Everyone has a bad day once in a while; that day when you think nothing will go right and you are feeling down. Well, today is your lucky day. Here are 5 quotes to get you through today and every day. Bookmark this article, so you can come back to it whenever you need a refresher on why your life is better than you think. Every quote has different interpretations; after each quote, I offer my understanding of the quote, but you are free to come up with your own interpretation.
1) Jeff Bezos
"When it's tough, will you give up or will you be relentless?" This is a quote from Jeff Bezos, CEO, founder of Amazon and philanthropist.
The quote was said when he was invited back to his old college, Princeton University, to give the graduation speech for the Class of 2010. He graduated Princeton in 1986. The quote means that when the situation gets difficult, do you hide behind your emotions and the unfairness of life and give up, or do you thrive and encounter the situation directly? The latter should be your answer.
2) Jennifer Aniston
"There are no regrets in life. Just lessons." This is a quote from Jennifer Aniston, an actress better-known for the very popular tv series "Friends." It talks about how events that negatively impact your life, are just lessons on how to do it better and improve our current performance. Instead of letting yourself down, you should get up, learn your lesson and try again.
3) Drew Barrymore
"Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths." This is a quote from Drew Barrymore, an American actress, Golden Globe winner, and model. The quote talked about her own addiction to drugs and alcohol at a young age. She started drinking at only 9-years-old and started using drugs at 10.
According to her interviews with the "Wogan" show and "Oprah", both of them took place in 1990. Currently, she is a very successful and well-known actress, after recovering from her addiction.
4) Bill Gates
"Don't compare yourself with anyone in this world... if you do so, you are insulting yourself." This quote was said by Bill Gates, according to Inc.
magazine. He is the co-founder of Microsoft, the largest PC software company. according to Inc. It talks about inspiration and business endeavors in your lifespan. Everyone goes at their own pace and we shouldn't compare ourselves to other people as we only see one side of them.
5) Alice Walker
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." This quote was said by Alice Walker, a writer, poet, and activist. She has won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for her work in literature. She has also starred in "Law and Order," among other well-known movies and shows. The quote means that you should stop being taken advantage of people and make your own choices and destiny.
Stand up for what you believe in, especially at a time like this in the United States and all over the world. It is worth saying that it is was quoted in William P. Martin "The Best Liberal Quotes Ever: Why the Left is Right (2004) p.173.
Inspiration can come from anywhere, you just need to try really hard to find it, but it is there.
