I stumbled across a rather aggravated post (rant) on LinkedIn the other day; detailing a certain user’s distaste (and hatred, actually) for inspirational quotes (posters to be more precise).
And ironically, it inspired me to write this blog.
I thought… surely, not every single quote out there is as ‘boring,’ ‘cheesy’ and ‘pointless’ as this LinkedIn user would have me believe?
[You’ve only got to go on Amazon for 5 minutes to see that lots of other people also think that there’s something in motivation quotes…]
And so this week, I’ve been on a quest to find the funniest, most witty and genuinely interesting motivational (and a few de-motivational) one-liners I could – in a bid to win over the cynics… enjoy.
(Also, if you’re looking to instil some motivation into your life, check out this guide on how to increase your motivation levels).
Motivational Quotes
1. “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” Joe Girard
2. “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
3. “I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realise I should have been more specific.” Lily Tomlin
4. “I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.” Oscar Wilde
5. “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Winnie the Pooh
6. “Life is like a sewer… what you get out of it depends on what you put into it.” Tom Lehrer
7. “You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?” Steven Wright
8. “Work until your bank account looks like a phone number.” Unknown
9. “Change is not a four letter word… but often your reaction to it is!” Jeffrey Gitomer
10. “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” Dalai Lama
11. “Bad decisions make good stories.” Ellis Vidler
12. “I’ll probably never fully become what I wanted to be when I grew up, but that’s probably because I wanted to be a ninja princess.” Cassandra Duffy
13. “When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye.” Cathy Guisewite
14. “A clear conscience is a sure sign of a bad memory.” Mark Twain
15. “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
16. “I didn’t fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” Benjamin Franklin
17. “I used to think I was indecisive, but now I’m not so sure.” Unknown
18. “Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.” Charles Schulz
19. “Think like a proton. Always positive.” Unknown
20. “Be happy – it drives people crazy.” Unknown
21. “Optimist: someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it’s more like a cha-cha.” Robert Brault
22. “The question isn’t who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me.” Ayn Rand.
23. “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” Robin Williams
24. “I am an early bird and a night owl… so I am wise and I have worms” Michael Scott
25. “If you let your head get too big, it’ll break your neck.” Elvis Presley
26. “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” Will Rogers
27. “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” Dwight D. Eisenhower
28. “Live each day like it’s your second to the last. That way you can fall asleep at night.” Jason Love
29. “Even a stopped clock is right twice every day. After some years, it can boast of a long series of successes.” Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach
30. “Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger.” Franklin P. Jones
31.“I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” Ron White
32. “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Eddison
33. “A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure.” Unknown
34. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible!” Audrey Hepburn
35. “Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.” Robert Bloch
36. “Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.” Marilyn Monroe
37. “By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.” Robert Frost
38. “The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.” Terry Pratchett
39. “Age is of no importance unless you’re a cheese.” Billie Burke
40. “When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.” Unknown
How about some Friday de-motivation?
Bit of a cynic?
Do you agree that inspirational quotes are silly, boring and useless?
Well, here are some de-motivational (slightly sarcastic) quotes, just for you!
41. “Trying is the first step toward failure.” Homer Simpson
42. “Happiness is just sadness that hasn’t happened yet.” Unknown
43. “The best things in life are actually really expensive.” Unknown
44. “Every tattoo is temporary, because we’re all slowly dying.” Unknown
45. “A few harmless flakes working together can unleash an avalanche of destruction.” Justin Sewell
46. “Dreams are like rainbows. Only idiots chase them.” Unknown
47. “It could be that your purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others.” Ashleigh Brilliant
48. “If the world didn’t suck we’d all fly into space.” Unknown
49. “The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.” Unknown
50. “Always remember that you are unique – just like everybody else.” Unknown
Click here to read more of these ridiculous, but hilarious quotes.
Feel inspired?
What do you reckon? Did I win you over? Or do you still think they’re pointless?
If you’d like to continue browsing some of the best, then check out these motivational quotes books on Amazon.
