Motivational Quotes (Help You Keep Going) (2024)

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Senior class quotes capture the essence of our journey, encapsulating years of memories, friendships, and lessons learned in a single line.

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Best Senior Class Quotes
Short Senior Class Quotes
Funny Yearbook Quotes for Seniors
Sentimental Quotes for Graduating Seniors
Senior Class Quotes That Empower
Inspiring Senior Class Quotes
Encouraging Quotes for Graduates
Senior Class Quotes About Success

Best Senior Class Quotes

I am ready to face any challenge that might be foolish enough to face me. Dwight Schrute

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. Maya Angelou

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain

I’m not great at senior quotes. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory. Dr. Seuss

Fight for what makes you optimistic about the world. Find it, insist on it, dig into it, go after it. Jennifer Garner Senior Class Quotes

All those adults that you used to think were in charge and knew what they were doing? It turns out they don’t have all the answers. A lot of them aren’t even asking the right questions. So, if the world’s going to get better, it’s going to be up to you. Barack Obama

If talent is the floor and character the ceiling, then workethic is the altitude of personal achievement. Orrin Woodward

I am here to tell you that whatever you think your dream is now, it will probably change. And that’s okay. Conan O’Brien

Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Michelle Obama

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. Muhammad Ali

Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion. Jack Kerouac

Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourselves! Chanakya

Have the end in mind and every day make sure you’re working towards it. Ryan Allis

Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. Steve Jobs

Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished If you’re alive it isn’t. Richard Bach

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Don’t ever confuse the two, your life and your work. The second is only part of the first. Anna Quindlen

Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs. Farrah Gray

I’m continually trying to make choices that put me out of my own comfort zone. As long as you’re uncomfortable it means you’re growing. Ashton Kutcher

Cynicism has never won a war, or cured a disease, or started a business, or fed a young mind, or sent men into space. Cynicism is a choice. Hope is a better choice. Barack Obama

Short Senior Class Quotes

Don’t blink, life goes faster than you think. Kenny Chesney Senior Class Quotes

Futures don’t make themselves, you have to create them.

Don’t just assume the answer is no. Ask the question!

Hold the vision, trust the process.

Aspire to inspire before we expire. Eugene Bell Jr.

Dwell in possibility. Emily Dickinson

Do. Or do not. There is no try. Yoda

You will screw it up sometimes. Taylor Swift

Impossible is just an opinion. Paulo Coelho

I choose happiness as my motto in life.

Dream big and dare to fail. Norman Vaughan

What will your essential service be? Oprah Winfrey

Goodbye past, hello future!

Funny Yearbook Quotes for Seniors

Remember to always be yourself, unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else. Mitchel Wieland Senior Class Quotes

I listen to Taylor Swift more than I listen to my teachers.

I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever invented copy and paste. Thank you. Stephanie Flores

I finally learned how to right good.

Here’s to not knowing what I’m doing with the rest of my life!

I used to be jealous of Harry Potter for being able to talk to snakes, but it turns out I’ve been doing it for years.

That wasn’t like High School Musical at all.

Just because you’re trash doesn’t mean you can’t do great things. It’s called garbage can, not garbage cannot.

Opinions are like mixtapes. I don’t want to hear yours.

I don’t always graduate, but when I do, I barely graduate.

I don’t always have time to study, but when I do, I still don’t.

I know what you’re all thinking, ’How did I pass this guy up?’

And now the ACTUAL hard work starts.

Follow your passion, stay true to yourself, never follow someone else’s path unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path then by all means you should follow that. Ellen DeGeneres

Cheaters never win, but I just graduated. Richard Gilot

I am always right, except when I’m wrong, which is often.

Every year, many, many stupid people graduate. And if they can do it, so can you. John Green

Do I have a plan? I don’t even have a plan. Phoebe Buffay

If movies have taught me anything, now the real fun starts.

I went through a lot of hassle to earn this tassel.

Can I please stay another year? said no one.

High school was easy. It was like riding a bike, except the bike was on fire, and the ground was on fire, and everything was on fire because it was hell.

