Inspiratopia

Inspiring Stories, Quotes and Tales for the Soul

You are never too old

Quotes January 5, 2023

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis Clive Staples Lewis, commonly referred to as C.S. Lewis, was a British writer and scholar, best known for his works of fiction, including The Chronicles of Narnia series, and his non-fiction... Read more
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” – Will Rogers Will Rogers was an American cowboy, comedian, and social commentator. He was born in 1879 in the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory (now part of Oklahoma), and was the son of a prominent Cherokee judge and politician. Rogers... Read more
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known as FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945. He was a central figure in world events during the mid-20th... Read more
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur and business magnate who... Read more
Life’s most persistent and urgent question
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his... Read more
Life is What Happens to You
Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon, Beautiful Boy Read more
Never Quite as Scary

Never Quite as Scary

Quotes January 12, 2014

Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend. – Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes) This quote is from the beloved comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, penned by cartoonist Bill Watterson. The comic strip followed the adventures of young Calvin and his best friend, the stuffed tiger... Read more
The Decision to Act

The Decision to Act

Quotes January 11, 2014

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. – Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author. She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and she set many other records during her flying career.... Read more
Sometimes You Have to Lie
Sometimes you have to lie. But to yourself you must always tell the truth. – Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy) In her novel, Harriet the Spy, Louise Fitzhugh observes that unfortunately, circumstances may sometimes call for less than truthful statements. But even in these situations, it is important to always... Read more
Strikes and Home Runs

Strikes and Home Runs

Quotes January 9, 2014

Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. – Babe Ruth George Herman “Babe” Ruth was one of the best baseball players of all-time and for decades remained the reigning home run champion. But he also struck out a lot. This quote reminds us that in order... Read more