Life is full of ups and downs. There are bound to be times when all seems lost and nothing seems to be helping. But it's in times like these that even a kind word of encouragement or just a happy thought can totally help turn things around, because at the end of it all, even the greatest of things begin with but a simple thought. In times like these, it is best to remember the famous English idiom; Every dark cloud has a silver lining. It really is positive thinking that helps you get through every difficult phase in life and make sure the journey is not as bumpy. It can give you much strength to face the challenges of life and emerge stronger, rather than be bogged down by the negativity surrounding it. It is the one single panacea that life gives us to make it through the toughest of times. The fact is that, whether you think positively or negatively, you shape your life accordingly. Negative thoughts can divert your attention from your plans, while thinking positively can help you deal with them wisely and become more mature in the process. It is the key to success in every aspect of life. Positive thoughts help develop an optimistic attitude towards everything. There are a number of famous quotes about positive thinking, which reflect the knowledge and intelligence of some great people. These inspirational quotes about positive thinking are really meaningful, and they can boost your morale and confidence. Whenever you feel disappointed and frustrated, you can simply go through these positive thinking quotes, which have the potential to lift up your spirit. Here's a look at some positive thinking quotes and phrases that will strengthen your spirit. They can help you achieve your goals and remain happy and healthy. Inspirational Quotes about Positive Thinking "When you are in the valley, keep your goal firmly in view and you will get the renewed energy to continue the climb." - Denis Waitley "Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities - always see them, for they're always there." - Norman Vincent Peale "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela "Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results." - James Allen "You can give in to the failure messages and be a bitter deadbeat of excuses. Or you can choose to be happy and positive and excited about life." - A.L. Williams "Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success." - Dr. Joyce Brothers "Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene." - Arthur Christopher Benson "If you focus on the possible when you experience difficult situations, you can positively change your outlook, reduce your stress, and concentrate on achieving things that otherwise may not have been possible." - Catherine Pulsifer "Your circumstances may be uncongenial, but they shall not remain so if you only perceive an ideal and strive to reach it. You cannot travel within and stand still without." - James Allen "You can do anything you think you can. This knowledge is literally the gift of the gods, for through it you can solve every human problem. It should make of you an incurable optimist. It is the open door." - Robert Collier "Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in experience and achievement." - Edward Rickenbacker "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their mind to be." - Abraham Lincoln "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas Edison "I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results." - Michael Jordan "When you consistently maintain a positive frame of mind, you'll become known as a problem-solver rather than a complainer. People avoid complainers. They seek out problem-solvers." - Joseph Somerville "The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen." - Frank Lloyd Wright "The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible." - Anonymous "There is a basic law that like attracts like. Negative thinking definitely attracts negative results. Conversely, if a person habitually thinks optimistically and hopefully, his positive thinking sets in motion creative forces and success instead of eluding him flows toward him." - Norman Vincent Peale Life's always going be a roller coaster ride; it's all about looking forward to the crazy highs in store, waiting to add to the thrill and excitement, that is life. Here's hoping these quotes help you see the shiny little silver lining that has been staring in the face all along. All the best and enjoy the ride.