131 Positive Thoughts, Inspirational Life, and Good Morning Quotes from Books to Start Your Day Right

Need to set the mood for the entire day? These 131 positive thoughts, inspirational life, and good morning quotes from bestselling reads are powerful messages that help you start a new day feeling motivated and energized. Many books are featured in the Headway library — a digital collection of non-fiction titles that are trending now, so you can easily access them anytime and anywhere.

Highlight your favorite quotes from James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' or print out Gaur Gopal Das' guide to self-awareness and a balanced life from 'Life's Amazing Secrets' to reach your full potential for the best day ever. With these morning motivational quotes, you'll effectively reset yourself before plunging into your workload. From positive affirmations to uplifting lines, here are the top 131 quotes to get you started!

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- Positive good morning quotes to set the tone for a great day
- Inspirational good morning quotes for early birds
- Funny good morning quotes to de-stress yourself
- Good morning messages to energize your routine

Quote of the day:

"Success is the product of daily habits — not once-in-a-lifetime transformations." — James Clear, 'Atomic Habits'

Positive good morning quotes to set the tone for a great day

Start your early morning routine on the right note with these positive thoughts that inspire and uplift you. These powerful reminders will create good vibes for the rest of the day, helping you approach challenges with confidence and a smile.

1. "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." — J.K. Rowling

Your daily reminder to take action instead of waiting endlessly for the perfect moment.

2. "There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for." — J.R.R. Tolkien

Stay committed to your values.

3. "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it." — J.M. Barrie

Belief in yourself is the first step to achieving greatness.

4. "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

True meaning and purpose come from feelings and inner values, not appearances.

5. "Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." — James Clear

Learn how to build winning habits in the full summary of 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear on the Headway app.

6. "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." — Dr. Seuss 

You have control and agency over your future.

7. "The only lies for which we are truly punished are those we tell ourselves." — V.S. Naipaul

Honesty with yourself is essential for real progress.

8. "Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?" — L.M. Montgomery

Every day brings fresh opportunities to start again.

9. "You are your best thing." — Toni Morrison

Your worth and potential come from within, not external approval.

10. "What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?" — Angie Thomas

Your voice has power — use it when it matters.

11. "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." — William Ernest Henley 

You have the ultimate power to shape your destiny.

12. "It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not." — André Gide 

Authenticity is more valuable than approval.

13. "You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore." — William Faulkner

Growth requires stepping out of your comfort zone.

14. "The best way out is always through." — Robert Frost

Facing challenges head-on is the surest path to overcoming them.

15. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." — Wayne Gretzky

Taking risks is essential for success.

16. "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." — Theodore Roosevelt

Start now — perfect conditions are rare.

17. "Don't wait. The time will never be just right." — Napoleon Hill

Action beats waiting for perfect circumstances.

18. "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." — William James

Your actions matter more than you may realize.

19. "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." — Dalai Lama XIV

Create joy by how you engage with the world each day.

20. "Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds the gold." — Gaur Gopal Das

Explore more uplifting wisdom in the summary of 'Life's Amazing Secrets' by Gaur Gopal Das on the Headway app.

Inspirational good morning quotes for early birds

Rise and shine with these good morning wishes for the ultimate boost of inspiration and self-worth. Whether you seek morning motivation for employees or a spark for personal growth, these quotes from powerful non-fiction reads will set the perfect tone for the whole day.

1. "The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive." — John Green

2. "A person acting from a motivation of contribution and service rises to such a level of moral authority that worldly success is a natural result." — Marianne Williamson

3. "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." — H. Jackson Brown Jr.

4. "The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion." — Albert Camus

5. "Always take a chance on better, even if it seems threatening." — Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace

Get inspired by Pixar's creative wisdom in the full summary of 'Creativity, Inc.' by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace on the Headway app.

