Henry David Thoreau Quotes

I'm for people bettering themselves, no matter who they are and where they are, doing all they can to be all they can be.

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

I believe that anyone with a bit of guidance can act.

I believe that it is in my power to elevate myself this very hour above the common level of my life.

Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.

Every day you must try to make your own self-image grow; this you can do.

It's not enough to just be yourself. You must be your best self

When a man starts out to build a world, He starts first with himself

For things to change, YOU have to change. For things to get better, YOU have to get better. For things to improve, YOU have to improve. When YOU grow, EVERYTHING in your life grows with you.

The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.

People, in whatever walk of life, would be surprised if they just gave themselves a chance by believing in what they are.

Regardless of who you are or what you have been, you can be what you want to be.

The only things standing between you and the compassionate, wise, and creative person you want to be are matters of choice. Your choice. No one can occupy your generosity except you.

I don't think I've worked with anyone where I haven't seen some progress. Now sometimes you can't take someone where they want to go, not all the way, and sometimes you stop, and they do it or don't do it on their own thereafter.

No matter where your lot may be cast, no power on earth can keep you from making a man of yourself, a superb character, a masterpiece.

I'm hugely intrinsically motivated and have always believed that I'm fueled and motivated by learning.

I think 'destined for greatness,' for me, is digging deep inside and knowing that I will always strive to be the best person I can possibly be and effect change in a positive way.

I want to continue to grow in every way possible, as an actor, a woman, just as a human being in general. I think growth is just an all-around great idea.

I think the greatest demand actually comes from within, not from outside.

I'm a sucker when it comes to under-explored human potential and 'stuff that makes you be better.'

The quote that helped me the most with my life was: It only gets better when you get better. That woke me up.

Try to be the best version of yourself.

The only real security in life comes from knowing that every single day you are improving yourself in some way.

I can do more. I can grow. I can become a bigger and better human being.