The following quotes were spoken by trailblazers. Some have left an indelible mark in history by taking courageous action, and others continue to shape the world that we live in through their bold approach to life, business and culture.

Read these quotes daily for inspiration and focus to remind you of what is possible. Use them in presentations and share them with others as inspiration. Harness their power and experience how it can manifest in your life and propel you to the next level of your happiness and success.

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali

“We must all learn not only to not fear change, but to embrace it enthusiastically and, perhaps even more important, encourage and drive it.”– Tony Hsieh

“If you do things well, do them better. Be daring, be first, be different, be just.” – Anita Roddick

“Do one thing every day that scares you.”― Eleanor Roosevelt

“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“A bold attempt is half success.” – Danish proverb.

“There are always things that are needed. There are always ways to do things better. It’s all about offering solutions.” – Lori Greiner

“You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” – Shonda Rhimes

“It’s only by being bold that you get anywhere.” – Richard Branson

“Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self.” – Queen Latifah

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”

– Oprah Winfrey

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”  – Helen Keller

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks