Here are 20 of the best motivational quotes for students to inspire focus, hard work, and a never-give-up attitude:
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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
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“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier
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“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson
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“The expert in anything was once a beginner.” – Helen Hayes
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“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar
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“Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.” – Anonymous
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“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Tim Notke
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“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
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“Strive for progress, not perfection.” – Anonymous
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“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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“Dream big and dare to fail.” – Norman Vaughan
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“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills
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“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” – Abigail Adams
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“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne
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“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi
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“Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise.” – Frank Ocean
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“Mistakes are proof that you are trying.” – Jennifer Lim
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“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
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“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.” – Marie Forleo