Unpredictable Inspiration: When You Least Expect It Quotes

You’re sitting there staring at a blank page, or screen rather because it’s 2021. You’ve got the urge to write something- anything! But where do you start? Fear not, dear reader! Sometimes inspiration comes when we least expect it. Here are some quotes that are sure to inspire and motivate you to get those creative juices flowing!

What is inspiration?

Before diving into the inspirational quotes, let’s first define what exactly “inspiration” means. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, inspiration is “a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation.” But let’s be real – most of us aren’t looking for divine intervention when searching for creativity (unless you count praying for writer’s block relief).

Inspiration can come from many sources – writing prompts, music, art – but sometimes an unexpected quote can be all it takes to spark our imagination.

The Classics

Some timeless pieces of literature hold wise words that still resonate with readers today:

  • “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • “We accept the love we think we deserve.” ― Stephen Chbosky
  • “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” – Leo Tolstoy

These types of quotes provide us with insight into human nature and challenges us to reflect on our lives (or just appreciate clever wordplay).

Pop Culture Phenomenons

In today’s media-dominated society it would seem strange if some pop culture references didn’t find their way onto this list:

  • “Fate has chosen him/her/you.” – Hogwarts Sorting Hat (Harry Potter series)
  • “Age isn’t how old you are but how old you feel.” – Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Love in the time of Cholera)
  • “I would rather spend one lifetime with you, than face all the ages of this world alone.” – J.R.R. Tolkien (The Lord of The Rings)

These quotes provide not only an insight into a particular moment in popular culture but also human sentiment and emotion. They may be cheesy, but they’re effective!

Philosophical Gems

If you’re looking for a lyrical phrase that can provoke deep thought, look no further:

  • “The unexamined life is not worth living” – Socrates
  • “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle
  • “We move forward when we recognize how resilient and striking the women around us are.” — Rupi Kaur

Quotes like these remind us to reflect on our morals and values (and make for great instagram captions).

Celebrity Wisdom

Celebrities get their fair share of criticism from society often; however some surprisingly inspirational words have come out of famous mouths.

  • “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” ― Wayne Gretzky
  • “Don’t stop until you’re proud” ― Demi Lovato
  • “You only live once, but if you do it right once is enough.”― Mae West

Sometimes celebrities say things so absurd that they stick with us years down the line (Not sure I needed to know about Mae West’s ‘right’ way to live). Nevertheless there’s always something valuable that everyone can learn from other people’s experiences.

Literary Legends

For many writers connection comes from reading works by other authors whose work elucidates universal truths about human nature.

  • “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” – William Shakespeare (Hamlet)
  • “Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.” – Albert Camus (The Stranger)
  • “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf

Quotes from literary legends always have a way of speaking straight to the soul.

Couch Potato Wisdom

Finally, for those days when all you can do is veg out on the couch with some snacks and a good TV show. Here are some inspiring lines that will motivate even the laziest person:

  • “I’m not superstitious; I’m just a little stitious.” – Michael Scott (The Office)
  • “Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” — Michael Scott (The Office)
  • “I wish there was a way to know you’re in ‘the good old days’, before you’ve actually left them.” ― Andy Bernard (The Office)

Okay fine, we couldn’t resist adding more quotes from The Office! (Honestly though who could?) But seriously, these quotes may seem silly but they remind us that everyday situations can provide endless comedic inspiration.

Whether looking for deep philosophical advice or simply something funny to get your day started quotes serve as great snippets of inspiration that anyone can use (besides people who hate words).

So next time your cursor blinks mockingly on an empty document page turn towards these unpredictable sources of inspiration and watch those creative juices flow freely (or at least trickle somewhat unabated)!

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