Or have a look at these other blog posts.
- The 50 Funniest Inspirational Quotes
- 50 Famous Quotes to Inspire You Today
- 28 Funny Motivational Quotes to Make Your Day Awesome
- 100 Funny Quotes Worth Laughing Over
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Have a wonderful weekend, folks.
Hahhaha, those were really funny, but to be frank, not all were funny. which i felt funny were really funny. I am going to share some of the quotes to my friends.. selected ones
These quotes are so much encouraging
Thanks for these wonderful funny quotes. It has been a long time, that I read this kind of post on any blog. Quote, no 37 and 40 are really good. By the way, all quotations are more than just being good.
#1 “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.”
That’s a Ziglar Quote
Very strong Quotes. Made my day.
Never give up and never forget the power of staying positive. Life is a gift. Do not take it for granted.
Nice collection of quotes so interesting and amazing thank you very much for sharing.
Nice quotes. No. 10 especially
This is a nice information. It can sure motivate anyone. Thanks!!!
thanks for the information
The quotes are awesome . Some are funny but those too contain a meaning .
Thank you mark for sharing such a wonderful list of funny quotes. You should add more shareable images. Isn’t it so?
truly inspirational quotes. totally inspired. thanks for your words.
Great collection. I would like to suggest your menu bar covers a lot of place please reduce its size that would provide more area for a user to read out quotes. The otherwise overall collection was quite good
This is a nice information. It can sure motivate anyone. Thanks!!!
Thanks for sharing this information. It can sure help any team.
Very inspirational and impressive content.
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Amazing.. Your Quotes really inspire many of us.. All Quotes are superb and inspiring and give motivation.
thats so funny man.Thanks for sharing with us.
The quotes are really good.
Thanks admin for sharing these quotes. Instead laughing, these quotes makes me more motivated. Though there are some really funny sayings.
These quotes are really awesome and I love these quotes, thanks for sharing these quotes.
I love this quote 42. “Happiness is just sadness that hasn’t happened yet.” after every happiness will be sadness and every sadness will be happiness.
Being motivated is just one thing that really keeps so many of us going. It really helps me a lot and so I would love to help others with it too. Well, I was doing some research to get hold of more helpful motivational quotes and word so this got me here. With this, I say a big thanks for the relevant information on this blog.
This is great
Sometimes it is also very important to have fun. Funny Motivational makes your day awesome and delightful. It was really an amazing post to read
I really got inspire from this post
These were amazing quotes
Thanks a lot for your Motivational quotes, Excellent Quotes that really apply to everyone’s lives in one way or another…… A great way to add to my own collection.
Thanks…. Such a nice quotes…
amazing, your quotes are really awesome.
After reading your article, I am feeling energy. Most Quotes are funny. Keep it up.
very inspirational quotes indeed. I like how you compiled short quotes that can easily be used in my bio and also easy to share. I also like your website design.
Quote ” We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit
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Love number 7, hahaha. Too good!
when life gives you corn the roast and eat, Hahhahaha.
it is very important to have fun. Funny Motivational makes your day awesome and delightful.
Thanks a lot, you have make my day blissful……………
This is a nice information. It can sure motivate anyone. Thanks!!!
Thank you mark for sharing such a wonderful list of funny quotes.
Vey Good Collection of Quotes. This Brings smile on my face really.
When nothing goes right … Go left.
The best things in life are actually really expensive..that’s right
This is really nice… Thanks for sharing it.
Being motivated is just one thing that really keeps so many of us going. It really helps me a lot and so I would love to help others with it too. Well, I was doing some research to get hold of more helpful motivational quotes and word so this got me here. With this, I say a big thanks for the relevant information on this blog.
This is my favourite.
“Bad decisions make good stories.” Ellis Vidler
Thanks for sharing such awesome quotes.
Hey Thanks dude really awesome. very interesting funny but Great!
I am really Happy to read these collections of quotes
Amazing Quotes, Thanks for sharing
Thank you for posting all the beautiful quotes, Made my day