Retirement is more than just another stage of our life. It is often some of the best years of our life! Sometimes, it takes a different perspective to be able to appreciate what we have a little bit more.

We hope you enjoy this list of fun, inspirational quotes, that can help retirees see how amazing retirement can be.

 

“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Sarah Sarna

 

“If you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done” – suggested to be from Thomas Jefferson

 

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia

 

“I’m very picky with whom I give my energy to. I prefer to reserve my time, intensity and spirit exclusively to those who reflect sincerity.” – Dau Voire

 

“The 3C’s in Life” Choice, Chance, Change. You must make the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change.” – Zig Ziglar

 

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” – Lewis Carroll

 

“One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you can’t change.” – Unknown

 

“Collect Moments Not Things.” – Paulo Coelho

 

“Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them.” – Carmelo Anthony

 

“Don’t cry over the past, it’s gone. Don’t stress about the future, it hasn’t arrived. I live in the present and make it beautiful.” – Unknown

 

“Never apologize for having high standards. People who really want to be in your life will rise up to meet them.” – Ziad K Abdelnour

 

“Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.” – Unknown

 

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” – Antonie de Saint-Exupery

 

“The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back.” – Ryron Gracie

 

“I owe no explanations for my flaws. I don’t have to justify my mistakes, my past, or my insecurities. I am growing and learning. Let me live.” – Unknown

 

“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” – Rober Tew

 

“It’s so amazing when someone comes to your life expecting nothing out of it but suddenly there right in front of you is everything you ever need.” – Rohit Mohapatra