is success within your value -- for you were able to wake up and treasure another day.” - Lionel Suggs

131. “Positive thinking is great, if you'll take action.” - Guy Harduf

132. “It is your responsibility to make sure that positive emotions constitute the dominating influence of your mind.” - Napoleon Hill

133. “Wer auf dem Kopf geht, der hat den Himmel als Abgrund unter sich.” - Paul Celan

134. “The author, then in the final stage as a candidate for Delta Force, was asked by the unit's foreboding colonel what he thought of the evaluation's Stress Week. He responded that he was waiting for it to begin, reasoning that, used to responsibility for others while leading a platoon, he only had himself to worry about. However hard the trial, he got four meals a day, nobody shot at, him, and the weather was pleasant.” - Eric Haney

135. “I keep going;I keep writing because I know something good will happen, and I want to see it when it happens.” - Millicent Ashby

136. “Things will happen that you can’t prevent, things will fall apart that you can’t hold together, but ultimately you’re shaping yourself and that final product speaks volumes about who you really are, not what people see you as or what you want to be.” - Erik Tomblin

137. “Say NO to negativity and say YES to positivity. Negativity has no place in your life.” - Stephanie Lahart

138. “Decide that life is good and you are special. Decide to enjoy today. Decide that you will live life to the fullest now, no matter what. Trust that you will change what needs changing, but also decide that you're not going to put off enjoying life just because you don't have everything you want now. Steadfastly refuse to let anything steal your joy. Choose to be happy...and you will be.” - Donna Fargo

139. “Eventually it became clear that our emotions, attitudes, and thoughts profoundly affect our bodies, sometimes to the degree of life or death. Soon mind-body effects were recognized to have positive as well as negative impacts on the body. This realization came largely from research on the placebo effect—the beneficial results of suggestion, expectation, and positive thinking.” - Larry Dossey