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Inspirational Quotes for Teachers and Learners

I love, love, love using inspirational quotes in the classroom. Here is a collection of the quotes I created to make the internet a bit friendlier. Feel free to pin these images, post them in your teaching space, or share with a friend on your social media platform of choice. Enjoy!!

My students always catch a a glimpse of my desktop when I'm projecting something in the classroom. I love these free teacher-friendly inspirational desktops from www.HelloMrsSykes.com.

A ship in the harbor is safe - but that is not what ships are for. - John A. Shedd. Find free inspirational quotes for educators at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

Be silly. Be honest. Be kind. - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com


You are EXACTLY where you NEED to be. Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

A leader is best when... - Lao Tzu. Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

Books are uniquely portable magic. - Stephen King. Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

Can't have a rainbow without rain - unknown Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

Be careful with your words... - Unknown Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

This is not a rehearsal. - Unknown Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

I saw an angel in the stone... - Michaelangelo Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

You have to learn the rules of the game. And then... - Albert Einstein Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com


When it's dark look for stars. - Unknown Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

Only in darkness can you see the stars. - Unknown Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

You are always good... Find more free inspirational quotes for teachers and learners at www.HelloMrsSykes.com

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