Find inspiration in our growing list of thought-provoking quotes. Let these words of wisdom take your thoughts in a new direction, courtesy of public figures ranging from Gandhi to Billy Joel, from the Bible to Dumbledore. You can also find a new quote each week on our Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!
“Passion is the difference between having a job and having a career.” – Unknown
“Find something you’re passionate about and stay tremendously interested in it.” – Julia Child
“Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.” — Parker Palmer
“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.” — Jane Goodall
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” — Maya Angelou
“One of the greatest things in life is that no one has the authority to tell you what you want to be. You’re the one who’ll decide what you want to be.” — Jaime Escalante
“One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don’t choose your passions; your passions choose you.” — Jeff Bezos
“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” — David Frost