Positive thinking is designed to motivate ourselves and those around us. An optimistic mindset can help lift moods, lighten spirits, and open up a world of opportunities. From short inspiring sayings to uplifting quotes, these positive messages will help motivate you. Read them when you need a little inspiration, share them with a loved one, or use them as part of a daily affirmation. Ahead, the best life quotes to lift your spirit.

50 Happiness Quotes To Make You Smile

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. —Colin Powell

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. —William James

One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself. —Lucille Ball

Say something positive, and you’ll see something positive. —Jim Thompson

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better. —Dali Lama

Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive good things and good people will be drawn to you. —Mary Lou Retton

Don’t waste a minute not being happy. If one window closes, run to the next window—or break down a door. —Brooke Shields

The key to life when things get tough is to just keep moving. Just keep moving. —Tyler Perry

Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can. —Vince Lombardi

100 Best Life Quotes That Will Inspire You

Even miracles take a little time —The Fairy Godmother, Cinderella

Just keep swimming. —Dory, Finding Nemo

Why fit in when you were born to stand out? —Dr. Seuss

Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. —Roald Dahl, The Minpins

It’s a whole lot more satisfying to reach for the stars, even if you end up landing only on the moon. —Kermit the Frog, The Muppets 

Always let your conscience be your guide. —Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio

If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great. —Tom Hanks

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. —A.A.Milne

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. —Dr. Seuss

First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream of coming true. —Walt Disney

Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world. -Roald Dahl, Matilda

The moment where you doubt you can fly, you cease for ever being able to do it. – J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan