Welcome to our collection of thought-provoking and inspiring quotes by American authors. Throughout the centuries, American literature has produced some of the most influential and renowned writers in the world. From the profound wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson to the timeless words of Maya Angelou, this page is a treasure trove of literary gems that have touched the hearts and minds of readers worldwide. Whether you’re seeking words of wisdom, motivation, or simply looking for quotes to enhance your creative projects, you’ll find a wealth of meaningful expressions from these American literary giants. So, whether you want to copy them, pair them with captivating images, or experiment with stylish fonts to create visually appealing designs, scroll down to discover the rich tapestry of quotes awaiting you below. Get ready to explore the wisdom and creativity of American authors that continue to resonate with us to this day.
Nobody on this earth is perfect. Everybody has their flaws; everybody has their dark secrets and vices. Juice Wrld
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today. Abraham Lincoln
The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed. Eminem
Everyone has a plan ’till they get punched in the mouth. Mike Tyson
If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else. Yogi Berra
Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real. Tupac Shakur
Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan. John F. Kennedy
I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone. Robin Williams
All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. Edgar Allan Poe
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffett
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member. Groucho Marx
I restore myself when I’m alone. Marilyn Monroe
The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help. Ronald Reagan
You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed – you’re not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that. LeBron James
It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. Mark Twain
I believe nothing happens by mistake. You know, the universe has a divine plan. That sounds dramatic. Lana Del Rey
People have to go through trials and tribulations to get where they at. Do your thing – continue to rock it – because obviously, God wants you here. Kendrick Lamar
We are America, second to none, and we own the finish line. Don’t forget it. Joe Biden
Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. Theodore Roosevelt
It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance. Thomas Sowell
Trust is not the same as faith. A friend is someone you trust. Putting faith in anyone is a mistake. Christopher Hitchens
In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on. Robert Frost
Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. Dr. Seuss
I would fight for my liberty so long as my strength lasted, and if the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me. Harriet Tubman
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Vince Lombardi
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. Benjamin Franklin
I’d rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not. Kurt Cobain
You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life. Steve Jobs
The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. Kobe Bryant
You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want. Zig Ziglar
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no point in being a damn fool about it. W. C. Fields
I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. Bruce Lee
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. John C. Maxwell
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Maya Angelou
If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don’t appreciate the moment until it’s passed. Kanye West
Your victory is right around the corner. Never give up. Nicki Minaj
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. George Washington
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. George S. Patton
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Thomas Jefferson
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Muhammad Ali
You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s a part of it. Denzel Washington
What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Whenever I think of the past, it brings back so many memories. Steven Wright
I put cocoa butter all over my face and my iconic belly and my arms and legs. Why live rough? Live smooth. DJ Khaled
Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard. H. L. Mencken
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. Henry David Thoreau
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. Barack Obama
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own desires. Susan B. Anthony
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver
An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs. You should never see an Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order sign, just Escalator Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience. Mitch Hedberg
I feel like this: Whatever is in your path and in your heart, you need to do. J. Cole
No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind. Taylor Swift
The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. Ernest Hemingway
For the record, I don’t worship the devil. I just hate religion. Tyler, The Creator
If you can dream it, you can do it. Walt Disney
I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out. Rodney Dangerfield
Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. Walt Whitman
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
