Daily Quote

Today’s quote comes from the legendary queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penning love songs was this pop superstar’s particular talent. In today’s quote, Camilo Sesto gifts us with a simple goal for daily life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s quote, the actor best known for bringing King T’Challa to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe reflected on his groundbreaking path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s quote comes from Ocean Vuong’s debut novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous. It imbues a simple act with an expansive purpose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we begin to move beyond artificial social divisions? Today’s quote, from Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, suggests a first step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The beloved Princess Diana embraced vulnerability in today’s quote, sharing the mindset that helped her ignore pressures to conform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s quote, celebrated relationship therapist Esther Perel names two foundational elements of love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s always on EGOT-winner Rita Moreno’s mind? Today’s quote peeks into her thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the one title you don’t actually need to claim in order to be an artist? Today’s quote has the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An essential part of greatness is resilience, as shown in today’s quote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s quote reminds us that it is best to be proactive to find the world you want to live in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our actions can resonate well beyond what we ever dreamed. Today’s quote is a nod to the dance between impact and intention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s quote is a powerful example of how and why words matter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever laughed through your tears? Today’s quote is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do you turn when you have a bad day? Today’s quote offers a constructive coping method for parsing stormy thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s quote entertains the belief that age is just a number, and youth is a state of mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a poem from the 13th century, Rumi paints a picture of a place untouched by judgment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rigid beliefs might bring us more comfort than living in uncertainty, but at what cost? Today’s quote embraces ambiguity over dogma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From an iconic punk rock singer who once masterfully covered Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” today’s quote is a reflection on youth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s quote meditates on the ways we wield the tools we have.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delivered in Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower, today’s quote is a revelatory moment for the novel’s protagonist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s quote, from a Colombian superstar and one of Spotify’s most-streamed artists, reminds us that sometimes it’s best to go big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her quote today, acclaimed writer and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir gives us a framework for understanding how women are “othered” in society.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s quote explains the subtle difference between being right and doing what’s right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why would the second ever First Lady of the United States threaten rebellion? Today’s quote, from an impassioned letter to President John Adams, holds the answer.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a monumental figure in feminism and civil rights, today’s quote is an expression of radical awareness, empathy and solidarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes a good life? Whatever your answer, you can trust it isn’t one-size-fits-all. Today’s quote defies mass produced definitions of success.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off Women’s History Month with today’s quote from the beloved icon of civil rights, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s quote reflects on fear, action, and agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you carry the friends you keep, when you can’t be physically present with them? Today’s quote offers a way to stay close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotions can come at us fast — especially when they’re intermixed. Today’s quote is a case of opposite emotions attracting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All creative endeavors involve some form of risk taking. Today’s quote is a guard against listening too closely to the critics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a history-making actor, today’s quote is a reflection on the knowledge that can make or break a person’s confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we learn from our own personal past? Today’s quote offers some insight.

Today’s quote is an observation from the renowned chemist and physicist, Marie Curie.

Faint of heart? Not after listening to today’s quote, from a Brazilian icon known for her wide-ranging musical stylings.

Today’s quote is part of a poem that calls for solidarity against injustice. 

Tune into the mind of the commander, politician and economist who inspired the eponymous hit musical, Hamilton. 

Today’s quote comes from a song of the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best known for his beloved novella, The Little Prince, today’s quote comes instead from the author’s memoir. 

Valentine’s Day may be behind us… but celebrating love is timeless! Today’s quote finds the brilliance of romance matched by true friendship. 

The 32nd U.S. President delivered today’s quote in an address to college students in Georgia. It is an antidote to inertia. 

Happy Valentine’s Day, listeners. Does today’s quote describe a love you’ve felt in your life? 

\Where would we be without love? Today’s quote gives us a metaphor for how love binds us together.

Today’s quote comes from a satirical novel, The Sirens of Titan, which used immorality, memory, and aliens to analyze humanity’s search for meaning.

How do you find calm in a storm? Today’s quote offers two simple things you can do to invite peace.

Today’s quote comes from a novel held in the highest esteem: Anna Karenina. It’s about longing, and the gravitational pull of love. 

As much as we might like to leave the past behind us, the lives and lessons of the generations before us are vital. Today’s quote explains why ignorance is not always bliss.

You can meet cynicism and doubt with a matching bout of defeatism, or you can take your cue from today’s quote — inspiration that simmers with invincibility.

In today’s quote, Portugal’s first international celebrity names the quality that helped her gain global acclaim. 

There’s no shortage of things pulling our attention away from the present moment — from transportive fantasies to nettling fears. Re-root yourself with the help of today’s quote, a lyric from Gilberto Gil’s song “Aqui e agora.” 

Today’s quote brings us to the source of musical soundscapes, where every song is a refraction of its creator’s whims and wants; a distillation of desire and despair. 

Can you see yourself in the face of a neighbor, a lover, a friend… an enemy? Today’s quote is a reflection on empathy, and the understanding we gain in moments of encounter. 

