In a world that is so fast-paced and a life that can be so stressful, words of encouragement can go a long way. However, what doesn’t get you far is hearing the same phrases over and over. These 100 inspirational quotes are here to save the day when pity is not wanted but tough love is too harsh.

Share these quotes with someone you know that could use a smile or save this list for when you need some lighthearted millennial humor to cheer you up. Laughter or just a small chuckle could truly be the fix for what life throws at you.

Here Are 100 Funny Inspirational Quotes To Help Brighten Your Day

“Follow your heart, but take your brain with you. It’s your GPS for the heart’s wild adventures.”

“Life is like a bicycle – to keep your balance, you must keep moving… and occasionally use the brakes.”

“Don’t take life too seriously; no one gets out alive anyway.”

“The secret to happiness is a good sense of humor and a bad memory.”

“If you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it.”

“Dream big, and then have a big breakfast to fuel those dreams.”

“Behind every great person, there is a dog giving them moral support.”

“The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”

“Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.”

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

“I’m on a seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it.”

“Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.”

“Do more things that make you forget to check your phone.”

“I put the ‘elusive’ in exclusive.”

“Wine may not solve your problems, but neither will water.”

Reminders To Start Living Your Life On Your Terms

“Life is short; buy the shoes, eat the cake, take the trip.”

“When nothing goes right, go left.”

“I’m not saying I’m Wonder Woman; I’m just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman in the same room together.”

“I’m not clumsy; the floor just hates me, the table and chairs are bullies, and the walls get in my way.”

“Don’t grow up; it’s a trap!”

“The trouble with trouble is that it starts out as fun.”

“If at first, you don’t succeed, maybe skydiving isn’t for you.”

“I’m not a vegetarian because I love animals. I’m a vegetarian because I hate plants.”

“Distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it sure does make the Zoom calls longer!”

“Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you.”

Funny Inspirational Quotes That Will Inspire You To Embrace Your Differences

“I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure.”

“I’m not short; I’m concentrated awesome.”

“Never trust an atom; they make up everything.”

“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.”

“I don’t need an inspirational quote; I need coffee.”

“Distance can’t stop me from sending you memes at 2 AM.”

“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.”

“If you’re going to do something wrong, at least enjoy it.”

“Life is too short to be serious all the time. So, if you can’t laugh at yourself, call me, and I’ll laugh at you.”

“The best way to predict the future is to create it… unless you’re a fortune teller.”

Be Your Own Motivation When No One Else Can Be

“Do what you love, and you’ll never have a problem with Monday.”

“I’m not lazy; I’m just on energy-saving mode.”

“Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.”

“Remember, life is a marathon, not a sprint. Unless you’re sprinting to get coffee. Then it’s a sprint.”

“I’m not a morning person. I’m not an afternoon person. I’m barely an evening person. I’m just not a person.”

“Behind every great man, there is a woman rolling her eyes.”

“Dieting is when you eat food that makes you sad.”

“If you’re too open-minded, your brains might fall out.”

“Don’t worry about the world ending today; it’s already tomorrow in Australia.”

“A balanced diet means a cupcake in each hand.”

“When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye (metaphorically, of course).”

“I’m not weird; I’m limited edition.”

“I’m not fat; I’m just easier to see.”

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are… unless you’re a penguin.”

“I don’t have a bucket list, but I do have a ‘fuck-it’ list. That’s basically the same thing.”

Remember, There Is No Shame In Taking A Break

“You can’t pour from an empty coffee cup. Time for a refill!”

“I’m writing a list of things to do today and I’m just going to use one word: ‘Tomorrow.'”

“I can’t adult today. Please don’t make me adult.”

“When nothing goes right, go to bed.”

“I have a ‘to-do’ list a mile long. And I promise you, ‘nap’ is on that list.”

“Common sense is like deodorant. The people who need it most never use it.”

“The only exercise I get is running late.”

“Why be moody when you can shake your booty?”

“Don’t be a salad; be the best damn broccoli you could ever be.”

“Of course, I talk to myself. Sometimes, I need expert advice.”

“The early bird can have the worm. I’ll sleep in and have pancakes.”

“Life is too important to be taken seriously.”

“Life is like a camera. Focus on what’s important. Capture the good times. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot.”

“Life’s too short to be sad when you can be madly in love with pizza instead.”

“Don’t worry, even coffee needs a break before it can make people happy again.”

Funny Inspirational Quotes To Remind You That You’re Doing Great

“Sometimes life is a roller coaster, and sometimes it’s just the Tilt-a-Whirl. Hang in there!”

“Remember, stress spelled backward is desserts. Coincidence? I think not.”

“When life gives you lemons, make a margarita… and call me over!”

“I’m not saying chocolate is the answer, but it’s worth a shot.”

“Crying is just your eyes sweating. Let those tears exercise!”

“Life is like a bicycle – to keep your balance, you must keep moving… and pedal faster when things get tough.”

“Bad days build better days. It’s like construction work for happiness.”

“Why be sad when you can dance like nobody’s watching? Even if they are, it’s still a great show!”

“They say laughter is the best medicine, but I’m pretty sure chocolate works faster.”

“Don’t let the sadness stick around like gum on the bottom of your shoe. Scrape it off and keep walking!”

Quotes To Help You Try To Be Happy Even When It Seems Impossible

“Chin up! If you look down, all you’ll see are the cracks in the sidewalk.”

“When life throws you a curveball, hit it out of the park with a smile.”

“You’re not fully dressed until you wear a smile. Accessorize accordingly!”

“If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic. But hey, it’s still better than lemons!”

“Feeling down? Just remember, even Batman has bad days. You’re a superhero too!”

“Life is a comedy show, and you’re the star. Don’t forget to laugh at your own jokes!”

“Don’t let your worries take up too much space. After all, your head has a limited amount of storage!”

“Remember, even the Titanic was built by professionals, but Noah’s Ark was built by amateurs.”

“Keep calm and pretend it’s on the lesson plan.”

“When in doubt, just add more coffee and pretend you know what you’re doing.”

“Stressed? Just laugh it off. If that doesn’t work, laugh harder!”

“The only time to start worrying about falling is when you’re on the way down a roller coaster.”

“If at first you don’t succeed, maybe it’s time to take a break and order pizza.”

“Life is tough, but so are you… like, ‘staying-awake-during-a-boring-meeting’ tough.”

“Take a deep breath. It’s just a bad day, not a bad life.”

Funny Inspirational Quotes To Get You Through The Work Week

“The key to success is to keep your head above water, even when it feels like you’re drowning in paperwork.”

“If you’re not making mistakes at work, you’re probably not working. Or you’re a robot.”

“Behind every successful person, there is a lot of coffee.”

“Work is important, but have you tried napping? It’s like a tiny vacation.”

“Why worry about a deadline when you can create a lifeline out of puns and procrastination?”

“Keep calm and pretend it’s not Monday.”

“If work were a movie, it would be rated ‘A’ for ‘Adulting is hard.’ You’ve got this!”

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful… and probably caffeinated.”

“I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do, it’s because I missed my exit.”

“Don’t wait for the perfect moment; take the moment and make it perfect. Or at least Instagram-worthy.”