Funny inspirational quotes to brighten your day
Sometimes life seems like a rollercoaster ride, with many ups and downs. We could all need inspiration and encouragement to keep us going through the rough patches of life. You may turn that frown upside down and get back on track with fresh enthusiasm with the help of some funny inspirational quotes.
These humorous and insightful quotes will make you laugh and light a fire of motivation within you.
Quotes that make you laugh and think about the absurdities of life are like little doses of sunshine that brighten your day without much effort.
70 funny inspirational quotes that will brighten your day and inspire you
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Funny inspirational quotes can elevate your spirits and add a feeling of lightheartedness to your journey, whether you’re looking for motivation to undertake a challenging task or just looking to improve your mood.
They encourage us to see the funny side of things and to tackle difficulties with a sense of adventure.
So, buckle up and prepare to laugh your way to inspiration as we delve into a compilation of funny inspirational quotes that will leave you feeling motivated, invigorated, and ready to take on anything life throws you.
Enjoy these wise and funny remarks as a gentle reminder that laughter, indeed, is the best medicine:
1. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. And if you can’t love it, laugh at it!” – Bob Ross
2. “I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. Or maybe I’m just more easily amused.” – Thomas Jefferson
3. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep moving forward, and occasionally take a nap.” – Dave Grohl
4. “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. But hey, at least you’ll be the best-dressed one!” – Thomas Edison
5. “Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?” – Edward Bergen
6. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. So, if you’re happy, just pretend you’re successful!” – Albert Schweitzer
7. “I’m not lazy, I’m just on energy-saving mode. Call it eco-friendly productivity!” – Anonymous
8. “The road to success is always under construction. But don’t worry, detours often lead to the best adventures!” – Lily Tomlin
9. “The best way to predict the future is to create it. Or you could just predict what you’ll have for dinner tonight—that works too!” – Peter Drucker
10. “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And if that’s too much work, find someone who’s making margaritas and join them!” – Ron White
11. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails. And if all else fails, I’ll just build a kite!” – Jimmy Dean
More funny inspirational quotes about success and work
“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age.”
– Lucille Ball
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12. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. So, let’s get working on creating new words!” – Vidal Sassoon
13. “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball
14. “Success is not in what you have, but who you are. But if you have a pizza, you’re doing pretty well too!” – Bo Bennett
15. “The harder I work, the luckier I get. Or maybe it’s just that I have a four-leaf clover wallpaper on my phone!” – Samuel Goldwyn
16. “Success is not for the chosen few; it’s for the few who choose to eat dessert first!” – Unknown
17. “I find that the harder I work, the more snacks I seem to deserve. It’s called the snack-pensation effect!” – Anonymous
18. “It’s important to our friends to believe that we are unreservedly frank with them, and important to the friendship that we are not.” – Mignon McLaughlin
19. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my hairstyle. So, let the wind blow—I’ll just go for the messy look!” – Dolly Parton
20. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. And if your dreams involve wearing pajamas all day, count me in!” – Eleanor Roosevelt
21. “Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. Or you could just buy a really good antiperspirant!” – Thomas Edison
22. “The best revenge is massive success. And by ‘massive,’ I mean ordering a large pizza for yourself!” – Frank Sinatra
23. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. So, grab a dictionary and call it a day!” – Vanna Bonta
24. “Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat procrastination and open the door. But don’t forget to put on pants!” – Sam Horn
25. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. Or at least tolerate it enough to get through the day!” – Steve Jobs
26. “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. Or maybe I’m just really lucky at finding snacks!” – Thomas Jefferson
27. “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to take the stairs, but don’t forget to take breaks for coffee!” – Zig Ziglar
28. “The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!” – Marvin Phillips
29. “A laugh can be a very powerful thing. Why, sometimes in life, it’s the only weapon we have.” – Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)
30. “The best way to predict the future is to create it. Or if that’s too much work, just predict what you’ll have for breakfast tomorrow!” – Peter Drucker
31. “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And if you’re out of sugar, make margaritas instead!” – Unknown
32. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails. Or maybe I’ll just set up a wind turbine and make some clean energy!” – Jimmy Dean
33. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. So, let’s create our own dictionary and redefine success!” – Vidal Sassoon
34. “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” – Linda Grayson
35. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West
36. “The harder I work, the luckier I get. Or maybe I’m just really good at finding four-leaf clovers!” – Samuel Goldwyn
37. “Success is not for the chosen few; it’s for the few who choose to dance like nobody’s watching!” – Unknown
38. “I find that the harder I work, the more snacks I seem to need. It’s a never-ending cycle of productivity and munchies!” – Anonymous
39. “If at first, you don’t succeed, order pizza. Because pizza makes everything better, even failure!” – Anonymous
40. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my hairstyle. So, let’s embrace the wind and rock that wild hair!” – Dolly Parton
41. “When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt
42. “If hard work is the key to success, most people would rather pick the lock.” – Claude MacDonald
43. “Be like a postage stamp; stick to one thing until you get there.” – Josh Billings
44. “Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, some don’t turn up at all.” – Sam Ewing
45. “Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn’t the work he’s supposed to be doing at that moment.” – Robert Benchley
46. “I learned a long time ago that worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” – National Lampoon’s Van Wilder (2002)
47. “Please. Have mercy. I’ve been wearing the same underwear since Tuesday.” – Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Funny inspirational quotes about life
“I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.”
– Lily Tomlin
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48. “My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I’ve finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already.” – Dave Barry
49. “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” – Elbert Hubbard
50. “Life is tough, darling. Life is hard. And we better laugh at everything, otherwise, we’re going down the tube.” – Joan Rivers
51. “Follow your passion. Stay true to yourself. Never follow anyone else’s path unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path. Then, by all means, follow that path.” – Ellen DeGeneres
52. “Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” – Mark Twain
53. “To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.” – Reba McEntire
54. “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing; that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
55. “I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” – Lily Tomlin
56. “When you’re in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A best friend will be in the cell next to you saying, ‘Damn, that was fun.’” – Groucho Marx
57. “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” – Mark Twain
58. “There are two ways to pass a hurdle: leaping over or plowing through…There needs to be a monster truck option.” – Jeph Jacques
59. “If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito.” – Betty Reese
60. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss
61. “I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” – Jerome K. Jerome
62. “I cannot afford to waste my time making money.” – Louis Agassiz
63. “Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger.” – Franklin P. Jones
64. “It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldn’t give it up because by then I was too famous.” – Robert Benchley
65. “Luck is what you have left over after you give 100 percent.” – Langston Coleman
66. “Love can change a person the way a parent can change a baby- awkwardly, and often with a great deal of mess.” – Lemony Snicket
67. “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” – A.A. Milne (Winnie The Pooh)
68. “The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.” – Maureen Dowd
69. “How many roads must a man walk down before he admits he’s lost?” – Anonymous
70. “I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so much.” – Mother Teresa
Funny inspirational quotes are a great source of motivation and humor, whether you need a pick-me-up, a break from stress, or just a good belly laugh.
They show us that there is a lighter side to life and that laughter may be the key to unlocking new levels of imagination and creativity.
Remember that a laugh or smile can make the worst situations easier. Never stop looking for comedic gold; it will give you the energy in your stride and the gleam in your eye that will carry you to the top.
