4 Life-Lesson Quotes Every Student Should Live By!

Whether you are a quote collector or not, you must believe that the power of words increases with brevity. Quotes are the great source of inspiration for many. In fact, many people find some quotes so powerful that they set them as the principle of their life.

“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel”- Steven Furtick

Everyone has their weak moments, or I do not belong to earth! But I don’t think there is any need to emphasize this fact for most people are already aware of it. Still, it is observed that the knowledge did them little good. They keep on comparing their inferior traits with the limelight qualities of other people, and consequently have to face severe breakdown of confidence.

This lesson has become more important for students to understand, especially now, when Facebook, Instagram, and similar sites are, indirectly, promoting unhealthy social comparison.

“A ship is safest in harbour, but that’s not what ships are built for.” -William G.T. Shedd

This is one quote I’ve heard and read numerous times, still it never fails to inspire me whenever I read it. Though the quote applies to every individual, it is more applicable for the students. The young scholars have their whole life in front of them. Their future completely depends upon their attitude towards challenges and opportunities. They need to understand that the real life begins where the comfort zone ends. Students, at this phase, must have an open-minded thinking to be able to get best out of each opportunity.

“If an egg is broken by an outside force, life ends. If broken by an inside force, life begins. Great things always begin from the inside.”- Jim Kwik

Well, these are the very words that a student must read and re-read whenever they feel pressurized by the constant stress of academic tasks. It is important to ensure that students do not make life more complicated then what it already is. If you think your writing skills are too poor, then no amount of essay writing may help you. Unnecessarily, forcing yourself can only do more harm than good. Take things easy, warm up yourself, practice a little, take assistance from your teacher, and do whatever you think can aid you in the purpose. Though the process is more time consuming, the results make it all the worth.

“I know for sure what we dwell on is who we become.”- Oprah Winfrey

This new age quote seems like a derivative of the more profound Buddha’s teaching that says ‘The thought manifests as the word, The word manifests as the deed, The deed develops into habit, And the habit hardens into character.’. It simply means that one should think only positive thoughts, if they want to lead a positive life. So if indeed, the whole quality of life comes down to your thought process, then students have it in their hands to write their own story. It is just a matter of constant observation, and sifting, and before you know you would already be on the way of living the sort of life you always dreamed of.