100 Motivational T-shirt Quotes That Will Inspire Everyone

You can put just about anything on a t-shirt nowadays, including these motivational quotes!

The short but inspirational words will make the perfect motivational t-shirt quotes.

Motivational t-shirts have become quite popular.

You can wear them around town or post cute Instagram posts while wearing them and help spread positivity.

Why Do We Like Them So Much, Though?

They help us inspire other people around us in a simple way.

Not only will they lift your spirit, but help uplift the people you encounter too!

Not to mention, it’s a t-shirt, so you will also be comfortable while you help bring a bit of joy to the world.

Comfortable, cute, and pairs well with anything—there is no downside here!

They are also not expensive pieces of clothing.

Aside from these practical reasons, there is one more big reason you should rock a motivational t-shirt sometimes.

Keep reading to find out why (and get some inspiration for your next motivational t-shirt)!

Check out our most popular quote article, a list of short inspirational quotes for daily inspiration.

Explore our complete collection of motivational quotes here.

Motivational T-Shirt Quotes From Anonymous People

1. “Be kind.” — Unknown

2. “Keep your chin up.” — Unknown

3. “Never ever give up.” — Unknown

4. “The best is yet to come.” — Unknown

5. “Spread kindness like wildflowers.” — Unknown

6. “Aspire to inspire before we expire.” — Unknown

7. “You’ll move mountains. If you want to.” — Unknown

8. “The grass is greener where you water it.” — Unknown

9. “What consumes your mind controls your life.” — Unknown

10. “You make mistakes. Mistakes don’t make you.” — Unknown

Motivational T-Shirt Quotes From Famous People

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

12. “Turn your wounds into wisdom.” — Oprah Winfrey

13. “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” — Steve Martin

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

15. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain

16. “I don’t need it to be easy, I need it to be worth it.” — Lil Wayne

17. “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” — Dr. Seuss

18. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney

19. “To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” — Mark Twain

20. “When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.” — Elon Musk

Short Motivational T-Shirt Quotes

21. “Dream big.” — Unknown

22. “I can and I will.” — Unknown

23. “Prove them wrong.” — Unknown

24. “Live more, worry less.” — Unknown

25. “Discipline Equals Freedom.” — Unknown

26. “Life is tough but so are you.” — Unknown

27. “Do it with passion or not at all.” — Unknown

28. “When nothing goes right, go left.” — Unknown

29. “Impossible is for the unwilling.” — John Keats

30. “No pressure, no diamonds.” — Thomas Carlyle

Thought-Provoking Motivational T-Shirt Quotes

31. “Dream big and dare to fail.” — Norman Vaughan

32. “Nothing worth having comes easy.” — Unknown

33. “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb

34. “Whatever you are, be a good one.” — Abraham Lincoln

35. “Either you run the day, or the day runs you.” — Jim Rohn

36. “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein

37. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky

38. “Don’t tell people your plans. Show them your results.” — Unknown

39. “The wisest mind has something yet to learn.” — George Santanaya

40. “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” — Charles R. Swindoll

More Great Motivational T-Shirt Quotes

41. “A will finds a way.” — Orison Swett Marde

42. “Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” — Aristotle

43. “There is always room at the top.” — Daniel Webster

44. “Forget about style; worry about results.” — Bobby Orr

45. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela

46. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” — Benjamin Franklin

47. “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” — Carol Burnett

48. “What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” — Ralph Marston

49. “Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” — Robert H. Schuller

50. “Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.” — John F. Kennedy

Motivational T-shirt Quotes To Rejuvenate You 

51. “All fashion brands are about looking good. Being Human is also about doing good. And you can do good by the simple act of slipping into a t-shirt or a pair of jeans.” ― Salman Khan

52. “I live by honor. I live by integrity. I live by ‘never quit.’ It’s not a cool T-shirt phrase for me.” ― Dakota Meyer

53. “I’m a huge fan of Motown. When you saw them on stage, you saw sparkle… you saw attitude. They didn’t have on t-shirt and jeans.” ― Tina Knowles

54. “Men always look smart in a well-fitted, tailored suit. Conversely, they can be incredibly handsome in jeans combined with a cashmere jumper or a beaten-up leather jacket or even just a cotton T-shirt.” ― Tamara Mellon

55. “At 13 years old, I realized I could start my own band. I could write my own song, I could record my own record. I could start my own label. I could release my own record. I could book my own shows. I could write and publish my own fanzine. I could silk-screen my own T-shirt. I could do this all myself.” ― Dave Grohl

56. “A simple life is good with me. I don’t need a whole lot. For me, a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, barefoot on a beach and I’m happy.” ― Yanni

