
The children of today face so many new challenges in this complex world.
It’s important to remember how it feels to be in their position and still be learning about the world around you. As kids, they’ll always be looking to you, their parents, for wisdom.
Often it may be difficult to find the most age-appropriate words of wisdom to give them the boost they need.
Whenever it feels like you don’t have the perfect words for a situation, feel free to use some of these wise and funny inspirational quotes. We’ve composed this list of inspirational quotes for kids for any occasion and kids of all ages.
So, whether your little ones just need a little extra nudge in the morning or whether they have a test coming up that they’re nervous for, we’ve got you covered with these inspirational quotes!
Best Inspirational Quotes For Kids
Children learn so quickly and pick up on what adults, especially their parents, say around them. If you think your child needs that title extra push for the day ahead, these inspirational quotes are perfect!
“Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.” – Albert Einstein

“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Dr. Seuss
“There comes a day when you’re gonna look around and realize happiness is where you are.” – Chief Tui, Moana
“You must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul.” – Ratatouille, Disney
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman
“Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous. Go the whole hog. Make sure everything you do is so completely crazy it’s unbelievable.” – Roald Dahl, Matilda
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” – Oprah Winfrey
“You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss
“If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.” – Muhammad Ali
“The people who are crazy enough to believe they can change the world are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12
“You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage, just literally 20 seconds of embarrassing bravery, and I promise you something great will come of it.” – Benjamin Mee
“Use what talents you possess; The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” – Henry Van Dyke
“It’s amazing how the ideas start to form and flow when we remove ‘can’t’ from our vocabulary.” – Stephen Shaner
“The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.” – L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” – Maya Angelou
“Whenever your mind wanders back to your problems, stop yourself. Look at things that inspire you because these will help you to get out of the funk and get into thinking in a positive manner.” – Joanna Jackson
“Model yourself after people you respect and admire. The more you learn from them, the more you will become like them.” – B. N. Norton
“Three things in human life are important: The first is to be kind; the second is to be kind, and the third is to be kind.” – Henry James
“Love yourself. It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out.” – Jenn Proske
“No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.” – Cinderella

“Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Albert Einstein
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” – Mother Teresa
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams
“Every day may not be good, but there is some good in every day.” – Alice Morse Earle

“By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” – Edwin Elliot
Inspirational Quotes For Kids in School
School can be difficult, especially with the social and educational pressures that surround it. Thus, it’s nice for a kid to be reassured, if they’re having a hard time at school. And even if they’re not, these quotes can put a smile on their face before they go to school.
“Why worry? If you’ve done the very best you can, worrying won’t make it any better.” – Walt Disney
“It’s up to you how far you go. If you don’t try, you’ll never know.” -Merlin, The Sword and the Stone
“The more that you read, the more you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

“There’s a benefit to losing… you get to learn from your mistakes.” – Megamind
“Your intelligence is a fire that can illuminate any darkness. Awaken and let your mind burn so brightly! You are alive for a reason!” – Bruce Lee
“I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.” -Jenny Han, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.” – Bonnie Blair
“Working hard is important. But there is something that matters even more: believing in yourself.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter
“I don’t love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.” – Natalie Portman
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
“The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice.” – Brian Herbert
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcom X
“People often ask me if I know the secret of success and if I could tell others how to make their dreams come true. My answer is, you do it by working.” – Walt Disney
“All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way.” – William G. Spady
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin
“If you reach for a star, you might not get one. But you won’t come up with a hand full of mud either.” – Leo Burnett
“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” – Robin Williams

“It’s amazing how the ideas start to form and flow when we remove ‘can’t’ from our vocabulary.” – Stephen Shaner
“Laziness requires no effort whereas work requires dedication and perseverance.” – Catherine Pulsifer
“Reading is dreaming with eyes wide open.” – Unknown
“When you talk, you are only repeating something you know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” – Dalai Lama
“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” – Oprah Winfrey
“Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.” – Conan O’Brien
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo
“Let us remember, one child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m Possible’!” – Audrey Hepburn
“I’m not going to school just for the academics. I wanted to share ideas, to be around people who are passionate about learning.” – Emma Watson
“This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.” – Taylor Swift
“Fall is here, hear the yell. Back to school, ring the bell. Brand new shoes, walking blues. Climb the fence, books and pens. I can tell that we are going to be friends. I can tell that we are going to friends.” – White Stripes, ‘We’re Going To Be Friends’
“You learn something every day if you pay attention.” – Ray LeBlond
Short Inspirational Quotes For Kids
These short inspirational quotes will surely leave a little grin on your child’s face, no matter the occasion. They’re perfect to put on a little note in your kid’s lunchbox to school or to write on the refrigerator!
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou
“It does not matter how slowly you go. As long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

“Everyone you admire was once a beginner.” – Jack Butcher
“Everyone should be their own biggest fan.” – Kanye West
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” – Dr. Seuss
“Make each day your masterpiece.” – John Wooden
“Sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” – Lewis Carroll
“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” – Dolly Parton
“Be silly, be honest, be kind.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“No-one is perfect, that’s why pencils have erasers.” – Wolfgang Riebe
“Anything is possible. Anything can be.” – Shel Silverstein
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Do or do not, there is no try.” – Yoda, Star Wars
“You have to be unique and different and shine in your own way.” – Lady Gaga
“Life itself is the most wonderful fairytale.” – Hans Christian Andersen
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Confucius
“The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” – Blake Lively
“Nothing that’s worth anything is easy.” – Barack Obama
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” – William Shakespeare
“Dream big and dare to fail.” – Norman Vaughan
“With great power comes great responsibility.” – Stan Lee, Spider-Man

