26 Wise Words That Will Motivate You This March

When you’re feeling lost or alone, a motivational speech could give you the courage you need to pick yourself up again. Here are some wise words people have shared on Reddit that have helped them through their toughest times:

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.” — BarbaraERivera

“You can’t hold onto someone who’s already let go.” — Middle_Artist6877

“You don’t need to be great to start, but you do need to start to be great.” — SnooDoubts6997

“If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will believe that it is stupid.” — SeppeSetti

“Leave the past. Engage the present. Create your future.” — JimmyB719

“I went outside to find a friend, but could not find one there, I went outside to BE a friend and found friends everywhere.” — mask10000

“People who claim to be brutally honest care more about being brutal than being honest.” — doctor-rumack

“You are the pilot of your life, not the passenger.” — SunWaterGrass

“Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.” — Rocket-Tree

“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” — rosesforthemonsters

“If at first you don’t succeed, redefine success.” — IndustrialLubeMan

“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — SkylightDuneagle

“In a world where you can choose anything, choose kindness.” — myotherxdaccount

“Sometimes we have to look beyond what we want to do what’s best.” — Acceptable-Courage41

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” — Sad_Weakness8637

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” — PFVN_Dragon

“Fall seven times, get up eight.” — RunRevolutionary9019

“Sometimes it is better to be nice than it is to be honest.” — Sad_Weakness8637

“Never argue with idiots or assholes… They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.” — Nukdai

“It’s fine to visit dreadful locations, just don’t unpack.” — FancyStrange

“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.” — slider728

“You are not in traffic, you are traffic.” — Lawayne_Ahmed_1831

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” — ouroborosilicate

“You came into this world crying and everyone smiling. May you leave this world smiling and those around you crying.” — froiwok

“Just because you aren’t trying to be an asshole, doesn’t mean you aren’t being an asshole.” — ksozay

“This too shall pass.” — UnaliveBisexual