Some of the wisest words of our time come from Mary Anne Radmacher, a writer and artist who has written books and led workshops on how to become your most creative, balanced self. In fact, you may not know that some of the most famous quotes actually come from Radmacher—and that you've probably already been inspired by her at one point or another.
With that in mind, here are 25 amazing quotes from this thought leader to help you live out the live of your dreams.
25 Mary Anne Radmacher Quotes
1. "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes, courage is at that voice at the end of the day that says, 'I'll try again tomorrow.'"
2. "I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world."
3. "As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”
4. "Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen Hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regrets. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is”
5. “There is no small act of kindness. Every compassionate act makes large the world.”
6. “Begin each day as if it were on purpose.”
7. “it is (often) the quiet gesture which carries the most significance - the one which suddenly directs the symphony.”
8. “It is (often) the quiet gesture which carries the most significance—the one which suddenly directs the symphony.”
9. “At first glance it may appear too hard. Look again. Always look again.”
10. "Speak quietly to yourself and promise there will be better days."
11. "In the quiet of this day may you know the greatness of your spirit and may your hopes fly on the wings of possibility."
12. "Every possibility begins with the courage to imagine."
13. "Even from the darkest night songs of beauty can be born."
14. "Persevere. Plan. Strategize. Focus. Breathe. Write. Let go: relax. Forgive. All this failing Take a nap."
15. "Live boldly. Laugh loudly. Love truly. Play as often as you can, work as smart as you are able. Share your heart as deeply as you can reach."
16. "What power there is in our service when our actions line up with our missions, skills and joy."
17. "Unexpected events can set you back or set you up. It's all a matter of perspective."
18. "The jump is so frightening between where I am and where I want to be. Because of all I may become, I will close my eyes and leap."
19. "A bird only flies. It does not turn to another bird and ask, 'am I doing this right?'"
20. "It is of the small joys and little pleasures that the greatest of our days are built."
21. "It takes courage to reinvent joys, to reinvent opportunities, to reinvent dreams, to reinvent connections, to reinvent hopes that you have set aside."
22. "When we have a circle of friends, we have more fun. We get more done, we feel and are stronger, and we really do celebrate the power of 'us.'"
23. "Consider calling it a challenge rather than calling it a crisis."
24. "Who were you before you put yourself last?"
25. "Weariness comes, on some days, from lack of service to self."
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