by Ruth Belena

Created on: January 03, 2009

Famous quotes and memorable sayings show us that some of the world's greatest writers, artists, thinkers and spiritual leaders, can match perfectly our own feelings, beliefs, hopes and dreams.

Any words that can affirm our thoughts and feelings, or support us in our beliefs, are worth recording, and repeating.

Spiritual Quotes:

Some of the most memorable sayings with a spiritual or devotional aspect may have been spoken, or written, thousands of years ago, others are more recent. They are memorable because they make us aware of our shared humanity, compassion and awe.

Wise words go beyond the boundaries of sacred texts and religious tracts. People of all faiths, and those who have none, can recognize their universal truths.

"If you judge people, you have no time to love them" ~ Mother Theresa

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion" ~ The Dalai Lama

"The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion" ~ Thomas Paine

Motivational Quotes:

Motivational affirmations are taught to us by people who have found a pathway to success from having a positive attitude. Repeating these can often help us to reach our own goals and build up self confidence.

Inspirational quotations can come from those who have had to face extreme difficulties in life.

"Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved" ~ Helen Keller

"A grateful mind is a great mind which eventually attracts to itself great things" ~ Plato

"Mistakes are the portals of discovery" ~ James Joyce

Humor:

A good way to find funny sayings is to think of lines in movies and TV shows that have raised a smile or a made you crack up with laughter. Family sayings are often a good source of silly phrases that can make you smile.

There is often some underlying truth, or a serious point, behind a humorous quote or funny remark, and some humorous sayings can be memorable just because they are genuinely funny to repeat!

"Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles" ~ George Eliot

"Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much!" ~ Oscar Wilde

"I am very interested in the Universe - I am specializing in the Universe and all that surrounds it" ~ Peter Cook

Wisdom:

Memorable sayings can come from the words of great philosophers, scientists, artists, scriptwriters, authors and poets, or they may just be wise words repeated by our grandparents and passed down through the family.

Great quotations can inspire, amuse, teach and influence us, in so many ways. They can help to make us wise.

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