Cheesy motivational quotes, those nuggets of advice dipped in a thick layer of optimism, can be a guilty pleasure. They might not win awards for literary merit, but sometimes, that’s exactly what we need: a quick burst of sunshine before diving back into the daily grind.

Cheesy Motivational Quotes

1. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

2. “Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people.”

3. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

4. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”

5. “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

6. “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”

7. “The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.”

8. “Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.”

9. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”

10. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”

11. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

12. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”

13. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.”

14. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”

15. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”

16. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”

17. “The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.”

18. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

19. “Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”

20. “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”