I’ve been on the search for inspiring quote tattoos for what feels like forever! Every time I stumble across a line that gives me goosebumps or makes me stop and think, I picture how it might look inked on my skin. The hardest part has always been narrowing it down - because let’s face it, there are so many beautiful words out there and only so much space. After years of saving ideas, daydreaming, and a little bit of indecision, I finally pulled together a list of the ones that truly speak to me. If you’ve been considering a tattoo of your own, especially something meaningful and motivational, this post is definitely for you. Let’s take a look!

1. Dandelion Tattoo

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The very first inspiring quote tattoo that I want to talk about is this one! I love the detail, the quote and the beauty of where it is!

2. Marilyn Monroe

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Who doesn't love the blonde bombshell herself? This quote is perfection!

3. Shakespeare Quote

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If you're looking to add in a bit of Shakespeare to your tattoo, this is the quote for you!

4. For the Reader

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I have a friend that would love this tattoo! It's for all us bookworms out there!

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5. Birds

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I love the birds in this tattoo and it so matches the quote too! How cute!

6. Beautiful Quote

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This tattoo actually touched my heart a little bit – and my soul. Love it!

7. If Not Now ...

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I love the placement of this tattoo and also the way it lines up!

8. Disney Quotes

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I've seen this tattoo a million times but every single time that I do, I love it even more! It's in an ideal spot and the quote itself is so meaningful.

9. We Only Part …

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I think that this one is very inspiring and extremely meaningful if you've lost someone.

10. Pocahontas Quote

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You wouldn't think that Disney movies would have so many inspiring quotes in them, right?

11. No Matter How Far ...

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The cool thing about this tattoo is the way that it is laid out. It's got the arrow, the different fonts and the way it carries the quote beautifully!

12. If You Can Dream It ...

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I truly believe in this, if you dream it – you can do it!

13. Life is Not Measured by the Number of Breaths ...

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I absolutely love this quote! So inspiring and so meaningful!

14. Always on My Mind ...

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This tattoo actually means a great deal to me – it makes me think of my late grandmother and of all of the other people that have passed on.

15. Until the Very End ...

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Wrist tattoos are my favorites and I love this one!

16. There's More to Living ...

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This is such a popular tattoo but I find it so, so inspiring too!

17. An Eye for an Eye ...

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How true is this one?

18. Courage

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It's funny how one word can mean so much.

19. Perks of Being a Wallflower

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The book or the movie, it doesn't matter where you heard the quote, it's beautiful, right?

20. Dumbo

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I think that this quote in the movie Dumbo really sums up a lot!

21. Everything Was Beautiful...

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This amazing tattoo is something that I've wanted for a really long time – do you think the wrist is a good place for it?

22. Happiness

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This is for all of us who have problems with filters!

23. She Believed

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Simple but such a true statement, isn't it?

24. Fight off Your Demons

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This is another simple quote, but it's one that means a lot. We all have demons we are constantly fighting off, right?

25. For Those I Love ...

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This is truly all about sacrificing and what you are willing to do for love.

26. Never a Victim Forever a Fighter

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Completely agree with this statement and it can be true for anyone who has been through something!

27. EE Cummings

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Pretty powerful, right? I also love the way it is formed and the curl of it!

28. John Mayer

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The thing that I love about this quote is the font and the position. How amazing does it look?

29. Without Struggle ...

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Such a true statement.

30. She Flies ...

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I like the independence that is outlined in this one!

31. Foot Tattoo

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I love this adorable foot tattoo! After all, we should all believe in ourselves, right?

32. Hip Tattoo

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I love the playfulness of this one, after all, curiosity does lead to trouble, right?

33. Beautiful Quote

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This quote is actually from The Perks of Being a Wallflower – how cool huh?

34. Friend Tattoos

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This is such a neat idea to get with a really good friend!

35. The Good Memories ...

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Whenever you are going through a tough time, make sure that you remember all of the good memories!

36. French Tattoo

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This tattoo is so, so cool! It's actually translated into 'Spirit of the Stairs.'

37. Love Yourself

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One of the most important things you've got to remember, no matter what, is to love yourself.

38. Leave

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This one-word tattoo is so simple and yet so powerful.

39. Inhale the Future ...

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I kinda like this quote a lot, it's so true and it reminds me to take a breath and exhale the past.

40. In My Heart

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This is another tattoo is ideal whenever you are looking to really remember someone from your past.

41. Free

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These one word tattoos are so beautiful and if one word means something to you – why get more?

42. Brighter Days

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This is a reminder that there are brighter days ahead. Love the placement too!

43. He Waits ...

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This is a reminder that if you believe in God or Goddess or some higher power, they are waiting with you!

44. Shadow Tattoo

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It's true, the shadow does prove the sunshine! So powering and so meaningful!

45. With Pain ...

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How do you like this one? You have to go through the pain to get the strength!

46. I Am Enough

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I absolutely love this awesome tattoo and it's so inspiring!

47. My Tattoo

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Think I decided – this one is my next tattoo!

These days, it’s not just about choosing a meaningful quote - many people also care about the safety of the ink itself. If you want to be sure your tattoo lasts beautifully and safely, check out reach compliant tattoo ink before getting yours.

So girls, what are some of your most inspiring quote tattoos? Do you have anything that you've been dying to get inked? Share your ideas!

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rain
2014-08-21T02:02:45.758Z
I have a friend who tattooed "I will not turn my back in the battle" on her upper back.
Chantal
2014-08-21T03:45:49.336Z
Number 5 is a Sleeping With Sirens lyric :)
gaby
2014-08-21T01:01:37.882Z
I am from Quebec city and I speek both english and french, french is a biutiful language, but for the tatoo #36, i would have picked something that ment more then "spirit of the stairs"..
Laraw
2014-08-21T10:48:32.174Z
I was told never have words tattooed as they blur with age and leave smudges that are illegible. I am inked all over but have never and will never get words done. And the person that advised me against this was my first tattooist back in 92 ! Before everyone jumped on the meaningful phrases bandwagon !
Olivia
2014-08-21T01:54:31.757Z
I really loved this article!👍
Crystal
2014-08-22T03:03:39.177Z
Heather I love your articles! I always find them to be some of the most interesting and relatable. :D
kristyce
2014-08-21T13:11:59.706Z
#36 is a phrase used to describe when you think of the perfect response/comeback too late, after the situation has passed.
Susan
2021-09-20T07:07:58.441Z
#1 I love it to
susan
2021-09-20T07:11:31.111Z
#14 I think of my mom

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