We all know that feeling of dread when the end of summer nears. Yup, itās 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. Hereās a list of motivational quotes to help you pick yourself up and get ready for the busy days ahead:
āThe roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.ā
- Aristotle
āHe who opens a school door, closes a prison.ā
- Victor Hugo
āLearning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.ā
- Chinese Proverb
āEducation is the movement from darkness to light.ā
- Allan Bloom
āEducation is not preparation for life; education is life itself.ā
- John Dewey
āThe whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.ā
- Sydney J. Harris
āThe purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.ā
- Mortimer Adler
āIntelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education.ā
-Martin Luther King Jr.
āEducation is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.ā
-Malcolm X
āEducation is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.ā
- W.B. Yeats
āStay Positive, Work Hard, and Make it Happen.ā
-Unknown
āEducation is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.ā
-Nelson Mandela
āYour attitude determines your direction.ā
-Unknown
āEducationās purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.ā
- Malcolm S. Forbes
āYou 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.ā
- Clay P. Bedford
Just remember that even though schoolwork can be hectic at times, itās 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."