In a world filled with options and opportunities, some decisions are more essential than others. Today’s quote is a check-in for how we choose to act toward ourselves. 

We’re still learning about sleep’s biological purpose. But life is more than a sum of scientific processes. Today’s quote offers a social reason for midnight reprieves. 

The late civil rights leader remains a bright source of inspiration for the kind of bold action and clear-eyed conviction needed to shake up harmful status quos.

What does it mean to make the most of our time alive? Today’s quote, from a legendary right fielder whose life was tragically cut short, lays out a straightforward directive. 

Take it from the ultra-successful artist who paved the way for the likes of Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez: fame never equals fulfillment. Today’s quote paints a vivid picture of where meaning lies. 

Today’s quote comes from the inimitable Stacey Abrams in her 2020 book, Our Time Is Now. Big, splashy wins can make us feel good — but they’re not always what’s needed to make a difference. 

From the legendary science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin, today’s quote is about the dangers of denial.

Today’s quote, pulled from Bennett’s highly praised novel, The Vanishing Half, is a poetic reflection on the functions of the heart. 

From Steinbeck’s 1962 travelogue, Travels with Charley: In Search of America, today’s quote deals in eternal opposites, and poses a question about our capacity for appreciation.

Today’s quote comes from the dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451. In a society in which books are burned and reading is criminal, is there any value to the written word?

Today’s quote is a meditation on fate and free will, and the consequences of choosing what will determine your life.

The finality of death makes it a formidable concept to contend with. But today’s quote suggests that is not as imposing as we fear.

Imprisoned under Mussolini’s fascist regime, Antonio Gramsci grappled with his sense of hopefulness. His quote today relays the tension between his mind and his will.

From the iconic co-founder of Apple, today’s quote is a warning against trading in your originality, and uncritically conforming to the ideals of another.

As the first woman and first Black and South Asian American to be elected V.P., she stands alone in the history books. But her quote today is a reminder that solidarity can be a powerful force against even the most intimidating obstacles. 

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of… disappointment? Today’s quote offers a trap door into a reflection on gratitude — the less fickle cousin of happiness. 

When violence erupts and injustice occurs, it’s tempting to want to move quickly on. But as today’s quote explains, there can be no healing without a reckoning.

From the bestselling novel Blindness, today’s quote poses a rhetorical question about living in the moment. 

Today’s quote invites us to think less and feel more. 

Plans can fail. Circumstances can change. And sometimes, we have to pivot away from derailed expectations. Today’s quote shares a simple mindset when that happens.

No experience was off limits for this beloved writer and world traveler. His quote today offers some food for thought on making the most of your life.

Mistakes and regret can fracture our nerve, but today’s quote illuminates a surprising path to finding fulfillment. 

Some ideals seem persistently unattainable. But, as today’s quote argues, that doesn’t make them any less worth fighting for. 

What’s your deepest fear? Today’s quote, from the bestselling book Born a Crime, overlooks common phobias for a definitively unsettling phenomena.

Today’s quote offers permission to mess up, make mistakes, and free ourselves from the gripping fear of failure.

A dire diagnosis inspired today’s quote, about what one man chose to do with the time he was given.

Today’s quote, from the 2015 book Why Not Me?, is a self-love anthem from actress Mindy Kaling. 

From the 2013 novel Lowland, today’s quote affirms that our dreams for the future — however far-fetched they may seem — help us fill in the outlines of our present.

Today’s quote, from the poem La Vita Nuova, is a reminder that tomorrow’s history begins today. 

From the acclaimed novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, today’s quote explores the divide between failure and success. 

In today’s quote, the beloved author of Alice in Wonderland imagines a warm exchange between nature’s elements.

Today’s quote, from a champion of disenfranchised people, speaks to the possibilities within ourselves, and the interiority which both nurtures and hides our ambitions. 

Doubt can be seen as an enemy of action, hindering an ability to move with conviction. What if it was regarded instead as an ally to innovation? 

Moving deeper into the decade, we inevitably carry with us remnants of the past year. Today’s quote spotlights one thing we can shed to make room for what’s new.

On the cusp of a new year, today’s quote reminds us that every fresh start necessitates an ending. As 2020 fades, what are you releasing, and what are you looking forward to? 

If the odds were anything to go by, no one would have the audacity to succeed. Today’s quote offers one way to fly in the face of the odds, and keep moving forward. 

The legendary running back had every reason to boast of his accomplishments. His quote today, though, takes a different tact. 

Today’s quote, from an acclaimed feminist theorist and social activist, describes what happens when we open ourselves up to love’s transforming powers. 

Life’s momentum can make it hard to slow down and reflect. Today’s quote, from a Spanish breakup remix, is an invitation to take stock of the future we’re each building for ourselves.

After you listen to today’s quote, spend some time with its source: the song “Gracias a la Vida,” a melodic celebration of life’s most compelling gifts. 

Which days do you hold most sacred? A treasured anniversary, an annual tradition? Today’s quote commemorates personal, intimate holidays over commercialized celebrations.