“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
“You can choose not to let little things upset you.” – Joel Osteen Famous
“If you’re able to be yourself, then you have no competition.” – Barbara Cook
“Being kind in a genuine, positive and good way is truly an art.” – Stefan Einhorn
“Anything is possible once we believe and never relinquish hope.” – Shadonna Richards
“Great things happen a little at a time.” – Mark Black
“Forget the failures. Keep the lessons.” – Dalai Lama
“There will never be another precious you! Be yourself. Stay true to your inner nature.” – Gail Mewes
“Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” – Snow White, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

“Everything you can imagine is real.” – Pablo Picasso
“Never look back, darling. It distracts from the now.” – Edna Mode, The Incredibles
“You can’t focus on what’s going wrong. There’s always a way to turn things around.” – Joy, Inside Out
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
“Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.” – Jesse Jackson
“In every job that must be done there is an element of fun.” – Mary Poppins
“Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.” – Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas
“A little progress everyday adds up to big results.” – Unknown
“Children are our most valuable resource.” – Herbert Hoover
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott
“Heroes are made by the path they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” – Iron Man

“Only love can truly save the world. So, I stay, I fight, and I give, for the world I know can be.” – Wonder Woman
“Life doesn’t give us purpose. We give life purpose.” – The Flash
“No Matter how bad things get, something good is out there, over the horizon.” – Green Lantern
“Even miracles take a little time.” – The Fairy Godmother, Cinderella
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” – Charlie Chaplin
“It’s a good day to have a good day!” – Ben Francia
Motivational Quote Of The Day For Kids
When you know your child needs that little extra boost of confidence, then use one of these motivational quotes for the day! They’re so simple but they all have a wonderful and positive message for whatever your child is experiencing.
“When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming.” – Dory, Finding Dory

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift, that’s why they call it the present.” – A.A. Milne
“Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.” – Michelle Obama
“Nothing is particularly hard if you break it down into small jobs.” – Henry Ford
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” – Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie
“If they don’t like you for being yourself, be yourself even more.” – Taylor Swift
“Survival can be summed up in three words: Never give up. That’s the heart of it really. Just keep trying.” – Bear Grylls
“The kids who ask WHY are the ones who are going to change the world.” – Neal Thompson
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” – Martin Luther King Jr
“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” – Stephen Hawking

“Just because something feels scary doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Fear does not equal danger.” – Amy Morin
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arther Ashe
“Just imagine how different the world could be if we all spoke to everyone with respect and kindness.” – Holly Branson
“Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are.” – Lady Gaga
“The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.” – Frank Sinatra
“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” – Hercules
“If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn’t anything you can’t do if you want to.” – Jim Henson
“Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.” -H. Jackson Brown Jr
“The most important thing in life is to stop saying “I wish” and start saying “I will”.” – Charles Dickens
“You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and falling over.” -Richard Branson

“It is clear the future holds great opportunities. It also holds pitfalls. The trick will be to avoid the pitfalls, seize the opportunities.” – Woody Allen
“It’s been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.” – Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to bed with satisfaction.” – George Lorimer
“Forget the mistake, remember the lesson.” – Roald Dahl
Funny Inspirational Quotes for Kids
We know that kids can sometimes feel like wisdom from grown-ups, especially their parents, is quite preachy. That’s why, we’ve put together a collection of inspirational quotes that are more lighthearted. These will instill a little more confidence in them, in a funny and silly way, and make them laugh.
“Time’s fun when you’re eating flies.” – Kermit the Frog
“You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.” – Irish proverb
“Always be yourself! Unless you can be Batman, then always be Batman.” – Shadowtext
“Be a unicorn in a field of horses.” – Unknown
“Never follow anyone else’s path. Unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path. Then by all means follow that path.” – Ellen DeGeneres

“Mother’s words of wisdom: Answer me! Don’t talk with food in your mouth!” – Erma Bombeck
“So please, oh please, we beg, we pray. Go throw your TV set away! And in its place, you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall.” – Roald Dahl
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” – Benjamin Franklin
“I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” – Lily Tomlin
“If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving definitely isn’t for you.” – Steven Wright
“I find television very educational. Every time someone turns it on, I go in the other room and read a book.” – Groucho Marx
“Opportunity does not knock; it presents itself when you beat down the door.” – Kyle Chandler
“Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.” – Robert Bloch
“The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” – Albert Einstein
“Age is of no importance unless you’re a cheese.” – Billie Burke

“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” – A.A. Milne
“Life is like a sewer – what you get out of it depends on what you put into it.” – Tom Lehrer
“Never let anyone treat you like a yellow starburst; you are a pink starburst.” – Unknown
“Today me will live in the moment unless it’s unpleasant in which me will eat a cookie.” – Cookie Monster
Summary
We hope you love these quotes as much as we do! They incorporate everything we think kids should believe in. These inspiring quotes are sure to give them the boost they need, in order to take the day on with confidence and success.
Whatever age your child is, we know it’s so important for them to have a great role model and to be surrounded by positivity. Support is the best form of love sometimes!
That’s why these quotes teach kids to be kind and motivate them to be the best version of themselves.
So, whether they are going through a tough time at school or home, or if they just need a little encouragement in the morning before school. No matter what they’re going through, we have the perfect motivational, funny or short quotes to put a smile on their face!
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