7 Inspirational Quotes from Michael J. Fox That You Can't Help but Love ...

1. No Negativity

My favorite of all of the quotes from Michael J. Fox has to do with positivity. He once said, “Don't spend a lot of time imagining the worst-case scenario. It rarely goes down as you imagine it will, and if by some fluke it does, you will have lived it twice." He believes that there’s no reason to dwell over what can go wrong in life. Why waste time worrying when you can just let things play out and deal with the issues when (and if) they actually arrive?

2. Live in the Present

In one of his three autobiographies, Fox wrote, “If you have one foot in yesterday and one foot in tomorrow, you're pissing all over today.” It’s dangerous to focus too much on what you did wrong in the past and what you want to do right in the future. Instead, you need to enjoy the present. If you don’t, you’ll never be fully happy. So take at least a few minutes every day to appreciate your current situation. Even if you wish things were different, there has to be at least one thing you’re thankful for.

3. Family Fun

“Family is not an important thing. It's everything.” Michael has four children with his wife, Tracy, whom he met while filming Family Ties. He knows the importance of taking care of his loved ones. According to him, you should never take the people you’re related to for granted.

4. You’re in Charge

The simplest advice can sometimes be the best. Fox has said that “happiness is a decision.” No matter what horrors you face in life, you can overcome them with positivity. You have to train your mind to focus more on the good things and less on the negative. You’re in control of your happiness, so why stay sad?

5. Ignore Opinions

Fox once said, “What other people think of me is not my business.” He doesn’t care about how others view him. He’s not going to change his personality or acting style after a few critics insult him on the internet. He tries to be the best person that he can be and is aware that he can’t please everybody. So why let nasty opinions get you down?

6. Never Give up

“One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.” This quote goes along with the last. No matter what happens, you can’t let others get to you. You need to realize your self-worth and never let anyone cause you to lose your dignity or your happiness. When it comes to your emotions, you’re the one in charge.

7. All Intelligent

Michael J. Fox dropped out of high school to pursue an acting career. He’s said, “I always felt that I came up short in the education department, but I've come to the conclusion that we all get an education.” One way or another, we all learn the vital lessons that school teaches us. Even if someone doesn’t receive a proper education, the world will throw obstacles at them that will teach them all that needs to be learned. Schooling is important, but it certainly isn’t the only way to gain knowledge.

Michael J. Fox is not only a phenomenal actor, but a wise man as well. His quotes are inspirational and can help when you’re in a rough situation. What’s your favorite quote and who is it by?