Today’s quote deals with the all-consuming tunnel vision that failure and regret can sometimes create. If we refocus our gaze, new possibilities await. 

Hope is a lifeline in times of despair. Today’s quote, from a woman who once faced a bleak future and changed its course, radiates hopefulness.

Advocating for her rights brought her to a landmark Supreme Court victory. Curtis’s quote today represents the belief that anchored her activism. 

There's a hidden backstory to almost everything we know or believe. And as today's quote proposes, it's up to us to find it.

An independent thinker from a young age, Martí wielded language to make a difference. Both his skill and his capacity for empathy are put on display in today’s quote. 

Today’s quote, from an actor who broke barriers, is a hopeful take on having big goals. 

Menchú’s steady advocacy has helped transform the lives of indigenous Guatemalans. Her quote today is about persistence.

From humble beginnings to Heavyweight Champion… Today’s quote is a piece of energizing self-talk that helped one boxer rise through the ranks. 

Sure, talent is important — but today’s quote reminds us that the true foundation of success is a strong work ethic. 

Where is home to you? What feelings does it evoke? Today’s quote is a reminder that you can travel the world, and still want more than anything to end up at home. 

Before you gear up to set 2021 goals, remember to be gentle with yourself. As today’s quote affirms, the future is hazy — and that’s not always a bad thing.

In search of words to live by? Start here, with a quote that guides us to action over complacency. 

What’s the most valuable thing you could give someone? Today’s quote, from the musician’s hit song “No Tengo Dinero,” is a palms-open offering.

Today’s quote is from a forceful orator whose speeches hugely impacted the conversations around emancipation, feminism, and human rights.

When it comes to solving problems, there’s one item you can leave out of your toolbox: denial. Today’s quote is geared toward honest admission, and change. 

There’s no precise recipe for a life well lived, but today’s quote offers four ingredients with a vivifying alchemy. 

She was a trailblazing social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. Today’s quote from Florence Nightingale speaks to her boldness, and the key to making a meaningful difference.

How do you choose the company you keep? Today’s quote, from a British-Somali poet, offers one criterion.

From the author’s bestselling novel “Like Water for Chocolate,” today’s quote is a testament to love and devotion.

Today’s quote, from one of the greatest soccer players of all time, focuses not on individual effort and talent, but on the qualities of a team leader.

If you’ve ever worked toward a goal, you know success is never guaranteed… but neither is failure. Today’s quote is a hopeful take on trying, and trying again.

Today’s quote attests that if you’re good at something, it doesn’t necessarily come easily — especially when you continually raise your own bar.

The holiday season can be one of thankfulness, reflection… and zealous consumer spending. Today's quote is a reminder of where you can find life's greatest gift.

So much of life, at every level, is a collaboration. Today’s quote is from a musical theater legend, who explains the magic-making power of teamwork. 

Is there ever a silver lining to hard situations? Today’s quote, from a sports icon who opened up about a daunting diagnosis in the ‘90s, looks on the bright side.

Is anything eternal? Today’s quote offers one way to extend the life of your favorite things.

Adapting to new realities can feel like an earth-shifting task — but as today’s quote affirms, change has always been the way of the world.

Today’s quote is a punchy refrain reminding us of the deeply intertwined, and sometimes fraught, relationship between survival and self-acceptance. 

Today’s quote is the go-to mantra of explorers everywhere, pulled from the first volume of Tolkien’s epic Lord of the Rings saga.

Has a more relatable definition of friendship ever been penned? Today’s quote, from Lewis’s 1960 book “The Four Loves,” is worth sharing with your BFF. 

Sometimes, following the rules only gets you so far. Today’s quote flips the script on the relationship between conventions and creativity. 

How do you honor the trust someone shows in you when they come to you for advice? In today’s quote, Dr. Welch proposes an unconventional tack.

Today’s quote comes from the so-called “mother of Afro-Peruvian dance.” It’s a reflection on suffering, and how to approach what gives us pain.

Awash in nostalgia, we can override the pain of our past. Today’s quote is an instruction not to soften the sharp edges of difficult memories, but to learn from them.

How do you begin to confront and collapse the barriers to genuine, positive change? Today’s quote, from a prolific author and activist, points us in the right direction.

Illusionists know: We often see what we want to see, or what we expect to see, instead of what’s really in front of us. But today’s quote identifies a group of people who might be immune to such tunnel vision.

Take it from the mind behind Sherlock Holmes: Noticing even the smallest details can unlock the biggest rewards. 

How did the great artists of the Italian Renaissance create their masterpieces? Today’s quote gives insight into one visionary’s process. 

In a world full of influencers, we’re rarely left unswayed in matters of everyday life. Today’s quote is an argument for being left to our own devices. 

Are we bound to repeat history forever? Today’s quote takes a curious look at the stubborn forces holding us back.

Impermanence cuts both ways: all things, good and bad alike, eventually pass. Today’s quote offers a chance to meditate on the relentless passage of time.

