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Motivational African American Quotes

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Don’t miss out on these Motivational African American Quotes. These famous African American quotes prove that having motivation in life is a great way to accomplish great things. These African American motivational quotes might just give you the boost that you need to rock at life. Find other inspiring quotes here!

You’ll find comfort in these inspiring quotes and motivational quotes by famous African American individuals. When you’re needing a bit of positivity in your life, these words just might be what you need.

Here are some of the best motivational quotes to read and remember.

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Finding a way to get motivated can be hard but these quotes posts can give you a quick and simple boost. You’ll find that some of these quotes might fit your life perfectly right now.

Motivational African American Quotes

Here are some of the best motivational quotes about life.

If you don’t like something, change it.  If you can’t change it, change your attitude. – Maya Angelou


There are so many ways to change your path and outlook on life. Take charge.

Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself. – Oprah Winfrey

Never limit yourself and what you can do. You are stronger than what you think.

What you’re thinking is what you’re becoming. – Muhammad Ali

Good thoughts and vibes can make good things happen.

I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go. – Langston Hughes

The harder you try to accomplish something, the better chance that it will happen.

What’s the world for if you can’t make it up the way you want it? – Toni Morrison

True. You have the ability to make the world whatever you want it to be.

Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us. – Angela Bassett

Always give your best to live your best life.

I always believed that when you follow your heart or your gut, when you really follow the things that feel great to you, you can never lose, because settling is the worst feeling in the world. – Rihanna

Never settle in life. Always strive for doing better than you did the day before.

You wanna know what scares people? Success. When you don’t make moves and when you don’t climb up the ladder, everybody loves you because you’re not competition. – Nicki Minaj

Don’t be scared to be successful. Never limit your abilities.

I realized that I don’t have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect, and beautiful journey of my life. – Kerry Washington

Don’t focus on perfection. Focus on the journey of life.

I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger. – Serena Williams 

If you have a desire to win, you’ll do so.

You can’t be hesitant about who you are. – Viola Davis

Be strong and true in who you are.

“When I’m tired, I rest. I say, ‘I can’t be a superwoman today.'” – Jada Pinkett Smith

That’s okay. It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to take time for yourself to heal.

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

Let your mind get rid of fear. Take control of your positive thoughts.

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