1. 6 "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston S. Churchill

2. "Believe you can and you're halfway there." — Theodore Roosevelt

3. "It always seems impossible until it's done." — Nelson Mandela

4. "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny." — C.S. Lewis

5. "Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear." — George Addair

6. "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today." — Franklin D. Roosevelt

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

8. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." — Eleanor Roosevelt

9. "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

10. "Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray." — Rumi

11. "Forever is composed of nows." — Emily Dickinson

12. "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." — Mark Twain

13. "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." — Benjamin Franklin

14. "If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath." — Amit Ray

15. "I got 3 million miles and 70,000 tickets sold, telling me that I know how to make people laugh." — D. L. Hughley

16. "You are ready and able to do beautiful things in this world." — Jim Carrey

17. "He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how." — Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia

Find more details about the meaning of life with the full summary of 'Ikigai' by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia on the Headway app.

1. 23 "The voice of the sea speaks to the soul." — Kate Chopin

2. "You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." — Marcus Aurelius

3. "Lose an hour in the morning, and you will spend all day looking for it." — Richard Whately

4. "Creativity is just connecting things." — Steve Jobs

5. "Chase down your passion like it's the last bus of the night." — Terri Guillemets

6. "Smile, breathe, and go slowly." — Thich Nhat Hanh

7. "Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen." — Wayne Huizenga

8. "Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them." — William Arthur Ward

9. "You change the world by being yourself." — Yoko Ono

10. "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." — Zig Ziglar

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

12. "The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention." — Julia Cameron

Unlock more creative inspiration in the summary of 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron on the Headway app.

1. 35 Be grateful for this beautiful day." — Norton Juster

2. "Every morning is a fresh start. Wake up with a grateful heart." — Kristen Butler

3. "Morning is an important time of day because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have." — Lemony Snicket

Funny good morning quotes to de-stress yourself

Unwind your mind with upbeat good morning messages that make you smile any time of day. These lighthearted quotes from top self-growth experts, historical figures, and famous authors will help you shake off any tension, setting a positive tone for a good day while bringing some much-needed humor into your morning routine.

1. 38 "Every morning starts a new page in your story. Make it a great one today." — Doe Zantamata

2. "Dracula is a morning person compared to me." — Kim Dallmeier

3. "There is too much life to be lived for you to hit the snooze button." — Hal Elrod

4. "The early morning hour should be dedicated to praise: do not the birds set us the example?" — Charles Spurgeon

5. "When things are beyond your control and there is nothing you can do, why worry?" — Gaur Gopal Das

Find more calming guidance in the full summary of 'Life's Amazing Secrets' by Gaur Gopal on the Headway app.

1. 43 "Morning is wonderful. Its only drawback is that it comes at such an inconvenient time of day." — Glen Cook

2. "I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world." — E.B. White

3. "If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning." — Mark Twain

4. "Afternoons are hard. Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anymore." — Rachel Caine

5. "I never wake up in the morning and wonder why I'm here. I wake up and wonder why I'm not making here better." — Jeffrey Fry

6. "Everyone should experience a sunrise at least once a day." — Phil Dunphy

7. "I get up every morning and read the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work." — Robert Orben

8. "I like my coffee black and my mornings bright." — Terri Guillemets

9. "Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not." — Ursula K. Le Guin

10. "The early morning has gold in its mouth." — Benjamin Franklin

11. "Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction." — George Lorimer

12. "I never wake up in the morning and wonder why I'm here. I wake up and wonder why I'm not making here better." — Jeffrey Fry

13. "Everyone should experience a sunrise at least once a day." — Phil Dunphy

14. "Be patient. Be authentic. And be consistent. The trust will come." — Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace

Explore how to foster creativity and trust in the full summary of 'Creativity, Inc.' by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace on the Headway app.

1. 57 "Morning is the time when I am awake and there is a dawn in me." — Henry David Thoreau

2. "The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese." — Steven Wright

3. "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." — Douglas Adams

4. "Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door." — Kyle Chandler

5. "Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there." — Josh Billings

6. "I have to be successful because I like expensive things." — Lisa Lieberman-Wang

7. "To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone." — Reba McEntire

8. "Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday." — Dale Carnegie

9. "I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party." — Ron White

10. "Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting." — Christopher Morley

11. "Establishing goals is all right if you don't let them deprive you of interesting detours." — Doug Larson

12. "The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score." — Bill Copeland

13. "The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised." — George Will

14. "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." — Bernard M. Baruch

15. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." — Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia

Discover more insights in the full summary of 'Ikigai' by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia on the Headway app.

