Inspiring Back-to-School Quotes for Kids, Teachers, Parents, & Anyone Who Wants to Embrace A Fresh Start

 

It's that time of year again – back-to-school season!

This period holds different significance for various age groups, but it offers us all an opportunity to welcome a new beginning and get excited for the next season!

In this post, I've compiled a list of back-to-school and motivational quotes designed to resonate with people of all ages. From Dr. Seuss to Winnie the Pooh, from Harry Potter back to... Dr. Seuss (Dr. Seuss just has so many great quotes!) I hope you find a quote you love!

Enjoy! And best of luck to all in the new school year and upcoming season!

>> Psst… don't forget to grab your fa-boo-lous fall fun bucket list for the whole fam here!

 

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." ~ Dr. Seuss

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." ~ Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh (Psst… if you like Winnie the Pooh, check out 16 Winnie The Pooh Quotes Straight From The Hundred Acre Woods)

“Every star shines a little differently.” ~ Unknown

“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!” ~ Dr. Seuss

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ~ Oscar Wilde

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." ~ Dr. Seuss

 

"Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen." ~Conan O’Brien

"Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." ~ Christian D. Larson

"Remember you're the one who can fill the world with sunshine." ~ Snow White

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” ~ Maya Angelou

"You are capable of more than you know. Believe in yourself and reach for the stars." ~ Unknown

"Don't be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try." ~ Michael Jordan

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." ~ C.S. Lewis

 

“Don’t give up! I believe in you all. A person’s a person, no matter how small!” ~ Dr. Seuss

“When life gets you down, you know what you gotta do? Just keep swimming!” ~ Dory, Finding Nemo

"Mistakes are proof that you are trying. Keep going and don't be afraid to learn from them." ~ Unknown

"Being different isn’t a bad thing. It means you’re brave enough to be yourself." ~ Luna Lovegood, Harry Potter

“Be silly, be honest, be kind.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"When you feel like quitting, think about why you started." ~ Unknown

"Be yourself, because you are unique and amazing just the way you are." ~ Unknown

 

"Be so good they can't ignore you." ~ Steve Martin

"Being kind is never wasted." ~ Unknown

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” ~ Dr. Seuss

“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” ~ Walt Disney

“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” ~ Eeyore, Winnie-the-Pooh

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game.” ~ Babe Ruth

“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” ~ Dr. Seuss

"One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world." ~ Malala Yousafzai

 

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow." ~ Anthony J. D'Angelo

 

"In learning, you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn." ~ Phil Collins

"Education is the key to unlocking the world." ~ Oprah Winfrey

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." ~ Steve Jobs

 

"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" ~ Audrey Hepburn


“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” ~ Dumbledore, Harry Potter


“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop


"The expert in anything was once a beginner." ~ Helen Hayes


“Being kind means responding to the needs of others — and people can be kind, no matter how old or young we are.” ~ Fred Rogers


“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” ~ Morgan Freeman"


"A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers." ~ Helen Keller


“To kindness and love, the things we need most!” ~ The Grinch


“You can’t focus on what’s going wrong. There’s always a way to turn things around.” ~ Joy, Inside Out

I hope you have a wonderful back-to-school season!