Top 500 Steve Maraboli Quotes (2025 Update)
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251. “I’ve learned that just because I don’t know how to break up with someone, doesn’t mean they were worth keeping.”

— Steve Maraboli

252. “Today stretches ahead of you waiting to be shaped. You are the sculptor who gets to do the shaping. What today will be like is up to you.”

— Steve Maraboli

253. “It’s rare for a toxic person to change their behavior. More often, the only thing that varies is their target and the blame they place. Because some toxic people are difficult to identify, keep in mind that a victim mindset is sometimes a red flag. So, listen when someone talks about their life and circumstances. If the list of people they blame is long... it’s probably only a matter of time before you’re on that list.”

— Steve Maraboli

254. “If Karma is a thing, then wouldn’t wanting someone to experience bad Karma also get YOU bad Karma?”

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255. “I gave you more than anyone gave you... and I had less to give. I’ll never forget the pain I felt when you betrayed me anyway. You lost that day... even though I was the one heartbroken... you lost. Life will reveal to you what you had in me... what you threw away. And you’ll search for me in everyone you meet and I won’t be found.”

— Steve Maraboli

256. “Just because I accepted it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t make me sad. And just because I’m sad, doesn’t mean I won’t heal and move on. This process of emotional mending takes perspective and natural time... my time... not the time you tell me it should.”

— Steve Maraboli

257. “Stop letting your haters write your bio.”

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258. “Messy” is a word we use to explain a conflict with an expectation we had. Eliminate the expectation, and you eliminate the “messy”.”

— Steve Maraboli

259. “A Narcissist is someone who sticks their head up their own ass, then blames you for the smell.”

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260. “We’ll all be better off the day we stop letting unhappy, unsuccessful people tell us how to be happy and successful. You already know the way... follow it.”

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261. “When you get out of it, you realize how toxic it actually was.”

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262. “Betrayals shatters illusions... It breaks your heart, but clears your vision.”

— Steve Maraboli

263. “Some people will laugh at you for taking chances, for chasing your dreams, for living life full out. It hurts a little, but just remember that they’re laughing from their couch.”

— Steve Maraboli

264. “The tragic brilliance of politics and control is found in the ability to get the masses arguing over which poison they should drink.”

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265. “The sun shines powerfully and the flowers express themselves beautifully regardless of your opinion, gratitude, or indifference. They live out their purpose... UNAPOLOGETICALLY. I love that!”

— Steve Maraboli

266. “We may argue and have our ups and downs, but any poor soul who ever tries to get between us will find out that our love is stronger than ever.”

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267. “The victim mindset will have you dancing with the devil, then complaining that you’re in hell.”

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268. “A beautiful thing happens when we start paying attention to each other. It is by participating more in your relationship that you breathe life into it.”

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269. “They said, “You’ll never find someone like me again!” I thanked them for wishing me well.”

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270. “Love is forgiving, accepting, moving on, embracing, and all encompassing. And if you’re not doing that for yourself, you cannot do that with anyone else.”

— Steve Maraboli

271. “You will always define events in a manner which will validate your agreement with reality.”

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272. “The magic that turns dreams into reality is YOU! When you are inspired by a dream, create a good plan; that turns it into a goal. Then, live your life in a way that will bring that dream, that goal, to life. The magic is you.”

— Steve Maraboli

273. “God’s word is not just to be heard and repeated, it is to be breathed, lived, and emulated with each action.”

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274. “Don’t confuse “familiar” with “acceptable”. Toxic relationships can fool you like that.”

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275. “With one kind gesture you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world. One day at a time we can change everything.”

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276. “You are my beautiful forever... a connection so deep that even an eternity doesn’t seem long enough to spend with you.”

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277. “Make the choice to embrace this day. Do not let your TODAY be stolen by the ghost of yesterday or the “To-Do” list of tomorrow! It’s inspiring to see all the wonderfully amazing things that can happen in a day in which you participate.”

— Steve Maraboli

278. “You are the ocean; everything else is just waves and wind.”

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279. “The bad news is that yesterday sucked. The good news is that yesterday is gone. Today’s a new day. Own it! Shape it! Live it!”

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280. “Let today be the day you stop having conflict between your actions and your goals and finally align your greatest intent with your purposeful actions, creating a universal symphony serenading your success!”

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281. “In a strong relationship, you should love your companion more than you need them.”

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282. “Change is the parent of progress.”

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283. “If forgiveness is medicine for the soul, then gratitude is vitamins.”

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284. “Writing has always been therapy for me. When life cuts me, I bleed on paper.”

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285. “Some people will never admit their behavior is toxic. Even when they do something wrong, they will somehow blame you. It’s an endless loop of poison. Save your energy and protect your mental health. The best way to win with such a person is not to play.”

— Steve Maraboli

286. “You are where you are right now because of the actions you’ve taken, or maybe, the inaction you’ve taken.”

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287. “Friends are medicine for a wounded heart and vitamins for a hopeful soul.”

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288. “I’m grateful for past betrayals, heartaches, and challenges... I thought they were breaking me; but they were sculpting me.”

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289. “Although time seems to fly, it never travels faster than one day at a time. Each day is a new opportunity to live your life to the fullest. In each waking day, you will find scores of blessings and opportunities for positive change. Do not let your TODAY be stolen by the unchangeable past or the indefinite future! Today is a new day!”

— Steve Maraboli

290. “I’ve come to learn that being alone is better than being next to someone and feeling alone.”

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291. “There will always be fear; do it anyway. Let your courage inspire the world around you.”

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292. “When masks fall off, don’t focus on where they fall, focus on who they reveal. If you allow it, chaos will be a great illuminator. Ignore the noise, but pay attention to the direction in which it comes. Situations like this reveal who’s who and what’s what. The noise is just a distraction.”

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293. “Sometimes you’re drowning yourself in your own words.”

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294. “Relationships: It takes wisdom to know when to turn the page and courage to know when to close the book.”

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295. “One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, “I love you”, “I’m sorry”, “I appreciate you”, “I’m proud of you”... whatever you’re feeling. Send random texts, write a cute note, embrace your truth and share it... cause a smile today for someone else... and give plenty of hugs.”

— Steve Maraboli

296. “When you do what you love, the seemingly impossible becomes simply challenging, the laborious becomes purposeful resistance, the difficult loses its edge and is trampled by your progress.”

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297. “Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Instead, shake things up today! Live through today. Don’t just exist through it – LIVE through it!”

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298. “Intent without dedicated action is simply not enough. Action without a clear intent is a waste. It is when these two powerful forces are aligned that the energy of the universe conspires in your favor.”

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299. “It’s not the customer’s duty to be loyal to you; it’s your duty to be loyal to your customers. Focus on quality, relevancy, and the BEST customer service possible. Make sure your business is creating a service experience so good that it inspires loyalty.”

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300. “I used to think love was elusive. Until I realized I was just getting in my own way. I had to learn to let go and make room for someone to show me love... instead of holding on to someone I wish would.”

— Steve Maraboli