December 2
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” - Michael Jordan

December 3
“Imperfection is beauty. Madness is genius. It is better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” - Marilyn Monroe

December 4
“Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age 18.” - Albert Einstein

December 5
“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” - Henry Ford

December 6
“Live for today, but don’t get stuck in today, plan for tomorrow.” - Scott Canipe

December 7
“I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.” - Helen Keller

December 8
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers

December 9
“Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are.” - Markus Zusak

December 10
“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.” - Helen Keller

December 11
“You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction. “ - George Lorimer

December 12
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” - Albert Einstein

December 13
“Competition is a wonderful thing. It keeps you on your toes and inspires you to be at your best. It aids in the fulfilling of one’s potential. So don’t despise competition, rather welcome it and let it fuel you.” - Scott Canipe

Interesting enough, many of the famous people that have left quotes for us to follow were inspired by their contemporaries and individuals from archaic times.

For example, William Shakespeare, was an avid reader of Plato and many other classical philosophers. Shakespeare used their knowledge to develop his skill-set to become one of the greatest poets, playwrights, and theatrical personalities known to history.

It is logical to assume that Shakespeare was inspired by a quote of the day from the great man that passed before him.

December 14
“Diligence and consistency is the mother of good luck.” - Benjamin Franklin

December 15
My quote of the day-"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” - Maya Angelou

December 16
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't you're right.” - Henry Ford

December 17
“Some people focus on what they're going through; champions focus on what they are going to.” - Grant M. Bright

December 18
“Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better.” - Jim Rohn

December 19
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney

December 20
“Love the adversary and embrace competition. Why? Because opposition keeps you on your toes, is the fuel for you to be at your best, and keeps you on your A-Game. Your motto should be, bring it on Baby!” - Scott Canipe

December 21
“Discontent is the first necessity of progress.” - Thomas Edison

December 22
“There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” - Oscar Wilde

December 23
“Insecurity will always rent the space it occupies, but confidence will own the building, and any other room it steps in.” - Unknown

Inspirational quotes are written by people to vent their own experiences, enlighten others about a certain subject, or simply motivate people to advance their well-being. These quotes about life should be read every day. That is the reason why they are referred to as, “quote of the day.”

A quote of the day is a daily reminder to keep people’s minds refreshed and inspired to carry on with their lives.

December 24
“The harder and more frequent you work, the faster you will get there. Be patience, but strive arduously, even if it is painstakingly. You will one day enjoy the fruits of your labor, no doubt” - William Shakespeare

December 25
“Since in order to speak, one must first listen, learn to speak by listening - Rumi

December 26
“ Practice the power of acknowledgment: We should offer honest, positive feedback to others about what they are doing and how it is affecting us. It is easy to focus upon other individual's negativities and how irritating they can be. We gossip about these to friends and family and dwell upon them ourselves. However, when we decide to practice acknowledgment, we turn all that around. In doing so, we empower the other individual and ourselves by creating win-win relationships.” - Scott Canipe

December 27
Quote of the Day - “I came, I saw, I conquered.” - Julius Caesar

December 28
"The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work." - Oprah Winfrey

December 29
“ The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish with my country, was my unalterable determination.” - John Adams

December 30
“ Nothing of great value in this life comes easily.” - Norman Vincent Peale

December 31
“It is not what we get. But who we become and what we contribute, that gives meaning to our lifes. ” - Anthony Robbins

January 01
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Whenever one is feeling down or has a looming personal problem to deal with, a word of wisdom or quote of the day can provide inspiration to get through a time of consternation. Many people use daily quotes to help them make intelligent decisions about whatever they are facing.

Always remember, “A quote of the day can make your sorrows go away.”