Some legacies blossom out of fear. Today’s quote centers the fear of a revolutionary figure, which he used as a catalyst for a life full of impact.

She was held up as an icon of beauty and glamour, but Marilyn Monroe knew the value of imperfection. Her quote today favors the wild, the unexpected, and the countercultural. 

Her life was a testament to resilience, and overcoming adversity to rise up. Her quote today is hard-won wisdom that can help us keep going. 

Today, receive nourishment and encouragement from a “troublemaker” who did an extraordinary amount of good in the U.S. during some of the country’s darkest days.

The ways we process and live with our own pain are monumentally important. Today’s quote provides a visual metaphor for how suffering is passed on to others.

Making things and putting them out into the world can feel vulnerable and exposing. Today’s quote gives a perspective that makes expression less high-stakes.

Grief can be fraught with a sense of losing control. Today’s quote, written in the wake of a tragedy, outlines three mindsets that can help us keep moving.

With a play on words, today’s quote reminds of what is truly important during turbulent times. 

Take it from a revolutionary inventor: Our greatest setbacks and disappointments can open us up to new ideas, perspectives, and creations that can change the world. 

When fear rises up within us, we can find some amount of comfort in today’s quote — a reminder that we do not need to be fearless to do great things.

How do you right a wrong? Today’s quote, from a civil rights icon, offers a first step. 

This legendary leader has spent decades advocating for transgender visibility and human rights. Her quote today is a reflection of her resilience and optimism.

She’s a record-holding Brazilian soccer player with immense talent. Her quote today speaks to the relationship between sacrifice and success.

Can the grotesque ever be good? Today’s quote enlaces the beautiful with the ugly, and confronts us with a tension that exists in both fantastical films and plain reality.

Best known for his roles in horror films, Vincent Price’s quote today offers permission to indulge in the spookiness of the season.

What do you do with your sorrow? Today’s quote can serve as a cautionary tale against burying our sadness.

Today’s quote outlines a common tension in life: defining your own experiences for yourself, and managing the expectations and wishes of others.

Today’s quote is this seasoned entertainer’s signature phrase. It’s a dash of lighthearted irreverence that reminds us life is a performance.

For some of us, strong emotions can be uncomfortable, and easier to deny than face. Today’s quote advocates for not only letting ourselves experience that discomfort, but learning from it too.

Today’s quote is an emotional lyric translated from the song “Rie Y Llora,” performed by revolutionary Latin singer Celia Cruz.

What do you seek now in — and from — life? Today’s quote, from the multi-genre author Jorge Luis Borges, relays the evolution of his desires.

In 1862, Smalls was an enslaved man until he commandeered a Confederate ship and sailed its crew to freedom. Hear his thoughts on how opportunity can change the course of life.

She was an 18th century feminist whose writings advanced the conversation on women’s rights. While today’s quote is brief, it speaks volumes.

Today’s quote is pulled from the introduction of Shelley’s most famous novel, “Frankenstein.” It reflects her thoughts on how creativity comes to life. 

Unless you can time travel, there are no do-overs in life — but that doesn’t make redemption impossible. Today’s quote focuses on our unwritten futures, and the possibilities within. 

What is motivation? Where does it come from? The author of “The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People” shares his insight.

Today’s quote is an example of embracing shortcomings with humor.

Today’s quote is an optimistic appraisal of a very human response to hostility.

Today’s quote, from one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, is a reminder that when it comes to achieving greatness, limits can be a good thing. 

Today’s quote is a piece of philosophy from a legendary movie star and icon whose dedication to his craft set him apart. 

If you’ve ever been accused of daydreaming, today’s quote offers a defense. It comes from a renowned activist and feminist who was invested in creating a new tomorrow. 

Today’s quote is a strong-willed reaction to disappointment, from a school principal who tried something new and failed. 

Today’s quote, like Zappa’s unconventional music, is a reflection of the artist’s keen mind and embrace of new ideas.

Today’s quote is an iconic call to action, from a renowned advocate for workers, immigrants and women.

Today’s quote is an example of what we can extend to others, and a beautiful thing to open ourselves to and receive. 

Today’s quote is from one of the most influential computer scientists of all time. It’s an optimistic directive to create the future you want. 

Today’s quote is a mantra for pursuing our dreams with passion and fervor. 

Today’s quote reveals valuable sources of learning and information… if we have the courage to face them. 

Today’s quote is a reminder of why setting goals and intentions is important.

Today’s quote is a definition of courage, from an English author known for his risk-taking satirical writings.

Today’s quote features a surprising virtue, from a prolific 19th century Nicaraguan writer and poet. 

In a beautiful meditation on life and presence, this Brazilian poet gives us a glimpse into her joy. 

Today’s quote is a reminder of what heroic acts can actually look like, and that caped crusaders aren’t the only ones who can make a difference.

Today’s quote, from a Nobel laureate, prods us to take action when problems arise.

Today’s quote is from a pop superstar who has been open about her struggles with mental health. 

How do you describe who you are? Today’s quote, from a massively influential figure in philosophy, offers one possible definition. 

Today’s quote is a cry of victory allegedly used to describe a battle against the Greek Kingdom of Pontus.

How do you inject boldness into the way you live life? Today’s quote, from a hugely popular Spanish singer-songwriter, helps show us.

He was exiled from Uruguay during a military dictatorship. Today’s quote, from Bendetti’s poem “Don’t Play It Safe,” are words you can live by.

While popularized by van Gogh, today’s quote originates from a 19th century novel written by Emile Zola.

Today’s quote illustrates that it’s not always the cards we’re dealt that determine our lives—but how we play them. 

What might you find on the other side of fear? Today’s quote, from a minister and self-help guru, shines a light. 

Today’s quote, from a hockey player nicknamed “The Great One,” tells us the stakes of not taking chances. 

Today’s quote is a reminder that failure isn’t the end. It comes from a man who would know: he found incredible success at a young age… and lost it all overnight.

She was a famed movie star in the 1940s and ‘50s. In today’s quote, María Félix understands the power our words can have.

Perhaps most well known for his book “The Alchemist,” Paulo Coelho has had a long and storied career as a writer. His quote today reminds us that our paths will include good and bad, and both can be embraced.

He was a fast-paced inventor who always looked forward to the next challenge. Today’s quote is a reminder to shed our worries, and find perspective. 

Today’s quote comes from a master storyteller who honed his skills while working as a traveling salesman, and later stressed the importance of personal development over sales figures. 

As a theoretical physicist, Frank Wilczek engages some of the most complex topics of our time. His quote confronts one of the biggest obstacles to making breakthroughs. 

Today’s quote has traveled from a 1985 poem to the celebrated Oxford Book of Quotations to a prominent politician’s twitter feed.

She didn’t let criticism stop her from practicing an unconventional—and successful—treatment method. Elizabeth Kenny’s quote today can help us overcome negativity.

Today’s quote comes from an artist who was bedridden by injuries at a young age, and who used her art to unleash herself. 

Today’s quote comes from the Brazilian author’s book, “Dom Casmurro.”

Today’s quote reflects on the relationship between failure and success, acknowledging how intertwined they can be.

Today’s quote is from a legendary Hollywood actress, who knew exactly how to live life to the fullest.

Today’s quote shows us what we sacrifice when we live in fear. 

Today’s quote is a reminder that how we approach our emotions can make all the difference.

Today’s quote comes from the author of “The Power of Positive Thinking.” 

Today’s quote, attributed to the popular 20th century artist Salvador Dalí, is a metaphor for intelligence.

Today’s quote comes from Clarice Lispector’s novel, “The Hour of the Star.” It’s a statement on mastering one’s craft.

Today’s quote is from a prolific writer and diarist, who reflected on the life-expanding energy of bravery.

Today’s quote is from motivational speaker Jim Rohn, who encourages us to stay in the driver’s seat.

Comedian Milton Berle was an expert in creating his own destiny, as his quote today attests. 

Today’s quote is from the 18th century French philosopher’s most shocking novel, “The Indiscreet Jewels.” 

Today’s quote, from ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, speaks to the dangers of retribution.

Today’s quote is from the Chilean poet’s collection of poems, “One Hundred Love Sonnets,” and is a perfect reminder of the purity of love. 

Today’s quote could be passed off as a modern feminist motto. Instead, it comes from the 17th century. 

Today’s quote may sound familiar… It’s a timeless piece of wisdom that can be traced back to the 6th century B.C.E.

Today’s quote is a breezy—but powerful—line from Morrison’s 1977 novel, “Song of Solomon.” 

Today’s quote is no-frills advice from a critically acclaimed poet and publisher.

Today’s quote is from the journal of a renowned philosopher, who in 1844 ruminated on the nature of living—and understanding—one’s life.

Today’s quote, on the enduring allure of books, comes from a 1984 novel by award-winning author Julian Barnes.

Today’s quote is from the famous Yankees catcher, Yogi Berra, who often offered “Yogi-isms” that applied to baseball and life. 

She was a Black novelist who helped shape the Harlem Renaissance. Today’s quote comes from West’s acclaimed 1995 collection of stories and essays, “For Richer, For Poorer.” 

With a nickname like “The Liberator,” you know Simón Bolívar has uncommon insight into the language of revolution.

Today’s quote, from Senegalese novelist and women’s rights activist Mariama Bâ, explores the beauty—and strength—of friendship. 

She’s a singular force in science, and one of the most illuminating voices in conversation. Today’s quote is an apt warning from Jane Goodall. 

A well-known comedian during the 1920s and ‘30s, Fields was an expert in navigating humor and tragedy, as his quote today demonstrates.

Today’s quote, from an internationally renowned self-help author, is a reminder that for better or worse, we create the world we live in.

She’s an inspirational leader and Nobel Prize laureate, and today’s quote comes from her July 2013 speech to the United Nations. 

