Below are 25 of the most profound motivational quotes ever spoken:

1. The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. –Paul Valery

2. The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in the face, and resolves to change them, he lays the corner-stone of a solid and honorable success. –Hamilton Wright Mabie

3. The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. –Socrates