Some Encouraging Sayings and Quotes

It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.
 – Theodore Roosevelt

Fortune favors the brave.
 – Publius Terence

Rome was not built in a day.
 – Idiom

The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one.
 – Elbert Hubbard

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes, but great minds rise above them.– Washington Irving

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
 – Samuel Johnson

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.
 – Richard Bach

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
 – Albert Einstein

Phrases that Encourage

Here are some phrases and short comments, that would inspire not only your friend but any stranger as well. Just know when to use them. So go ahead and include these in your regular vocabulary.

  • Way to go buddy!
  • I trust you.
  • You make a great friend.
  • I appreciate your being there.
  • That was so smart of you!
  • That was amazing. How did you do that?

Do these phrases sound ridiculously simple? Well they are, yet they are effective and the fact is, that during the time of crisis it is just these simple words that fail to come to our minds. It’s not just inspirational quotes and sayings that would help to trigger positive thinking in your friends.

Whenever we need some words to send to a friend, most of the time we are at a loss. We instantly think of rushing to the nearest library or logging on to the Internet. However, we often forget that it isn’t always famous words that encourage an individual. Sometimes simple and the most commonly used words could be used as encouraging phrases for friends.

Such words help overcome depression. They can fill the mind of the depressed person with positive thoughts. They can motivate the person, can make them confident and adventurous. With a fighting spirit and a positive outlook, the person can definitely achieve the desired goal.

Encouraging words for a friend do not need to be some profound philosophy every time. Just words of appreciation and encouragement may be enough to keep the confidence crisis of your friend well in check. All you need to do is to be able to see when your friend needs you and be there with the right words to boost his self-esteem. All the best!