From breaking his back to breaking records… Bob Moore knows all about making a comeback. 

The next time you need a hero, turn to today’s quote from the poet Allyson Patridge.

Today’s quote, from British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan, centers on trust and what it takes to earn it.

Today’s quote, from American businessman William Feather, lays out a simple litmus test for evaluating a successful life. 

British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst spent decades championing women’s rights. Her quote today is from one of her trials, where she faced a charge of “inciting to disorder.” 

As the first Black woman elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm was not afraid of disrupting the status quo—and as today’s quote demonstrates, she knew just how to continue the momentum of progress.

Today’s quote comes from Bhutto’s essay, “Reflections on Working Toward Peace.” What does it really take to bring harmony? 

Today’s quote, from one of France's most popular dramatists, points to the life-long work of quieting our inner critic.

Today’s quote drives home that when it comes to impacting the world around us, the most important thing isn’t finding inspiration… It’s what you do with it.

The woman behind today’s quote would likely agree that laughter is medicine, especially to our ego-inflicted wounds. 

Today’s quote comes from a German-American anthropologist, who was one of the most prominent figures in his field. 

Today’s quote comes from a 1982 interview with India’s first—and only—female Prime Minister. It’s a short reminder of the power of a simple gesture. 

At first read, today’s quote seems almost defeatist, like an Eeyorish motto taking a gloomy outlook on ambition. But far from thwarting potential, these words can help unleash it.

Today’s quote was made famous by George Washington, the first President of the United States.

Today’s quote is from American newscaster David Brinkley, who used a striking metaphor to illustrate what can happen when adversity threatens to overwhelm.

Today’s quote comes from contemporary Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos. Written in 1978, his words signal a radical hope in the face of injustice.

Today’s quote is from the American abolitionist and women’s rights activist, Sojourner Truth. Her words speak to age-old belief of mind over matter.

Today’s quote comes from Michelle Obama’s 2011 speech to the Young African Women Leaders Forum. Her words are stirring, and a balm to anyone feeling defeated or small. For more quotable Michelle Obama, her brand new podcast is out today. Listen for free at spoti.fi/TMOPonSpotify2

Today’s quote is from the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of the founders of a literary movement that exalted emotion and free expression. 

Today’s quote is from renowned UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, whose career yielded valuable insights into how we can best orient ourselves around things like talent and fame.

Today’s quote is from clinical psychologist and self-help author, Harriet Braiker. It contains cautionary advice against working toward something unattainable. 

Today’s quote is from military leader Napoleon Bonaparte. A skilled statesman, he knew well how to persuade and galvanize. 

Today’s quote comes from Smith’s award-winning novel, White Teeth, which explores colonization and the impact a person’s history has on their present.

Today’s forward-looking quote is from award-winning television personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey.

Today’s quote, from teacher, critic and editor Margaret Fuller, is a poetic call to action.

Today’s quote comes from a 1984 interview with legendary singer-songwriter David Bowie. How much of art is intellect, and how much is intuition? 

Commonly misattributed to Aristotle, today’s quote reminds us what it takes to achieve excellence.

Today’s quote is from the early 20th century author and poet Muriel Strode—a true model for trailblazers and adventure seekers. 

Today’s quote, from beloved author, professor, and motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia, highlights how the intimacy of friendship can take on larger-than-life meaning. 

Today’s quote is from American novelist Edith Warton, from her 1902 poem “Vesalius in Zante.” It contains two ways you can help make the world shine.

Today’s quote is from one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serena Williams. She’s no stranger to rivalries, but off the court, the star player serves kindness and encouragement. 

If you’ve ever made a “bad” decision, today’s quote—often attributed to Will Rogers, an American film actor in the 1920s and ‘30s—offers some relief.

Today’s quote is from civil rights activist, poet and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Walker. She reminds us that so-called flaws can be unlikely sources of true beauty. 

What’s the key to staying young? Today’s quote from Irish playwright and political activist George Bernard Shaw gives some insight.

Today’s quote is from the diary of Anne Frank, a Dutch-German Jewish teenager who was a victim of the Holocaust.

Lange is known for her depression-era photographs of farmers and migrants. But before she could create a picture, she first had to see a story. 

Every princess wants to be swept off her feet... right? Today's quote, from the author of young adult series The Selection, reminds us otherwise. 

How do you create works of art with depth? Take it from this French filmmaker: Put aside boundaries and conventions—and follow the emotions.

In the kitchen, as in life, innovation and adaptation are the name of the game—and no one knows that better than this chef and Nobel Peace Prize nominee.  

It’s a paradox: The more successful you get, the more people want to see you fail… Today’s quote gives you a handy mantra when dealing with critics. 

For better or worse, the head and the heart are not always in communication—and today’s quote from celebrated author G.K. Chesterton is a valuable reminder. 

Today’s quote is from French novelist, philosopher, and Nobel Laureate Albert Camus, whose words challenge us to be present in every experience.

