194 Quotes About Minding Your Own Business

194 Quotes About Minding Your Own Business

1. “A man that minds his own business is a great blessing to society.”
2. “I have never had any trouble with my neighbours because I have never meddled with them.”
3. “The most valuable things are those which can be used the least expensively.”
4. “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.”
5. “Don’t let others walk over you; don’t let them push you around. Stand up for yourself. If they do one thing to you, stand here on your feet and fight back.”
6. “It doesn’t matter if only one person believes in you. As long as they believe, you’ve succeeded.”
7. “If you’re not growing every day, then you are dying every day.”
8. “Never interrupt people when they are talking about themselves.”
9. “You can tell a lot about a person by how he deals with a crisis.”
10. “There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which ought to be done badly.”
11. We often fail to realize that our lives are made up mostly of little acts of courage.
12. “He who has no enemies has no character.”
13. “Every time you do something kind for somebody else, it makes you feel better inside.”
14. “What gets measured gets managed”.
15. “There are two ways to live: You can live as though nothing bothers you, or you can live as though everything bothers you.”
16. “Always remember that when you have problems, there will always be someone who cares enough to listen to you complain.”
17. You must love yourself before you can love another.
18. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
19. “Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut.”
20. The best revenge is massive success.”
21. “Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.”
22. “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish and he earns his keep.”
23. “People usually make decisions based on incomplete information and emotional reasons rather than rational ones.”
24. “It takes more strength to hold back from giving than to give.”
25. “When you find yourself in times of trouble, go see a wise old sage (or a young sexy girl).”
26. “Knowledge is power. Everyone seeks knowledge for its own sake, but few seek wisdom.”
27. “Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from poor judgment.”
28. “Successful people take risks. Unsuccessful people sit in a safe place.”
29. “To be happy is to enjoy the present, forget the past and look forward to the future.”
30. Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth could even come close.”
31. “Take a chance, and take chances.”
32. “Failure is simply feedback.”
33. “Never underestimate the power of a foolish mistake.”
34. “Make sure you are where you want to be, not where everybody else wants you to be.”
35. “Remember that it’s not what you don’t know that holds you back, it’s what you think you don’t know that does.”
36. “Just when you think you’ve achieved all you can achieve, you’ll find an opportunity to learn something new.”
37. “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it.”
38. “If you are going through hell, keep going.”
39. “One way we measure ourselves is by comparing ourselves to other people.”
40. “Some things are worth waiting for.”
41. “What matters most in life is to have loved and been loved…and also to have given love in return.”
42. “A little thing goes a long way.”
43. “Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you cannot accomplish anything! Get busy living or get busy dying.”
44. “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.”
45. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the morning to find that it was vanity. But those who dream by day are truly visionary and therefore create a vision that becomes reality.”
46. If you’re determined to succeed in any endeavour, you should expect opposition from entrenched interests.
47. “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
48. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
49. “If you fail to prepare, you never succeed.”
50. “We often confuse action with achievement, but accomplishment with failure.”
51. If you want to live a meaningful life, invest in human relationships.
52. “You will reach your destination no matter what, but if you use shortcuts along the way, you may miss some beautiful scenery.”
53. The only person who gets to decide whether you are successful or unsuccessful is you.
54. “Great minds talk about ideas while others jump into action.”
55. “Most of us wait till we feel like acting before we do so.”
56. “If you aren’t willing to risk the possibility of losing, then why would I expect you to win?”
57. “Even if you fall flat on your face, stand up and try again. Never quit.”
58. “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”
59. “Always put yourself in the shoes of others, because you too might become a victim someday.”
60. “Your business is you, its reputation is your reputation.”
61. “There is a difference between the man who says he doesn’t care whether he succeeds or fails and the man who says he won’t fail.”
62. When you are planning your next move, ask yourself ‘Who am I trying to fool?’ Not the answer to this question defines success, but understanding it certainly helps.
63. I’m my own worst enemy. I have more weaknesses than anybody knows.”
64. No one is perfect, so strive to become the best you can be. The competition isn’t perfect either.
65. “Do not judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
66. “Never complain. If you want to change, go out and change.”
67. “If you don’t know where you are going, you end up somewhere else.”
68. “Successful men and women are not made; they grow.
69. “It’s not what you look at that matters; it’s what you see.”
70. “We must be ready to dare all for our country. For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.”
