We all know that feeling of dread when the end of summer nears. Yup, it’s time to whip out your textbooks and start studying again. After having a nice holiday, however, getting the motivation to switch back into learning mode can be difficult. Do not fret. Here’s a list of motivational quotes to help you pick yourself up and get ready for the busy days ahead:

“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”

- Aristotle

“He who opens a school door, closes a prison.”

- Victor Hugo

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.”

- Chinese Proverb

“Education is the movement from darkness to light.”

- Allan Bloom

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”

- John Dewey

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”

- Sydney J. Harris

“The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.”

- Mortimer Adler

“Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.”

-Malcolm X

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”

- W.B. Yeats

“Stay Positive, Work Hard, and Make it Happen.”

-Unknown

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

-Nelson Mandela

“Your attitude determines your direction.”

-Unknown

“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”

- Malcolm S. Forbes

“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.”

- Clay P. Bedford

Just remember that even though schoolwork can be hectic at times, it’s all worth it in the end. Not only will you learn new--and sometimes unexpectedly useful--things, but you will also be offered the opportunity to network with friends and improve your skills for your future.

To read more inspirational quotes, visit: "50 Back to School Quotes," and "23 Inspiring Quotes to Get You Pumped for Back to School."