Only a month after hearing his ALS diagnosis, Gehrig told a packed crowd at Yankee stadium the things he was most grateful for in the world. 

Life’s simple pleasures are at the center of today’s quote, taken from The Hobbit—Tolkien’s fantastical tale of adventure.

Today’s quote is paraphrased from Frost’s poem, “A Servant of Servants.” It offers a reminder for when tragedy threatens to overwhelm our lives.

Brown’s quote reminds us that there’s one thing we need to break the habit of—and that’s doubting ourselves.

Alexander conquered most of the known world of his time. He knew better than most how the actions of one individual could impact the fate of family members, neighbors… even societies. 

Roosevelt was known for his rugged masculinity, sweeping charisma, and substantial governmental reforms. He accredited much of his greatness to his can-do attitude, as expressed in today’s quote!

Today, Charlotte Brontë is known as the author of the celebrated novel Jane Eyre. But her writing career didn’t come easy. Nonetheless, throughout her life, Brontë held firm to her belief in letting go of bitterness and continuing on.

Today’s quote is from fictional lawyer Atticus Finch, the heroic protagonist of Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird. Finch says that even in the loudest, most confusing situations, the definition of right and wrong is found within us.

Today’s quote is from celebrated poet, feminist, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde. Her words capture both the difficulty and the necessity of speaking up in challenging situations.

Today’s quote is from celebrated author and playwright Oscar Wilde. Although it is short, its meaning can be interpreted in many different ways.

Today’s quote, given in an interview with Terry Gross on Fresh Air, speaks to Robin Williams’ own demons, but also the way comedy itself can be comforting.

Today’s quote is from renowned author and social critic George Orwell. It speaks to the importance and necessity for free speech.

Although Edgar Allan Poe’s dark and creative mind made him one of the most influential figures of the Gothic literature movement, his quote today shows he wasn’t a pessimist—but rather, a romantic.

Today’s quote is from the Rubaiyat, written by 11th-century poet Omar Khayyam. It speaks to following your impulses and never apologizing for them.

Today’s quote is from prolific television writer and showrunner Shonda Rhimes. She has long understood the importance of self-determination, and being your own champion.

Today’s quote is from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Plato credited him with today’s saying in Cratylus.

Today’s quote is from a series of speeches given by Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King taught us that victory won’t always come easily—but that you must keep moving forward and striving for it.

Today’s quote is from the late Presbyterian Reverend and Chaplain of the United States Senate, Peter Marshall. He encouraged people all across the nation to behave uprightly and morally in order to make the world a better place.

Today’s quote is from spiritual teacher and best selling author Eckhart Tolle. His words urge us to release the troubles on which we stubbornly fixate. 

Today’s quote comes from an essay that C.S. Lewis wrote entitled On Three Ways of Writing for Children. He speaks to overcoming the fear of looking childish.

Today’s quote is from writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron. Through her work, Ephron had the ability to mix thoughtfulness with laughter.

Today’s quote is from Hayao Miyazaki, one of Japan’s most beloved animated filmmakers. His words give a glimpse into his creative process.

Today’s quote is from educator, orator, and political leader Booker T. Washington. In his 1900 autobiography The Story of My Life and Work, Washington penned today’s inspirational words.

Today’s quote is from American psychiatrist and renowned author, M. Scott Peck, and can be found in his 1978 book, The Road Less Traveled.

Today’s quote is from poet Mary Oliver. She is perhaps one of our most beloved contemporary poets. This no doubt is because her work is accessible and resonates with those who read it.

Today’s quote is from champion boxer, activist and philanthropist Muhammad Ali. His words stand as a reminder of the impact we can make on the world if we live each day with purpose and intention.

Today’s quote is from Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan. Most people don’t associate Jordan with failure, which is why his words from a well-known Nike ad give inspiration.

Today’s quote comes from Franz Kafka Prize-winning novelist, Haruki Murakami. It is found in Murakami’s 1987 novel, Norwegian Wood.

Even though Roald Dahl had suffered through times of great trial and stress, he was wise enough to maintain an admirable appreciation for a little nonsense.

Although today’s quote is played for humor in a lighthearted children’s television show, there’s wisdom to be taken from Mr. Krabs’ words.

Today’s quote is from American author John Steinbeck, in his book The Grapes of Wrath. His works touch upon truths greater than American life, and what it means to be human.

Today’s quote is from author Raymond Carver. This verse comes from Cathedral, his collection of short stories.

In 1884, novelist Henry James wrote an article for Longman’s Magazine called “The Art of Fiction.” In it, he advises young writers to create from experience.

In many ways, Virgina Woolf did not fit into the world in which she was born. She was a gay woman who prioritized her career over settling down. Her words today serve as an important lesson for living unapologetically.

Today’s quote is from author Harper Lee, in her celebrated novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The words are spoken in the novel by Atticus Finch, a lawyer who has agreed to represent a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman in the segregated south.

