The phrase “Living the dream” gives Mrs. Zywiciel (S) the power to focus on gratitude when people ask her how she’s doing. They encapsulate a mindset and a determination to face every situation, no matter how challenging it may seem. Words have the incredible power to inspire and support people, as well as famous quotes.

Mrs. Shube (S) also explains her signature in her outgoing email, “You can only become great at the thing you are willing to truly sacrifice for,” as a quote that Maya Angelou once said. This statement embodies the essence of dedication and persistence, and Mrs. Shube states, “It reminds me that our passions and the things that drive our hearts will inevitably take us through trying times. It is only through true commitment and drive that greatness can be achieved.” Every dream worth pursuing requires hard work, tenacity, and a willingness to endure hardships along the way. Through an unwavering commitment to our passion, we create a path to excellence.

In a world full of challenges and obstacles, words of inspiration cannot be overstated. For Yorba Linda High School students, dealing with life’s uncertainties while pursuing academic and personal success can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, it is in these moments of doubt and adversity that the power of touching quotes becomes meaningful.

If you are looking for quotes to get you through challenges or quotes to encourage other people, here are some to reference from prevention.com.

• “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.” —Serena Williams
• “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” —Carol Burnett
• “The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters.” —Steve Jobs
• “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come without leaving happier.” —Mother Teresa
• “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” —Oscar Wilde
• “Failure is a great teacher and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer.” —Oprah Winfrey
• “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” —Dolly Parton
• “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”—Will Rogers
• “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.” —Marilyn Monroe
• “Be persistent and never give up hope.” —George Lucas
• “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” —Paulo Coelho
• “You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.” —Maya Angelou
• “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
• “Take the time to enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” —Robert Brault
• “The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create.” —Leonard I. Sweet
• “Life has got those twists and turns. You’ve got to hold on tight and off you go.” —Nicole Kidman
• “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” —Albert Einstein
• “How dare you settle for less when the world made it so easy for you to be remarkable?” —Seth Godin
• “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” —Joshua J. Marine
• “We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” —Albert Einstein
• “It’s always better to shock people and change people’s expectations than to give them exactly what they think you can do.” —Jonah Hill

The quotes we live by are more than just a patchwork of words; they are tools that encourage people to overcome obstacles. They are rays of sunshine that allow the trembling grass to see the hope of growth. They are the changes that people desire to make. For Yorba Linda High School students, what we want to do is run with S T A M P E D E (Service, Teamwork, Achievement, Mastery, Passion, Ethics, Dedication, Excellence). No matter what challenges students face, they have the strength to persevere, thrive, and achieve.