The #SpanningtheNeed shares inspirational quotes of the week in 2025 to help motivate individuals or groups in our communities. Sometimes all it takes is a few positive quotes or words of encouragement to immediately turn someone’s day around. Whether its your lifelong best friend or a stranger you pass on the street, taking a moment to deliver a positive message can have a long-lasting effect on the well-being of both individuals. #STNQuoteoftheWeek & #STNQuoteoftheDay.
Quotes of the Week & Quote of the Day from 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024
June 23
Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them. —Madam C.J. Walker
June 16
Dad hugs are strong hugs that can say so many things, like “I’ve got you. I’m always right here. And I’ll always love you. — Melvina Young
June 9
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. – William James
June 2
June invites us to slow down, reflect, and savor the simple pleasures of life. – Grace Greene
May 26
We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage. — Theodore Roosevelt
May 19
Let go of your past and any preconceived notions, and don’t be afraid to take those first few baby steps to kickstart your success. – Unknown
May 12
When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go. —Carol Burnett
May 6
Educators work tirelessly to teach, feed, drive, counsel, and care for public school students. Now more than ever, we need to stand strong together to create an Ohio where every student, regardless of race, gender, income, identity, faith, or natural ability; is entitled to a high-quality public education that allows them to reach their dreams and fulfill their potential. And where all educators are supported, valued, and respected. Public Education Matters! – OEA President Scott DiMauro
May 5
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela
April 28
There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for. —J.R.R. Tolkien
April 21
Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life. – Janine di Giovanni
April 7
The remarkable thing is I have a choice every day of what my attitude will be. I cannot change my past. I cannot change the actions of others. I cannot change the inevitable. – Charles R. Swindoll
March 31
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. – Audrey Hepburn
March 24
Take your future into your own hands. Make it happen. Life is a coloring book, but you have the pens. ~ Sophie Kinsella
March 17
May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door. – Dorien Kelly
March 10
In the great scheme of things, it does not matter how long you live, but why you live and what you stand for. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
March 3
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain. – Vivian Greene
February 24
I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. – Mother Teresa
February 19
You are capable of amazing things. Believe in yourself. – Unknown
February 3
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope. — Maya Angelou
January 27
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. – Eleanor Roosevelt
January 20
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. – Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 13
A new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. – Melody Beattie