Today’s quote comes from Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, best known for his seminal work, Don Quixote. Before writing what is widely considered one of the greatest novels ever put to pen, Miguel de Cervantes spent his life as a soldier and a tax collector.

Today’s quote is from the film adaptation of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. 

Today’s quote is from the Robert Frost poem, “A Servant of Servants.” It is written as a letter from a woman to a stranger who is camping nearby. It details the woman’s struggles with her day to day life, her isolation from those around her, and her family’s history with mental illness.

As one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed writers, Gabriel García Márquez knew the power of stories, and how the ones we tell ourselves determine who we eventually become.

Today’s quote is from playwright and stage actor William Shakespeare, in his tragedy Hamlet.

Mother Teresa’s love and humility are renowned—making today’s sentiment all the more believable in its attribution.

Today’s quote is from American author Kurt Vonnegut, in his book Mother Night. He writes about the importance of being whoever you want to be, and how that responsibility has its price.

Today’s quote is a piece of advice from Eleanor Roosevelt, American First Lady from 1933 to 1945.

Today’s quote is from poet William Wordsworth. In 1807, Wordsworth published the poem The World is Too Much With Us. Wordsworth’s message is clear and resonant: sometimes, shedding our burdens starts with a shift in perspective.

Today’s quote is a sentiment from the 20th-century author and poet John Fowles. His words highlight the necessity of being able to coexist with others in order to survive this life.

Today’s quote comes from 15th-century artist and innovator Leonardo da Vinci. It speaks to the importance of recognizing that there is always more to learn, no matter how much success one achieves.

Today’s quote is from painter Bob Ross. He shared this musing on his popular television series, “The Joy of Painting."

Today’s quote is from author Rebecca Solnit. This verse comes from her book of essays, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, and speaks to the importance of being comfortable with the unknown.

Today’s quote is from prominent therapist and author Esther Perel. Her words speak to the importance of valuing human connections above all else.

Today’s quote is from 19th-century philosopher, poet, and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. He believed that although standing up for yourself can be intimidating, it can also bring rewards.

Today’s quote is a piece of uplifting advice from author and children’s television icon, Fred Rogers.

Today’s quote is from abolitionist and statesmen Frederick Douglass, who understood the idea of “children are the future” earlier than most. 

Today’s quote is from Barack Obama, given just after his last speech as the President of the United States. It speaks to being the change you want to see.

Today’s quote by James Baldwin assures that it takes courage, dedication, and strength to achieve anything difficult—especially in the face of adversity. 

Today’s quote is from the 2015 Pixar film Inside Out. It drives home that all emotions are valid, and each helps make us who we are.

Today’s quote tackles John Cleese’s guiding philosophy: that comedy is a tool for empathy. There is nothing more humanizing than sharing a good laugh.

He famously went off to live alone by the side of a remote pond in the Massachusetts woods—Walden Pond—for two years, two months, and two days. But as today’s quote shows, Henry David Thoreau looked at solitude in a very different way.

Today’s quote is from American author Betty Smith and her 1943 semi-autobiographical novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. They are words of advice given to the main character, Francie, from her grandmother.

Today’s quote is from American computer scientist and Navy rear admiral Grace Brewster Murray Hopper. Her words speak to a common barrier holding many people back from their own dreams: the fear of what others think.

Today’s quote is from the poet and singer Leonard Cohen, from his song, “Anthem.” It reminds us that there are flaws in everything—and it’s these imperfections that allow real beauty to shine through.

Today’s quote serves to remind us to reconsider our goals and the choices we make to achieve them. It is from the Book of Matthew, Chapter 16, Verse 26.

Born in segregated St. Louis, Missouri, Maya Angelou could have easily grown to hate those who oppressed her. Instead, she used today’s quote to express how important it is to never give up on love and compassion.

Today’s quote is from the J.R.R. Tolkein’s epic high-fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings. Its meaning is less about the unforeseen obstacles in life, and more about how we choose to respond to them.

Today’s quote is from the late author Truman Capote. Capote used the quote in a 1972 written interview with himself, and speaks on the necessity of working hard and encountering obstacles in order to achieve any kind of importance.

David Foster Wallace used today’s quote in his 1996 magnum opus, Infinite Jest. It’s about noticing the things around us that are always there, but are easily forgotten.

Today’s quote comes from Margaret Atwood’s short story collection, Moral Disorder. It’s about the stories that live on after we die, and the memories told by the people we touched.

He had more reason to doubt humanity than anyone, and yet he focused on the positive side of life even when he could not see it. Nelson Mandela used today’s quote to describe his mindset while in prison.

He grew his wealth by planting his money in the right opportunities—years before he expected to get anything back. But Warren Buffett’s quote isn’t just about finance. Or even gardening. It’s about the small steps we can take to improve our lives, and the lives of others.

Her name is now synonymous with the culinary arts, but she didn’t actually start cooking seriously until the 1950s when she was in her 40’s. Julia Child’s quote today speaks to cultivating growth within yourself, no matter what age you are.

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