The Greenlight: 10 quotes that will inspire and motivate

On some days we need that little extra push to be inspired or motivated. Much like that well-timed green light, these quotes can set a positive tone for our journey in life or our day, at least.

Consider these 10 quotes from a diverse group of people to set a positive tone for your day, be inspired and accomplish goals.

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." ~Thomas Jefferson

"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." ~ Marcus Aurelius

"For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories." ~ Plato

"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha

"Learn as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die tomorrow." ~ Mahatma Gandhi

"Forever is composed of nows." ~Emily Dickinson

"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them." ~ Albert Einstein

"Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear." ~ Mahatma Gandhi

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." ~Eleanor Roosevelt