Back-to-School Quotes to Energize You for the New Year

I’ve had a lot of first days of school. From being a student to teaching, I’ve probably done at least 30. Yep, 30.
For me, the first day of school was always exciting. I was usually a little nervous or a lot nervous on my 1st day of teaching! I was meticulously prepared and just hoped that everything went as planned. Sometimes it did and sometimes it didn’t. And then there was that 1 first day when I sang to my class. (That’s a whole other blog post!)
But I know that not everyone is quite as jazzed for the big day. So, I’ve collected some back-to-school quotes to get you ready no matter your attitude – some to give you confidence, some to give you a kick in the pants, and some to make you commit to being a better person.
Back-to-School Quotes for Motivation


“You’re off to great places, today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Your attitude determines your direction.

“Be curious, not judgemental.” – Walt Whitman
It’s never too late to be what you might have been.
Stop wishing. Start doing.
Be the reason that someone smiles today.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
Strive for progress, not perfection.

“You get what you have the courage to ask for.” – Oprah Winfrey
“We become what we repeatedly do.” – Sean Covey

You are more than a test score.
Sometimes you have to do what you don’t love, so that you can do what you love.
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What is your favorite quote that gives you motivation for the new school year? Let me know in the comments below!
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