Hunter Foote | Contributing Writer
Some inspirational quotes survive for years, decades or even generations. From the value of education to lessons in confidence to bringing about incredible changes in the United States, these people have shaped the world with their words. Can you guess who said which quote?
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” – Henry Ford
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” – Robert Frost
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American writer who was famous for his brief but powerful poems.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was first lady to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but her influence went well beyond attending ceremonies.
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was known for her poetry and singing and was also a civil rights activist.
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life (1929-1968) may have ended too soon, but his words on life and civil rights continue to affect the world years after his passing.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was a major voice in the American Transcendentalist movement.
Now that you know the quotes that were ahead of their time, be sure to watch out for new quotes from important people in our current time period who could be on this list in the next 100 years.