1. 72 "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." — Will Rogers

2. "You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself." — Sam Levenson

3. "Aspire to inspire before we expire." — Eugene Bell Jr.

Good morning messages to energize your routine

Still wondering how to start your day with inspiration? Get motivated by energizing quotes that help you turn each morning into a new beginning and a fresh start to achieving your goals. Send these messages to cheer up your loved ones, colleagues, and friends!

Here's how you can use these quotes to enhance your morning routine:

• Read one aloud before checking your phone

• Use it as a journal prompt to spark reflection

• Set it as your lock screen for continuous inspiration

• Reflect on it using Headway book summaries for deeper insights

1. 75 "Every morning is a beautiful morning." — Terri Guillemets

2. "Morning without you is a dwindled dawn." — Emily Dickinson

3. "God's mercy is fresh and new every morning." — Joyce Meyer

4. "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." — Eleanor Roosevelt

5. "The sun is a daily reminder that we too can rise again from the darkness, that we too can shine our own light." — S. Ajn

6. "You don't have to be the victim of your environment. You can also be the architect of it." — James Clear

Read more in the online summary of 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear on the Headway app.

1. 81 "Today is going to be a great day." — Dr. Daniel Amen

2. "Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart." — Roy T. Bennett

3. "The secret to a good morning is to watch the sunrise with an open heart." — Anthony T. Hincks

4. "Your first thought in the morning should be 'Thank you.'" — Wayne Dyer

5. "Wake up determined, go to bed satisfied." — Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

6. "I get up every morning and it's going to be a great day. You never know when it's going to be over so I refuse to have a bad day." — Paul Henderson

7. "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive." — Marcus Aurelius

8. "Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen." — Wayne Huizenga

9. "Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow." — Robert Kiyosaki

10. "Morning is not just the start of a new day but the start of a new life." — Debasish Mridha

11. "Opportunities are everywhere. The key is to develop the vision to see them." — Steve Jobs

12. "There will be joy in the morning." — Lecrae

13. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker

14. "Be willing to be a beginner every single morning." — Meister Eckhart

15. "We must find positivity in the bleakest situations and live by the principle of gratitude." — Gaur Gopal Das

For more life-changing insights, read the summary of 'Life's Amazing Secrets' by Gaur Gopal on the Headway app.

1. 96 "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." — Albert Schweitzer

2. "Do not wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect." — Zoey Sayward

3. "What you do today can improve all your tomorrows." — Ralph Marston

4. "Confidence is 10% hard work and 90% delusion." — Tina Fey

5. "Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?" — Edgar Bergen

6. "Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called everybody, and they meet at the bar." — Drew Carey

7. "There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full." — Henry Kissinger

8. "What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day." — Phyllis Diller

9. "The road to success is always under construction." — Lily Tomlin

10. "Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work." — Robert Orben

11. "The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!" — Marvin Phillips

12. "Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he is supposed to be doing at that moment." — Robert Benchley

13. "Work is the greatest thing in the world, so we should always save some of it for tomorrow." — Don Herold

14. "Wherever you are is always the right place…" — Julia Cameron

Explore more empowering ideas in the full summary of 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron on the Headway app.

1. 110 "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." — Elbert Hubbard

2. "Life is hard. After all, it kills you." — Katharine Hepburn

Boost your day with morning microlearning from Headway

Transform your day with mourning routine quotes from bestselling non-fiction books like 'Creativity, Inc.' by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace, 'Ikigai' by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia, and 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron. These works on personal development, self-love, and positive mindsets will help you replace mindless scrolling with daily insights.

For your convenience and immediate access, the Headway library collected short book summaries of these bestsellers to match your busy lifestyle. These reading tidbits let you learn in the morning during a 10-minute coffee break, offering you one fresh idea each day to improve your personal growth. Join over 30 million users who have made Headway their daily learning habit, and start your day on a brighter, more inspired note.

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