An inspirational quote is one that inspires you (or your reader) to do better, to be happier, to improve in some important way. They are important to many people, who keep them handy to remind themselves that they want to do better. There are many such quotations out there, suitable for all sorts of occasions. For example, for people who are very ill, such quotes inspire to enjoy what there is to enjoy or to think healing thoughts. For people who have experienced some sort of loss, for instance, a job or a breakup of a relationship, one quote that is commonly shared is "When one door closes, another door opens." For people who have lost a loved one, there are inspirational quotes, too, and I would guess that all religions have their own special inspirational quotes. A personal favorite of mine is from John Fowles' The Magus, "Which are you drinking, the water or the wave?" I apologize for not having a page number, but I seem to have lent my copy to someone. The inspirational aspect of this quote for me is that we should never be experiencing things in life simply for their sustenance, but also for the adventure and joy they bring. Try to find an inspirational quote or two for yourself!
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