Sometimes life is great. Everything seems to be going right and you can do no wrong. Other times, you can't imagine having any worse luck. Regardless of what point you are at between those two extremes, it is always encouraging and also grounding to recall the words of those who came before us. Let these quotes inspire and uplift you on your bad days, and keep you grounded on your better days.

First is the quote from Leo Buscaglia who says you shouldn't "spend time asking why isn't the world a better place". He say's this is only a waste of time, because there is no answer.

Their really is no answer to that first question Leo asks, and yet we tend to get caught up on it. Why aren't things like this, or I wish they were like that. Think of all that we could accomplish if we ignored those thoughts and actively set about to change the world.

Next is a quote from Buddha. "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

Sometimes we beat ourselves up, and maybe we deserve it at times. But, we need to love ourselves. Only when we can care for ourselves and be whole can we truly love others and care for them.

From Vivienne Greene is "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."

Sure, bad things happen. But we can either let life pass us by or accept that things happen, good and bad, and learn to 'dance in the rain'.

Next, from famous author Mark Twain. "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."

How true is this? Personally, I can look no further than my office to understand this. I previously worked for someone who took every chance to belittle me. No surprise, I went home everyday feeling horrible. Then I took on a new job with a new manager who praised me and took joy in teaching me and helping me improve. Stay away, if you can, from those who beat you down. They only do it because they themselves feel insignificant.

Lastly, let's end with some words from Wayne Gretzky, famous hockey player. "100% of the shots you don't take don't go in."

If you never try, you will never succeed. Many adventures fail. Did you know Thomas Edison failed hundreds of times before landing on the right combination of materials for his light bulb to be a success? If you don't take a shot at it, you will never have the chance of winning. So go for it!

I hope these inspirational quotes get you through your rough patch, or keep you grounded during the good moments. Live is all about living, so take heed from these wise men and women who came before us.

Frank Fausto draws inspiration from those who lived before us. In particular he is a fan of Thomas Edison quotes. If you want to read some of Edison's quotes, or learn more about Thomas Edison inventions, follow Frank's writings http://www.edisonmuckers.org/thomas-edison-inventions/.