400 Deep Life Quotes and Sayings

This long list of Deep Quotes and Sayings about Life (400 total quotes) took us years to compile. We’re sharing them today in hopes that these powerful words and nuggets of wisdom will inspire you on your journey in life. Enjoy!

400 Deep Life Quotes to Inspire Positive Change

1. “Life is a long lesson in humility.”

2. ”What’s really amazing is when you can actually feel your life going somewhere… like it finally figured out how to get good.”

3. ”A person doesn’t have to be perfect to be exactly what you need.” – Dr. Elliot Reid

4. ”Just move on, you’ll be better off in the long run.”

5. ”You cannot evolve unless you are willing to change. You will never better yourself, if you always cling to what was.” – Leon Brown

6. ”Always keep your head up, because if it’s down you won’t be able to see the blessings that have been placed in your life.”

7. ”Never be ashamed of what you feel. You have the right to feel any emotion that you want, and to do what makes you happy.” – Demi Lovato

8. “Sometimes what you’re looking for comes when you’re not looking at all.”

9. “No matter how long it takes, it will get better.”

10. “Some people will better your life by being in it, while others will better it by staying out.”

11. “Never let a bad situation bring out the worst in you. Choose to stay positive and be strong.”

12. “Sometimes the words we leave unspoken are the most important ones that should have been said.”

13. “Remember how blessed you are to see another day.”

14. “God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith but it’s worth the wait.”

15. “A real relationship will make it through anything.”

16. “Don’t rush and never settle. If it’s meant to be, it will be.”

17. “How you make others feel about themselves, says a lot about you.”

18. ”The rain WILL stop, the night WILL end, the hurt WILL fade. Hope is never so lost that it can’t be found.” – Mandy Hale

19. ”Sometimes God has to break us to make us. It’s just a bend, it’s not the end. We’re all like glow sticks, no matter how much we’re bent and broken our light still shines.” – DeAndre Carswell

20. ”One day you will realize that material things mean nothing. All that matters is the well-being of the people in your life.” – Leon Brown

21. ”It’s sad how quickly people can forget about you, until they want something from you.”

22. ”Hard times may have held you down, but they will not last forever. When all is said and done, you will be increased.” – Joel Osteen

23. ”Sometimes you have to experience the bad, so that you can learn to appreciate the good things that enter your life.” – Leon Brown

24. ”I may not be where I need to be but I thank God I am not where I used to be!” – Joyce Meyers

25. “Sometimes you have to LOVE people from a DISTANCE and give them the SPACE and TIME to get their MINDS right before you let them back into your LIFE.”

26. “Your life will get better when you spend more time building your real life and less time watching reality tv.” – Thema Davis

27. ”Do what your heart desires, never hold back a thing, and don’t worry so much about what the others think, because at the end of the day, what makes you happy is what really matters the most.” – Unknown

28. ”Do not chase people. Be you and do your own thing and work hard. The right people who belong in your life will come to you and stay.” – Wu Tang

29. ”Do not wonder why things are “taking so long.” In fact, everything is rolling out exactly as it needs to, using not a minute more than Perfection requires. Rest easy and be at peace. Life is working its magic even as you take your very next breath.” – Neale Donald Walsch

30. ”Your choices, your actions, and your life. Live it the way you want, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”

31. ”Stop and make sure that everything you are doing right now is really what makes you happy. You can’t just live for some goal in the future and have that be everything . . . have that be it. Because that is what some people do. They get on this road and there are all these signs saying, ‘This way. That way.’ But what if you get there, you get exactly what you wanted, like some people do, except all the things that were wrong, are still wrong. Then what?” -Party of Five

32. ”If you still talk about it, you still care about it.”

33. ”The only person I can try to be better than, is the person I was yesterday.”

34. ”Today is a brand new day. A fresh start. Replace any negativity with positivity. Think happy thoughts. Exercise. Drink lots of water. Fill your body with fuel. Healthy is happy. Inspire yourself. Create. Laugh. Play. Love. Learn. Give someone a compliment. Make a new friend. Do a random act of kindness. It creates good karma. Take chances and finally start living life to its fullest. But no matter what’s thrown at you today, smile and remember, tomorrow’s always a fresh new start.” – Unknown

35. ”There are certain things in life where you know it’s a mistake but you don’t really know it’s a mistake because the only way to really know it is a mistake is to make that mistake and look back and say, “Yup, that was a mistake”. So really, the bigger mistake would be to not make the mistake because then you’ll go your whole life not really knowing if something is a mistake or not. And damn it, I made no mistakes. I’ve done all of this: my life, my relationship, my career mistakes-free.” – How I Met Your Mother (Episode 21)

36. ”Don’t judge someone’s choices without first knowing their reason.”

37. ”The true story is the realization that no time in your life is ever perfect, that even the best memories have cracks you might not see.”

38. ”No other animal knows the difference between Friday and Monday.”

39. ”Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.”

40. ”Take a chance and never let go. Risk everything, lose nothing. Don’t worry about anything anymore. Cry in the rain and speak out loud. Say what you want and love who you desire. Be yourself and not what others want to see. Never blame anyone else if you get hurt because you took the risk and decided who was worth the while.”

