inspirational quotes
Wisdom for walls
Inspirational quotes are brief, pithy statements meant to motivate or uplift—typically attributed to famous figures and shared on social media, office walls, and graduation cards.
The genre runs from genuine wisdom to empty platitude: She posted an inspirational quote about following your dreams.
Many circulate with false attributions, and the form has become as much a target of parody as a source of actual inspiration.
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