57. “I love shopping; I’m a jeans and a T-shirt kind of girl, but I go classy when I dress up – with a little bit of sexy.” ― Adrianne Palicki

58. “I’m pretty low-key; you’ll often find me in jeans, a T-shirt and sweatshirt.” ― Olivia Wilde

59. “If I’m going to work, I put black jeans on, a T-shirt, a shirt, and a jacket.” ― Kate Moss

60. “I’m the least vain person I know. I literally get out the shower, throw a brush through my hair, put jeans and a T-shirt on and head to the Tube and go to work most mornings. It takes seconds.” ― Karren Brady

Motivational T-shirt Quotes To Keep You Positive

61. “I have this old worn-out, skintight T-shirt that I love. That’s sexy.” ― Liz Vassey

62. “When I see things that are inspiring, I must write a song about it. Some people make a t-shirt or slap something on a wall with paint, but I must make music and freestyle rap.” ― Flula Borg

63. “I was once a student in a punk T-Shirt hooked on screwed-up scenarios. That’s how I became the esteemed cultural figure that I am today.” ― Bruce Sterling

64. “I have a background in graphic design and have been designing t-shirt graphics for years.” ― Manila Luzon

65. “We’ve been able to have our cake and eat it, too. Every song, every T-shirt, is absolutely a pure expression of what we want to do. And it connects.” ― Tom Morello

66. “You can’t look snappy in a T-shirt.” ― Jay Blades

67. “I feel sexy in my jeans and wearing my boyfriend’s T-shirt.” ― Jennifer Aniston

68. “On a daily basis, jeans and t-shirt is still sexy, but it doesn’t look like you’re trying too hard.” ― Tila Tequila

69. I live a dual life. On the red carpet, it’s complete glam. But at home, I’m a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl. Simple can be beautiful. ― Ashley Greene

70. I like when a guy wears a T-shirt, and you can see a little curve of the muscle sticking out. That’s sexy! ― Jennifer Morrison

The Power Of Motivational T-Shirt Quotes

71. “He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.” — Confucius

72. “One man with courage makes a majority.” ― Andrew Jackson

73. “Whatever happens, take responsibility.” ― Tony Robbins

74. “What’s done is done.” ― William Shakespeare

75. “Ultimately love is everything.” ― M. Scott Peck

76. “Thoughts rule the world.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

77. “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” ― Aristotle

78. “Beginnings are always messy.” ― John Galsworthy

79. “Courage doesn’t always roar.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher

80. “We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough.” ― Helen Keller

Motivational T-Shirt Quotes To Elevate Your Style And Spirit

81. “Stay foolish to stay sane.” ― Maxime Lagacé

82. “Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” ― Samuel Beckett

83. “Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” ― Christopher Reeve

84. “There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.” ― Augustine of Hippo

85. “Good things happen to those who hustle.” ―  Anaïs Nin

86. “He who is brave is free.” ― Seneca

87. “What really matters is what you do with what you have.” ― H. G. Wells

88. “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” ― Jim Rohn

89. “Nothing is an obstacle unless you say it is.” ― Wally Amos

90. “Hope for everything, expect nothing.” ― Darren Criss

91. Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best.” — Andrew Carnegie

92. “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” — Helen Keller

93. “Don’t be afraid of new arenas.” — Elon Musk

94. “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” — Albert Einstein

95. “The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” — Frank Herbert

96. “Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the absence of self.” — Erwin McManus

97. “Knowledge is the currency of the universe.” — Giorgio A. Tsoukalos

98. “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.” — Charles R. Swindoll

99. “When life takes the wind out of your sails, it is to test you at the oars.” — Robert Breault

100. “Don’t think small and expect to have a big life.” — Marianne Williamson

Why Wear A Motivational T-Shirt?

This important reason to wear a motivational t-shirt with an inspiring quote might often go overlooked.

Motivational t-shirt quotes help spark some interesting conversations.

Now, you might wonder why this is significant.

Aside from engaging with people around you who hold similar views and inspiring each other, there are other important reasons for striking up conversations with strangers.

I know this goes against the whole “Don’t talk to strangers” thing we all grew up on.

Conversely, to the advice of our parents, there are quite a few benefits to speaking with a stranger.

Research has shown that speaking with people we don’t know makes us happier.

These conversations are pleasant, help us feel connected, and often, we learn something new.

So, grab your “good vibes only” t-shirt, throw it on, and make eye contact with the people you meet.

If you are feeling really brave, strike up a conversation!

You might just be surprised at how valuable that conversation ends up being.

Share a story about a conversation that you have had with a stranger in the comment section below!