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11 Essential Quotes for College and Beyond

We could all use a little pick-me-up.

Claire Larkin
Mar 08, 2016
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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11 Essential Quotes for College and Beyond
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Quotes are often considered cheesy and cliche. But for those struggling with anything or just everyday life, they can truly lift spirits. Here are 11 positive sayings that will get you through your whole life.

1. "She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future."

- Proverbs 31:25. A little encouragement and confidence to have in this crazy world.

2. "Let's begin by taking a smallish nap or two."

- Winnie the Pooh. All things can be fixed or moderately fixed with a quick snooze.

3. "It just takes some time, little girl, you're in the middle of the ride."

- "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World. You can't plan and you can't even try to figure things out. It all takes time.

4. "I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles."

- Audrey Hepburn. Every day is a new day. Life is never bad, it just runs its course with ups and downs.

5. "Life's what you make it, so let's make it rock!"

- "Life's What You Make it" by Hannah Montana. Throw in a cheesy, early 2000s Disney Channel song lyric and life is a little better.

6. "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind."

- C. S. Lewis. This is truth. The future is always brighter, no matter the circumstance.

7. "Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss."

- F. Scott Fitzgerald. Life is a series of open doors that we have to choose to walk through or not.

8. "Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles."

- Charlie Chaplin. Very true. Whatever you're feeling at this very moment is not permanent but just a part of life.

9. "I won't worry my life away."

- "The Remedy" by Jason Mraz. Never wish a day to be over. Never wish a year to pass. Life is precious and should be enjoyed.

10. "Do what you can with what you have, where you are."

- Theodore Roosevelt. No matter the circumstance of the moment you're in, you always have a choice to be happy and make the best of life.

11. "Love the life you live, and live the life you love."

-Bob Marley. Nothing is more important than these simple words.


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