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Positive Thinking Quotes
You cannot control everything that happens to you, but you can choose how you respond. These quotes are about attitude, optimism and the thoughts that shape your days.
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.”— Helen Keller (attributed)
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.”— Helen Keller
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”— Marcus Aurelius (attributed)
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”— Dalai Lama
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”— Mahatma Gandhi (attributed)
“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”— Charles R. Swindoll
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”— Albert Einstein (attributed)
“Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.”— Zig Ziglar
How to use these quotes
- Replace one negative thought today with a more balanced one.
- Write down three things that went well before you sleep.
- Share a quote with someone who could use a boost.
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