Celebrities were the original “influencers” before being Insta famous became a thing. Inspirational celebrity quotes we read in glossies and overheard from popular talk shows, public speeches, or exclusive interviews might have been how our fascination with them was born. And if you had one of those iconic celebrity quotes set as your wallpaper, you are not alone!
However, these inspiring quotes from famous people are noteworthy because they come from celebrities’ personal experiences. And that includes going through various hardships that got them to the points in life they are now. Thus, celebrity quotes can also give an insight into what the celebrity has been through. And very often, it might be something we can relate to or learn from. Hence, no matter how big of a wealth or fame gap separates us, they are people just like us who have experienced both the highs and lows of life.
Below, we’ve compiled some of the most inspirational quotes by celebrities we have scoured from the internet. From inspiring quotes about success, joy, and love to moving quotes about failure, suffering, and heartbreak—our beloved celebrities have been through it all. Upvote the quotes that hit home and share other famous quotes from celebrities worth mentioning we might have missed.
#1
"You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it." – Robin Williams
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#2
"If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader." – Dolly Parton
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#3
"There comes a certain point in life when you have to stop blaming other people for how you feel or the misfortunes in your life. You can’t go through life obsessing about what might have been." – Hugh Jackman
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#4
"Don’t feel stupid if you don’t like what everyone else pretends to love." – Emma Watson
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#5
"The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way." – Keanu Reeves
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#6
"Take a stand for what’s right. Raise a ruckus and make a change. You may not always be popular, but you’ll be part of something larger and bigger and greater than yourself. Besides, making history is extremely cool." – Samuel L Jackson
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#7
"Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are." – Lady Gaga
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#8
"No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind." – Taylor Swift
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#9
"It’s your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don’t take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver." – Betty White
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#10
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ‘I’m possible!'" – Audrey Hepburn
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#11
"It’s never too late – never too late to start over, never too late to be happy." – Jane Fonda
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#12
"Life is very interesting… in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths." – Drew Barrymore
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#13
"Hey, if I don’t have a job, I don’t know why I bother to get up. Any time the phone rings, I’m ready to go. What else am I going to do? See, I’ve never retired. I don’t even know what it means." – Morgan Freeman
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#14
"If there’s any message to my work, it is ultimately that it’s OK to be different, that it’s good to be different, that we should question ourselves before we pass judgment on someone who looks different, behaves differently, talks differently, is a different color." – Johnny Depp
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#15
"Be nice to people on the way up, because you may meet them on the way down." – Jimmy Durante
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#16
"I think you end up doing the stuff you were supposed to do at the time you were supposed to do it." – Robert Downey Jr
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#17
"Is it that your dream is unattainable or is it that you have the wrong dream?" – Joaquin Phoenix
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#18
"Sometimes you can have the smallest role in the smallest production and still make a big impact." – Neil Patrick Harris
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#19
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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#20
"Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles." – Charley Chaplin
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