71. “Leadership is not charisma; it’s not following orders or being liked.
72. “If you speak without thinking, you will come across as insincere.”
73. Never mistake motion for action; inaction for abandonment.”
74. “A leader is someone who sees things through until completion. He leads from the front, shows everyone his courage and determination, and inspires them to follow him.
75. “Every individual has the power within himself to achieve whatever goal he sets forth to accomplish.”
76. To thine own self be true.
77. “In order to make progress, there must be movement.”
78. “The most important thing in making decisions is to weigh the consequences of staying in the present versus taking the risks required for a new direction.”
79. “To dream of seeing yourself successful is good luck, to realize it is better still.”
80. “Don’t worry about mistakes, just keep moving forward.”
81. “People should learn from their mistakes and not blame themselves.”
82. “Failure is an option, not an inevitability.”
83. “Don’t let adversity knock you down; pick yourself back up and give it another shot.”
84. “It takes courage to admit when you’re wrong, especially when people disagree with you.”
85. “Don’t ever forget who you really are. No matter how much money you make or lose, you are always defined by how many hours of work you put into your job and how honest you were with those around you.”
86. “You’ll never get anywhere if you don’t take risks.”
87. The person who thinks they are not capable of becoming successful is usually the one who ends up failing miserably.
88. “Be careful what you wish for, you may get it.”
89. Everything we do in life serves some purpose. Even failure gives us insight and experience. Success brings only joy, no regrets.”
90. “Whatever the future holds, you cannot predict it, therefore prepare for any outcome.”
91. “The world doesn’t owe you anything. You owe the world everything.”
92. “There are two types of people: Those who build great things and those who admire them.”
93. “Just remember, nobody succeeds on their own…Nobody.”
94. “I am my own hero because I choose to be.”
95. “Remember that even though you think you are doing something right, somebody might have done it first.”
96. “What other people think of you is none of your business.”
97. “Keep your mind open and flexible, and you will find opportunity everywhere.”
98. “When you stop trying to please others, you start having fun again.”
99. Your life becomes your art and your artwork becomes your life.
100. “Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
101. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling but rising every time we fall.”
102. “Some days you win. Some days you don’t. But the important thing is, you play.”
103. “Everyone has a unique gift which helps them shine bright in society.”
104. “Knowledge is power. If you want to succeed in this world, you’ve got to know more than all the rest.”
105. “Our thoughts create our feelings; our feelings create our actions; and our actions determine whether we face happiness or misery.”
106. “We can’t control what happens to us in life; we can only decide how we react to it.”
107. “You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
108. “Successful people don’t wake up feeling less tired than average people, they wake up refreshed and ready to go and tackle the day.”
109. “Being successful is a long journey, but you need to stay focused on your goals.”
110. “No matter how many setbacks you encounter, as long as you remain loyal to yourself, you will eventually become victorious.”
111. “If you want to accomplish something in life, you must believe you will achieve it, then take action toward your goal. Don’t wait until tomorrow morning to begin your plan, because if you delay, you may forever regret it.
112. “Achievement without effort is impossible, but achievement through hard work is inevitable.
113. Sometimes bad circumstances happen to good people. When that happens, look at the situation objectively and analyze why it happened to you, so that you can avoid making similar mistakes in the future.”
114. “There is nothing worse than being afraid of success.”
115. “Don’t ever forget where you came from. It’s always there when you need it.”
116. “Failure does not mean defeat. Failure is simply another step forward towards victory.”
117. “In order to make change, you must make a commitment to yourself. And once you commit, you discover that anything is possible.”
118. “A man should accept his limitations and try to overcome them with courage, confidence, and dignity.”
119. “How much money you earn depends on how much you value yourself.”
120. “It is better to fail in a noble cause than to succeed in an ignoble one.”
121. “You’ve got to be willing to sacrifice and put your ego aside.”
122. “To grow is human, to regress is divine.”
123. “Many years ago I made a decision to do things differently, to live my life with passion and purpose, and I haven’t looked back since.”
124. “A man who doesn’t have self-respect isn’t fit for freedom – he needs discipline to lead him into right conduct.
125. “Be nice to people. They were here first.”
126. “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have faith in yourself.
127. “Never give up hope. Never lose faith.”
128. “Doing the right thing is often the hardest thing to do.”
129. “The person who loses points, loses the game.”
130. “I’m never going to be perfect. I’m just going to keep trying.”
131. “Have faith in yourself and you’ll see miracles unfold before your eyes.”
132. “Most people spend their whole lives waiting for someone else to tell them what to do.”
133. “What separates me from other people are my values. For example, I think that knowledge is very valuable and everyone should get as much of it as they can.”
134. “Take responsibility for everything that happens in your life.”