You can’t have everything. Where would you put it? Steven Wright

I had to put my grades up for adoption because I couldn’t raise them. Irfan Imthias

What’s the best cure for senioritis? Graduation!

Is it too late to be a freshman again?

Be wise, because the world needs wisdom. If you cannot be wise, pretend to be someone who is wise, and then just behave like they would. Neil Gaiman

I wish there was a way to know you are in the good old days before you have actually left them.

Hannah Montana said nobody’s perfect, but here I am.

High School Musical is pretty unrealistic.

The best advice I can give anybody about going out into the world is this: Don’t do it. I have been out there. It is a mess. Russell Baker

If you’re seeing this quote in the yearbook, I got all four math credits. Trust me, that means you can too. Gabriela Willis

Always laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine. Lord Byron

Sentimental Quotes for Graduating Seniors

I want to graduate and finish high school, but I don’t want to leave my friends.

I’ll never forget these great years with all of you!

If you’re going into your senior year of high school, it’s going to go faster than you think. And you’re going to wish it went slower.

It’s something unpredictable, but in the end is right. I hope you had the time of your life. Green Day Senior Class Quotes

I was told in high school that the last game during your senior year stays with you forever, which is true. Jim Otto

Nothing lasts forever but at least we’ve got these memories.

As we go on, we remember all the times we spent together and as our lives change, come whatever, we will still be friends forever.

Those of you starting your senior year of high school, enjoy it. In a year you’ll be saying bye to your best friends, make your time count.

I’ve learned from the bad times and was humbled by the good. Thank you for all of the great life lessons.

If I had to do high school again, I’d want you along for the ride.

Because it is senior year I have begun to see things as potential absences. The things I love will become the things I’ll miss. David Levithan

It was a time of learning, having fun, and meeting friends. Now is the time to start conquering the world.

True friends like you don’t come along often. The memories we have of high school will always remind me of how lucky I am to have met you.

Real friendship doesn’t fade away, it just gets stronger with time. I know that no matter where our futures take us, we’ll always be there for each other.

A year from now we’ll all be gone/ All our friends will move away/ And they’re going to better places/ But our friends will be gone away. Rivers and Roads

Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened. Dr. Seuss

Senior Class Quotes That Empower

People will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou Senior Class Quotes

I Spent 113,880 Hours Of My Life For A Paper And A Handshake.

Be the change that you wish to see in the world. Arleen Lorrance

The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do. Steve Jobs

My wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small and that you never need to carry more than you can hold. Rascal Flatts

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Henry David Thoreau

If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily. Gerald Good

Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today. James Dean

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears. Les Brown

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. Greg Anderson

If you always hike on the same trail, you might miss a world of beauty. Be bold, and dare to try new paths.

Always keep your eyes open. Keep watching. Because whatever you see can inspire you. Grace Coddington

Be kind to yourself a little more every day. Dua Lipa

All progress takes place outside the comfort zone. Michael John Bobak

Live your life as if you already are where you want to be. Russell Simmons

The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot. Michael Altschuler

Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Michelle Obama

Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. George Addair

If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done. Thomas Jefferson

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while you might miss it. Ferris Bueller

Every day is a new opportunity to change your life and be who you want to be. Demi Lovato

Don’t let anything stand in the way of the light that shines through this form. Risk being seen in all of your glory. Jim Carrey

Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here. Neil Gaiman

Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit, there are footprints on the moon. Paul Brandt

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Beverly Sills

Don’t ever doubt yourselves or waste a second of your life. It’s too short and you’re too special. Ariana Grande

School is filled with ups and downs, heartache and joy, laughter and tears. Some days it felt like a struggle, but each experience has helped shape you into the incredible person you have become.

Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today. Will Rogers

Do a little more each day than you think you possibly can. Lowell Thomas

The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away. Joy J. Golliver

Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail. Charles Kettering

Say no to instant gratification so you can say yes to massive longterm gains. Maxime Lagacé

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. Albert Einstein

Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it! Maya Angelou

You already have everything you need inside of you right now, today. Alicia Keys

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. Søren Kierkegaard

It is often easier to make progress on megaambitious dreams. I know that sounds completely nuts. But, since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition. Larry Page

There will be times when your best isn’t good enough. There can be many reasons for this, but as long as you give your best you’ll be OK. Robert De Niro

In response to those who say to stop dreaming and face reality, I say keep dreaming and make reality. Kristian Kan

The only thing worse than starting something and failing … is not starting something. Seth Godin

Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay. Simone de Beauvoir

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Steve Jobs

You get in life what you have the courage to ask for. Oprah Winfrey

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. Thomas Jefferson

Do what you feel in your heart to be right for you’ll be criticized anyway.

Inspiring Senior Class Quotes

Don’t allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on sunglasses. Lady Gaga Senior Class Quotes

There is no passion to be found in playing small in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. Nelson Mandela

Encouraging Quotes for Graduates

To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart. Eleanor Roosevelt Senior Class Quotes

Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it. Charles Swindoll

If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you. Fred DeVito

You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. Steve Jobs

Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion. Michael Jordan

No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind. Taylor Swift

Big pay and little responsibility are circ*mstances seldom found together. Napoleon Hill

Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good. Minor Myers, Jr.

Either you run the day, or the day runs you. Jim Rohn

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. Martin Luther King Jr.

Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they started. David Allen

Always do what you are afraid to do. Ralph Waldo Emerson

If you can do what you do best and be happy, you are further along in life than most people. Leonardo DiCaprio

I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise I won’t bore you. David Bowie

Don’t wish it were easier. Wish you were better. Jim Rohn

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. Alice Walker

As the sun knows; even the sky is not the limit…Rasheed Ogunlaru

Every person you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them. H Jackson Brown Jr.

I know that I will look back on these days as being the happiest of my life.

Whatever you choose for a career path, remember the struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose. Chadwick Boseman

Don’t regret the past, just learn from it. Ben Ipock

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. Dr. Seuss

Ignore the naysayers. Really the only option is: head down and focus on the job. Chris Pine

Don’t ever think you have to compare yourself to others; your journey is uniquely yours, no matter where you go or how you travel it.

Realize, rise and act–make mistakes, fall hard, then rise again and try again. Abhijit Naskar

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison

The reality is on most matters, somebody is going to make the decision so why not let it be you? Kamala Harris

Be content to act, and leave the talking to others. Baltasa

From error to error one discovers the entire truth. Sigmund Freud

There is no script. Live your life. Soak it all in. Dick Costolo

It’s amazing what you can get if you quietly, clearly and authoritatively demand it. Meryl Streep

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson

A single moment can change your life; be open to the amazing opportunities that lie ahead.

Failure is a great teacher and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer. Oprah Winfrey

The greatest mistake you can make in life is continually fearing that you’ll make one. Elbert Hubbard

Be steady and well ordered in your life so that you can be fierce and original in your work. Gustave Flaubert

Don’t be afraid of fear. Because it sharpens you, it challenges you, it makes you stronger; and when you run away from fear, you also run away from the opportunity to be your best possible self. Ed Helms

You must do the thing you think you cannot do. Eleanor Roosevelt

So often in life things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great good fortune. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer. Marcia Wieder

Senior Class Quotes About Success

Don’t settle, as with all matters of the heart you’ll know when you find it. Steve Jobs Senior Class Quotes

Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. Maya Angelou

In a world full of spectators, be the player. Michael Bassey Johnson

If learning is like a sponge, don’t ever stop soaking it up. Never stop learning. Catherine Pulsifer

Your inexperience is an asset in that it will make you think in original, unconventional ways. Accept your lack of knowledge and use it as your asset. Natalie Portman

The only thing that will stop you from fulfilling your dreams is you. Tom Bradley

Be happy with what you have. Be excited about what you want. Alan Cohen

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. David Brinkley

Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table. Barack Obama

Everything you can imagine is real. Pablo Picasso

Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table. Barack Obama

A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman. Melinda Gates

Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are. Lady Gaga

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have you, you will never, ever have enough. Oprah

Life isn’t how to survive the storm; it’s about how to dance in the rain. Taylor Swift

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. Samuel Beckett

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. Pele

If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. Nora Roberts

Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. Og Mandino

Patience and politeness are virtues often overlooked in today’s world. Use both and you’ll be surprised at how far they’ll take you.

