Inspirational quotes have the remarkable ability to make us think and motivate us with ease. They inspire us with their magical power to encourage us to stick to our goals and believe in ourselves in difficult times. And because these one-liners are so effective for our self-worth, well-being and progress in life, you will find a collection of sayings and quotes to think about here - concentrated inspiration that encourages reflection and provides impetus for various life situations.
Quotes about life
Life is a journey full of ups and downs, joys and challenges. The following quotes capture the essence of this journey and provide insights and wisdom to help us understand and appreciate life in all its complexity.
- "Das wahre Leben beginnt nach dem Aufräumen." - Marie Kondo (Real life begins after tidying up.)
- "Das Leben ist wie ein Buch. Jeden Tag schreiben wir eine neue Seite." - Unbekannt (Life is like a book. Every day we write a new page.)
- "Das Geheimnis des Lebens besteht darin, zu wissen, dass es nie zu spät ist, um anzufangen." - Bud Harris (The secret of life is to know that it is never too late to start.)
- "Das Leben ist zu kurz, um sich mit Dingen aufzuhalten, die uns nicht glücklich machen." - Unbekannt (Life is too short to dwell on things that don't make us happy.)
Quotes to think about success
Success is the result of determination, hard work and perseverance. The following quotes encourage us to pursue our goals, overcome obstacles and never give up, no matter how difficult the road may be.
- "Erfolg besteht darin, dass man genau die Fähigkeiten hat, die im Moment gefragt sind." - Henry Ford (Success lies in having exactly the skills that are in demand at the moment.)
- "Erfolg besteht darin, von Misserfolg zu Misserfolg zu gehen, ohne seine Begeisterung zu verlieren." - Winston Churchill (Success consists of going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.)
- "Die größte Belohnung liegt nicht im Erfolg selbst, sondern in den Bemühungen, die zum Erfolg führen." - James Clear (The greatest reward is not in the success itself, but in the efforts that lead to success.)
- "Erfolg ist das Ergebnis von Perfektion, harter Arbeit, Lernen aus Fehlern, Loyalität und Ausdauer." - Colin Powell (Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from mistakes, loyalty and perseverance.)
Motivational quotes
Sometimes we need a little push to achieve our goals or get us out of a motivational hole. The following quotes offer inspiration, determination and belief in ourselves.
- "Die Zukunft gehört denen, die an die Schönheit ihrer Träume glauben." - Eleanor Roosevelt (The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.)
- "Motivation bringt Dich in Gang. Gewohnheit bringt Dich voran." - Jim Rohn (Motivation gets you going. Habit moves you forward.)
Quotes about happiness
Happiness is the key to a fulfilled and contented life. The following quotes remind us that true happiness lies in the little things, in gratitude for what we have and in the joy we can find in our everyday lives.
- "Nicht die Glücklichen sind dankbar. Es sind die Dankbaren, die glücklich sind." - Francis Bacon (It is not the happy who are grateful. It is the grateful who are happy.)
- "Glück ist, wenn das, was du denkst, was du sagst und was du tust, im Einklang sind." - Mahatma Gandhi (Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.)
- "Das Geheimnis des Glücks liegt nicht im Besitz, sondern im Geben." - Charles Dickens
- "Glück ist nicht das, was du hast oder wer du bist. Es hängt davon ab, was du denkst." - Dale Carnegie
Short German quotes to think about
Instead of many words a short thought is often enough to make us think and show us new perspectives. The following quotes are like little snapshots of life that can inspire us to reflect on our actions and decisions.
- "Man sollte immer mehr Ideen haben, als man umsetzen kann." - Oliver Kray
Philosophical quotes
Sometimes we need a deeper insight and a perspective that goes beyond our everyday lives. The following quotes are from great philosophers and thinkers who inspire us to reflect on life and our existence.
- "Das Leben kann nur rückwärts verstanden, aber muss nach vorne gelebt werden." - Søren Kierkegaard
- "Ich denke, also bin ich." - René Descartes
- "Nichts ist in der Welt so mächtig wie eine Idee, deren Zeit gekommen ist." - Victor Hugo
Quotes about change & growth
Life is a constant change and sometimes we need to adapt in order to grow and move forward. These quotes encourage us to see change as an opportunity and to learn from it.
- "Stärke wächst nicht aus körperlicher Kraft - vielmehr aus unbeugsamen Willen." - Mahatma Ghandhi (Strength does not come from physical strength - rather from an indomitable will.)
- "Veränderung ist der einzige Weg zur Weiterentwicklung." - Unbekannt (Change is the only way to develop further.)
- "Stillstand ist Rückschritt." - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (Standing still is a step backwards.)
- "Das einzige, was sich nie ändert, ist die Veränderung selbst." - Heraklit (The only thing that never changes is the change itself.)
Quotes about self-love & self-care
In a world that is often characterised by perfectionism and high expectations, we sometimes forget about ourselves. The following quotes remind us how important it is to love ourselves and take good care of ourselves:
- "Wenn du kein Kompliment bekommen kannst - mach dir selbst eines!" - Mark Twain (If you can't get a compliment - give yourself one!)
- "Echte Schönheit beginnt in dem Moment, in dem du beschließt, du selbst zu sein." - Coco Chanel (Real beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.)
- "Die größte Reise des Lebens ist die Reise zu sich selbst." - Unbekannt (The greatest journey in life is the journey to yourself.)
- "Selbstliebe ist der Beginn einer lebenslangen Romanze." - Oscar Wilde (Self-love is the beginning of a lifelong romance.)
You can also find many of the profound quotes, sayings and life wisdom in our Change Journal, which accompanies you on your personal development journey towards more mindfulness and focus. We have added further quotes to this collection, which accompany us individually on our own journey and which we are happy to share with you. Thanks to the poets and thinkers, great and small, who enrich us with their ways of life.
"Richte deinen Fokus auf die Lösung und nicht auf das Problem." - Mahatma Gandhi (Focus on the solution and not on the problem.)