41. ”To be successful in life requires enormous sacrifice and determination. Do not follow others, for they have their own destiny. Only you alone can determine your destination. If you fail that journey, there is a path to recovery, many of us have been there. Be satisfied with what you have and your dreams will become a reality.”

42. ”In the very moment you want to give up, give it all you got! You’re on the brink of your breakthrough.” – Aisha Martin

43. ”Look forward with hope, not backwards with regret.”

44. “Sometimes we fall down because there is something down there we’re supposed to find.”

45. ”If you’re struggling, that means you’re progressing.”

46. ”You can’t go through life protecting yourself from everything; you have to take chances, because if you don’t then you might as well not be living.”

47. “Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.”

48. ”Aspire to inspire before you expire.” – Unknown

49. ”Protect your spirit from contamination. Limit your time with negative people.” – Thema Davis

50. ”A girl should be like a butterfly, pretty to see and hard to catch.”

51. ”Don’t create conversations in your head, because they don’t usually go as planned and you’re left with disappointment.”

52. ”To make a woman happy, give her these three things: attention, affection and appreciation.”

53. ”When you release expectations, you are free to enjoy things for what they are instead of what you think they should be.” – Mandy Hale

54. ”We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” – Chuck Palahniuk

55. ”Men with good intentions make promises. Men with good character keep them.” – Unknown

56. “If you keep running back to the person that you need to walk away from… you’ll never create space for better things to arrive.”

57. ”We’re stronger in the places that we’ve been broken.” – Ernest Hemingway

58. ”You should never have to think twice about who your real friends are.”

59. ”Let’s turn our mistakes into lessons and our fears into hopes. We should have faith in ourselves and be strong.”

60. “Sometimes you have to move on, no matter how hard it is.”

70. “Don’t wait too long, you might miss your chance.”

71. “Learn to let go. That is the key to happiness.”

72. ”The most memorable moments in life are the ones you never planned.”

73. ”You should never have to think twice about who your real friends are.”

74. ”People build too many walls and not enough bridges.” – Isaac Newton

75. ”Be yourself. Who else is better qualified.”

76. ”The unhappiest people in this world, are those who care the most about what other people think.” – C. JoyBell C.

77. ”Before you quit, try. Before you talk, listen. Before you react, think. Before you criticize, wait. Before you move-on, forgive.”

78. ”As I’ve grown up, I’ve learned several things. Life is full of disappointments and people you trusted will sooner or later let you down. I’ve learned that often those you love will love someone else and there’s only one way to fall – fast and hard. I’ve learned that out of thousands of smiles, it takes one to touch your heart. I’ve found that words can be deceiving but the truth always lies in a person’s eyes. I’ve learned that everything can change in the blink of an eye and tears often come without invitation. I’ve learned crying can make us stronger and there’s never too much love to go around. I’ve learned that prejudice helps no one and that weapons don’t hurt people, people hurt people.”

79. ”Don’t hurt others just because you’re hurt.”

80. ”Ask yourself if what you are doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.”

81. ”Sometimes what we learn & who we become in the process of waiting is even more important than what we’re waiting for.” – Mandy Hale

82. ”If you can imagine it, you can create it. That beautiful world you dream about, needs positive action to come true.” – Leon Brown

83. ”The moment you’re ready to quit is usually the moment right before the miracle happens. Don’t give up!”

84. ”Detox your life by clearing out fake friends, dead-end jobs, and players posing as life partners.” – Thema Davis

85. ”When you are getting ready to advance to a new season, some people will be removed from your life without warning.” – Mandy Hale

86. ”Some of the best days of your life haven’t happened yet.”

87. ”You may have failed, but you are not a failure. That’s what you did. That’s not who you are.” – Joel Osteen

88. ”People may not realize this, but it’s sadness and despair that sometimes allow a person to grow. Being comfortable with where you’re at often doesn’t motivate you to change or improve your situation. However, being in despair forces you to try to get out of it. That’s why despair is a good thing.”

89. ”When you delete the unnecessary people from your life, good things will start happening for you and it won’t be a coincidence.”

90. ”For every set back, God has a major come back.”

91. ”Stop waiting for approval. Do what you want and live your life.”

92. ”Stop looking for reasons to be unhappy. Focus on the things you do have, and the reasons you should be happy.”

93. ”Sometimes you just have to deal with the fact that life doesn’t always go your way.”

94. ”The bravest thing I ever did was continuing my life when I wanted to die.” – Juliette Lewis

95. ”The people who are still with you at the end of the day are the ones worth keeping.”

96. ”Every end is a new beginning.”

97. ”If you really want something, make an effort. Everything isn’t just going to come to you.”

98. ”All we can do is learn from the past and make peace with it.” – Ada Monroe

99. If you can’t do anything about it then let it go. Don’t be a prisoner to things you can’t change. – Tony Gaskins

100. ”Don’t be sorry the moment ended. Be grateful it happened. Even the shortest chapters have valuable lessons.” – Mandy Hale

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