Inspirational Morning Quotes From Famous Creative Minds
- Productivity
Zach- 7 minutes read
Whether you’re a morning person or not, everyone can benefit from some inspirational and motivational morning quotes from famous creative minds.
Motivation is a crucial element in supporting and building a morning routine, especially for creativity. Every famous creative mind that’s maintained a morning routine has had days where they don’t want to wake up or work. Sometimes this is a sign to slow down and practice some self-care. Other times it’s a matter of remembering why you’re getting up in the first place.
Here are some inspirational and motivational quotes from the lives of famous creative minds to help you build strong and lasting morning habits and routines.
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
― Marcus Aurelius
Roman Emperor and Philosopher
“What I know for sure is that every sunrise is like a new page, a chance to right ourselves and receive each day in all its glory. Each day is a wonder.”
― Oprah Winfrey
Talk Show Host, Actress, Author, and Philanthropist
“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”
― Henry David Thoreau
American Naturalist and Writer
“Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life.”
― Yoko Ono
Multimedia artist and Singer
“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 (Daniel Handler)
Writer
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
American Political Figure, Diplomat, and Activist
“I’m always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning. Every day I find something creative to do with my life.”
― Miles Davis
Trumpeter and Composer
“There’s always a sunrise and always a sunset and it’s up to you to choose to be there for it,’ said my mother. ‘Put yourself in the way of beauty.'”
― Cheryl Strayed
Writer
“The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep.”
― Rumi
Poet
“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.”
― Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Lyricist and Novelist
“This morning do something different: When you wake up in the morning, wake your forgotten and forsaken dreams up as well, wake them up like an insisting rooster!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan
Turkish Playwright
“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.”
― Meister Eckhart
Theologian and Philosopher
“You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning.”
― Billy Wilder
Film Director
“There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.”
― Bernard Williams
Philosopher
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.”
― George Lorimer
Journalist
“Lose an hour in the morning, and you will spend all day looking for it.”
― Richard Whately
Philosopher
“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.”
― William Arthur Ward
Writer
“Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.”
― William Blake
Poet
“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”
― Dalai Lama
Spiritual Leader
Zach is an international writer, photographer, filmmaker, martial artist, and creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. His goal is to empower and inspire creatives to live healthier, happier, and more creative lifestyles.
