55 Best Shine Quotes And Sayings For The Brightest Light

We all have different goals in our lives that we want to accomplish.

However, everyday we do not have the same energy to pursue them. That's when we need some motivation or some positive quotes to kickstart our day afresh.

The sun shines brightly only when there is darkness, and with its radiant glow it defeats all the negativity surrounding it. Similarly, human beings must also endure all the darkness and hardship in their lives, so that they can shine the brightest and unlock their power at the right moment to achieve what they desire.

Given below is a list of inspirational quotes to motivate you through your hardships and obstacles.

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Rise And Shine Quotes

When one feels dull and it seems like the whole world is against them, it is when they should change their glass and see life through a colorful one. Given below is a list of inspirational quotes to read in the time of need. Let your light shine with these inspirational quotes!

1. “Stars don’t shine because they want to be seen; they shine because they are stars.”

- Alexander Den Heijer.

2. “Your work is to discover who you are and then with all your heart give your light to the world.”

- Jennifer Williamson.

3. "Be noble like the sun; let even those who resent you for shining benefit from your warmth."

- Matshona Dhliwayo.

4. "A star does not compete with other stars around it. It just shines."

- Matshona Dhliwayo.

5. "The sun does not always shine on it.

Nor does the rain always pour on it

Nor should it always get beaten by a storm.

Love does not always emit the sweetest scents,

And sometimes it can sting with its thorns."

- Suzy Kassem.

6. "If you want the beautiful moments to shine, you have to contrast that with dark and gruesome moments. That's the way life is."

- Tony DiTerlizzi.

7.  "I say if I'm beautiful. I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story. I will."

- Amy Schumer.

8. "Shine your light and make a positive impact on the world; there is nothing so honorable as helping improve the lives of others."

- Roy T Bennett.

9. "I choose to make the rest of my life the best of my life."

- Louise Hay.

10. "Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world. Risk being seen in all your glory."

- Jim Carrey.

12. "I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that’s how you grow. When there’s that moment of 'Wow, I’m not really sure I can do this', and you push through those moments, that’s when you have a breakthrough."

- Marissa Mayer.

13. "Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement."

- Golda Meir.

14." Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."

- Abraham Lincoln.

15. "There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do."

-  Marianne Williamson.

Shine Bright Quotes

Life does not always treat everyone in the same manner. There are happy days and dark days. It is at such a time one should know when to move forward and when to stop. The following is a list of inspirational shine bright quotes to inspire you to keep going forward in life despite all the obstacles.

16. "We must meet the challenge rather than wish it were not before us."

- William J. Brennan.

17. "To be a lantern in the darkness

Or an umbrella in a stormy day;

To feel much more than know."

- Dejan Stojanovic.

18. "It was a lot of grinding, setbacks... I ain't gonna let nothing stop me. Wherever I stop at, I already know who I am."

- Kodak Black.

19. "If you want to give a light to others, you have to glow yourself."

- President Thomas S. Monson.

20. "Let your light shine today, and let your personality blossom, too. You don’t have to be a people-pleaser, just a people-lover."

- Beth Moore.

21. "To be a tree and read the memory of the leaves;

To be an insignificant pedestrian on the streets."

- Dejan Stojanovic.

22. "Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you."

- Oprah Winfrey.

23. "Shine your light on love and truth and your soul will glow."

- Anthony D. Williams.

24. "Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows."

- Helen Keller.

25. "I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars."

- Og Mandino.

26. "Don't worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you'll have to ram them down people's throats."

- Howard Aiken.

27. "To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson.

28. "In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present."

-  Sir Francis Bacon.

29. "Let light shine through the cracks

in the armor of your staunchest beliefs."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie.

30. "Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass."

- Anton Chekhov.

Let Your Light Shine Quotes

Talent to shine is hidden in all of us. When we see others succeed we feel jealous. But it does not mean our time won't come. The right opportunity is waiting for us at the right time.

All we need is to wait for it and grab it at the earliest. Given below is a list of  shine quotes for you to read and learn. These inspirational quotes will ensure that your light shines bright!

31. "Every diamond has the ability to shine when there is someone to recognize its good facets and inhibit its flaws."

- Wes Fesler.

32." Shine with all you have. When someone tries to blow you out, just take their oxygen and burn brighter."

- Katelyn S. Bolds.

33. "Your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way."

- Simon And Garfunkel.

34. "You don't need anyone. You're like a star. Stars shine from within. They don't need anything else."

- Layla Hagen.

35. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

- Martin Luther King Jr.

36. "If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun."

- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

37. "Let your star shine so bright such that those still in darkness can finally see the light."

- Gift Gugu Mona.

38. "The forces that are for you are greater than the forces against you."

- Joel Osteen.

39. "Life isn’t just about darkness or light, rather it’s about finding light within the darkness."

– Landon Parham.

40. "If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not making decisions.”

– Catherine Cook.

41. "Following the light of the sub, we left the Old World."

-  Christopher Columbus.

42. "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

-Walt Disney.

43. "I'm not a vindictive person. But I do want to shine a light on human frailty and heroism in equal measure."

- Peter Morgan.

44. "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage."

– Anais Nin.

45. "One smile can light up a room; one frown can darken a day."

- David Jeremiah.

Positive Shine Quotes

Positivity is the key to happiness. We should be positive ourselves and try to keep us and the others around us happy as well. Here's a list of inspirational quotes for you to read, to maintain the same optimism throughout your life.

46. "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do."

– Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe.

47. "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."

- William James.

48. "You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream."

- C.S. Lewis.

49. "If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.”

– Michele Ruiz.

50. "Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there."

– Will Rogers.

51. "Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life."

- Robin Sharma.

52. "I love those who can smile in trouble."

- Leonardo da Vinci.

53. "To win, you have to believe you will win.”

- Lailah Akita.

54. "I rise to taste the dawn, and find that love alone will shine today."

- Ken Wilber.

55. "Sunshine and happiness go together like fish and chips!"

- Catherine Pulsifer.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Shine quotes then why not take a look at let your light shine quotes or star quotes?