Action is the foundational key to all success. Pablo Picasso

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. Dalai Lama

Invest in yourself. Become the best you can possibly be. William Scaec

I learned many great lessons from my father, not the least of which was that you can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love. Jim Carrey

First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.

There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction. Oprah Winfrey

There is no such thing as failure You have to wake up every day and say ‘There’s no reason today can’t be the best day of my life.’ Blake Lively

Success is nothing if you don’t have the right people to share it with; you’re just going to end up lonely. Selena Gomez

The highest result of education is tolerance. Helen Keller

Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture the heart. Ancient Indian Proverb

Success doesn’t rush. The greatest reward is the journey! Jeff Moore

When we show up, act boldly, and practice the best ways to be wrong, we fail forward. No matter where we end up, we’ve grown from where we began. Stacey Abrams

Do not let making a living prevent you from making a life. John Wooden

Despite your best efforts, not everyone wants to be helped. Make a difference where you can and be at peace with the rest. Gary Hopkins

You can’t do it alone. Be open to collaboration. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you. Spend a lot of time with them and it will change your life. Amy Poehler

Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success. Bo Bennett

Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity. Will Smith

Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other. Brian Tracy

If you want to make a permanent change, stop focusing on the size of your problems and start focusing on the size of you! T. Harv Eker

There are no regrets in life. Just lessons. Jennifer Aniston

The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than growing with them. Bernard M. Baruch

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. Colin Powell

You can never be the best. The only thing you can be the best at is developing yourself.Natalie Portman

To know what is right and choose to ignore it is the act of a coward. Hatake Kakashi

Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. John D. Rockefeller

The best revenge is massive success. Frank Sinatra

The old rules are crumbling and nobody knows what the new rules are. So make up your own rules. Neil Gaiman

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Nobody else is paying as much attention to your failures as you are . . . to everyone else, it’s just a blip on the radar screen, so just move on. Jerry Zucker

I encourage you to live with life. Be courageous, adventurous. Give us a tomorrow, more than we deserve. Maya Angelou

Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions. Dalai Lama

My dreams are my dress rehearsals for my future. David Copperfield

It’s your turn to choose and define what success means to you. Now, others will try to define it for you, but yours is the only voice that matters. Octavia Spencer

Summary

In conclusion, senior class quotes serve as a powerful tool to capture the essence of a graduating class’s journey and leave a lasting impression. These quotes not only reflect the unique personalities and experiences of the students, but they also encapsulate the shared memories, aspirations, and lessons learned throughout their time in high school or college.

Senior class quotes offer a platform for self-expression, allowing students to share their thoughts, dreams, and hopes for the future. They serve as a testament to the growth and development that has taken place over the years, reminding everyone of the transformations that have occurred within each individual. These quotes become a symbol of the collective spirit and unity that binds the graduating class together.

Furthermore, senior class quotes provide an opportunity for students to leave behind a legacy and inspire future generations. They can act as guiding principles, motivating younger students to work hard, chase their dreams, and make the most of their educational journey. These quotes carry a sense of wisdom and reflection, reminding all who encounter them of the value of perseverance, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Moreover, senior class quotes have the power to evoke emotions and provoke thought. They can make people laugh, reminisce, or contemplate life’s deeper meanings. These quotes often resonate with individuals beyond the graduating class, as they capture universal truths and experiences that are relatable to people of all ages.

It is important to recognize that senior class quotes should be chosen with care and responsibility. They should promote inclusivity, respect, and positivity, avoiding any language or themes that could be offensive or divisive. In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, it is crucial to ensure that these quotes celebrate the richness of different perspectives and experiences.

In conclusion, senior class quotes are more than just words on a page or a yearbook. They represent a culmination of years of hard work, growth, and memories. These quotes have the power to inspire, motivate, and leave a lasting impact on both the graduating class and those who come across them in the future. As students embark on their next chapter in life, senior class quotes serve as a reminder of the transformative power of education and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

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