135. Life is about choices, decisions, and attitudes. You choose to live or die, whether you decide to fight or flee, and how you react to whatever comes along.”
136. “Be careful how much time you invest in something; you won’t find success unless you’re prepared to risk failure.”
137. “Love is not blind. Love sees all things truly.
138. “People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.”
139. “Don’t judge people by what they say, but by what they do.”
140. “Success is a journey, not a destination. Keep moving forward, and remember – every great journey begins with a single step.”
141. “My father believed in excellence. He taught us to work hard and play fair. He led by example, but also inspired us to continue striving for more.”
142. “Nothing worthwhile is easy. And true greatness requires suffering.”
143. “We cannot control what happens to us but we can decide what we will become.”
144. “If you want to see how far you can go, start off small and then gradually build up momentum.”
145. “Courage is knowing what you believe in even though everybody else thinks otherwise.”
146. “No matter how many times you fall down, stand up again. No matter how many mistakes you make, don’t ever stop making them.”
147. When you reach out to help others, you make friends everywhere you go.
148. “Your achievements will always pale in comparison to your failures.”
149. “One day at a time, one moment at a time – this is the spirit of living.”
150. “It’s never too late to change your mind about anything.”
151. “You must take ownership of your thoughts and intentions, because everything that happens around you reflects what you allow to happen inside you.”
152. “There is no such thing as coincidence. Everything happens for a reason.”
153. “When you look deeply into nature, everything seems mysterious and magical. When you observe carefully, you will discover that there is nothing left hidden.”
154. “Try to put yourself in another person’s shoes so you can understand why they may behave as they do.”
155. “The universe unfolds in infinite ways, and none of them are predictable.”
156. “Remember that the past has passed, the future hasn’t arrived yet, and today is all we’ve got.”
157. “A man who stands alone can be destroyed by his enemies, while he remains standing he becomes invincible.”
158. “It’s important to have the courage to face a challenge before you have any idea how difficult it might turn out to be.”
159. “Whatever you do, work harder than anyone else.”
160. “Everything is a process of learning. We learn by doing. If you wait until you know exactly what needs to be done, you’ll never get started.”
161. “Knowledge is power. Use it wisely!”
162. “Happiness is an attitude you acquire. It does not depend upon events or circumstances.”
163. “I’m not afraid to fail, I just don’t want to succeed without trying my best shot.”
164. “Every action produces its own equal and opposite reaction.”
165. “Do not let yesterday use up tomorrow. Make sure you are ready to begin again each morning.”
166. “Sometimes it takes a long time to accomplish what you set out to do.”
167. “You should choose goals based on what matters most to you. Don’t try to please everyone.”
168. “It doesn’t matter where you come from or who you are, as long as you know where you are going and how to get there.”
169. “To live outside your means is not to live at all.”
170. “How do you prepare yourself for the unexpected? You don’t! But you can plan for the worst, and hope for the best.”
171. “Successful people are the ones who have learned how to deal with failure.”
172. “There’s no need to rush things. Let them unfold naturally.”
173. “Don’t waste time arguing with people who insist on seeing things their way; you’re wasting your energy and theirs.”
174. “If you are thinking about something, chances are you already know what your answer is.”
175. “Everyone has their reasons for being born and everyone dies for their own.”
176. People with a big heart tend to attract more opportunities, since opportunities naturally gravitate toward those who give off positive vibes.”
177. “Give others freedom within limits. Let them decide what is right and wrong for themselves.”
178. “What you spend years building could be lost in days if you aren’t willing to risk looking ridiculous.”
179. “Learn from the past but move on from the present.”
180. “You don’t have to win every battle to prove you’re worth fighting for.”
181. “Never let your success become a barrier to new achievement.”
182. “Achievements are like sunrises: They only get better when they come back into view after passing behind clouds.”
183. “It is impossible to make someone happy unless you make him think he wants happiness–and then make him think he cannot possibly have it.”
184. “We must always be prepared for the worst, and then strive to improve our situation.”
185. “Take a chance. Do things differently. Be different.”
186. “Most people worry too much over what other people think of them.”
187. “The real test of character is what we do when nobody is watching us.”
188. “Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it.”
189. “Be careful that you do not become one of those people who say ‘Yes’ to everything or ‘No’ to nothing.”
190. “The only thing you can control is how much you will sweat.”
191. “It isn’t enough to wish to be free, you must realize that you already are.”
192. “Always aim high and kick ass.”
193. “As you grow older you will find more opportunities open to you.”
194. “Keep your eyes on the goal and your hands busy working towards it.”

Final Thoughts

I hope that these life quotes have helped you to live the quiet life and become the wise person that you desire to be. 

May you find true peace through these words which will help guide you along your path.

Best of luck!