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85 Quote Tattoos About Life, Love And Strength

Tattoos can be a statement and also a reminder. These short but inspirational quote tattoos about strength, self-love and life will keep your head up high.

A tattoo is sometimes a statement or an identity. Meaningful quote tattoos can also provide endless motivation.

Because tattoos last forever, it’s not that easy to pick the best quote to be inked on the skin. So here are a list of motivational quote tattoos about strength, life, self-love and more to give you some ideas.

Table of content

  • Quote tattoos about strength and struggle
  • Positive quote tattoos about life
  • Self-love quote tattoo ideas
  • Empowering quote tattoos for girl bosses
  • Heartwarming love quote tattoos
  • Inspiring tattoo quotes for adventurers

Disclaimer: This tattoo collection is for inspiration only. Please do not copy the artwork. If you love these tattoos, follow artists and show them some support.

Quote tattoos about strength and struggle

  • “There is sun after rain, love after pain.”
Positive quote tattoo on the hand by @7.54tattoo

@7.54tattoo

  • “Surviving is the new art form.” – Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
surviving is the new art form by @adornbodyart

@adornbodyart

  • “Pain shapes a woman into a warrior.” – R.H.Sin
pain shapes woman into a warrior by @missjazzyjayy

@missjazzyjayy

Being in a safe place doesn’t make you stronger, being in paid does. This quote is the perfect reminder to see the light in the darkness.

  • A meaningful donor quote tattoo
Donor quote tattoo by @tattooer_jina

@tattooer_jina

  • “When there’s a will, there’s a way.”
When there is a will quote tattoo by @cagridurmaz

@cagridurmaz

Trees and leaves represent growth and life. And that’s why they are perfect to be put on this quote tattoo. Together, the tat will empower you to keep looking for solutions and keep going amid uncertainty.

  • “Me vs. Me”
me vs me by @tatchtoo

@tatchtoo

When we focus on being better, prettier and richer than others, we put ourselves in an unwinnable war because there will always be someone better, prettier and richer.

So why not aim to be the best version of ourselves? We all have a choice to be our own worst enemy or the best cheerleader. Choose wisely.

  • “Be afraid and do it anyway.”
Do it anyway quote tattoo by @lime_tattoo

@lime_tattoo

Courage doesn’t mean the absence of fear. It means despite fear and uncertainty, you still do what you need to do. And that’s what makes you a winner.

  • “Bad times make a good man.”
bad times make a good man by @tattianart

@tattianart

As Michael Hopf said in a similar quote, “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times.” This quote tattoo might be a simple one-liner, but it is the pep talk we need to cheer us up in struggles.

  • “Trust, breathe and repeat.”
Trust breathe repeat by @atelier.l.rosie

@atelier.l.rosie

  • “The universe wrote fiction in us; it’s called fear.” – Christopher Poindexter
the universe wrote fiction in us by @ladylinework

@ladylinework

Fear makes us alert and cautious, but sometimes it might be a false conception of reality and ourselves. Just like fiction, it is not always real.

  • “Never back down”
Never back down inspiring quote tattoo by @tatuagens_deliicadas

@tatuagens_deliicadas

  • “Over my dead body” – a demonstration of determination
Inspiring quote tattoo by @so.tattoo_studio

@so.tattoo_studio

  • “Anything is temporary.”
anything is temporary by @bil_tattoo

@bil_tattoo

Bad days won’t last forever. Just like the storms, they will always end. If you need a bad day reminder to cheer you up at any time, this elegant floral script tattoo is for you.

  • “Today is the tomorrow I worried about yesterday.” – Dale Carnegie
today is the tomorrow I worried about yesterday by @illisit

@illisit

Worrying means you suffer twice. So when anxiety and worries keep you awake at 2 am, kindly remind yourself of this short quote. And when you get up in the morning, seize every moment to make things work in your way.

  • “Whatever it takes.”
whatever it takes quote tattoo by @megansancheztattoos

@megansancheztattoos

  • “Your faith has to be bigger than your fear.”
your faith has to be bigger than your fear by @n_ink_tattoo

@n_ink_tattoo

The strong ones are those who face fear in the face and still do what they need to do anyway. This back quote tattoo will always remind us to embrace our vulnerabilities and be grateful for what we have at the moment.

More tattoo quotes about strength

  • No rain, no flowers.
  • Not easy but worth it.
  • Become. Attract. Create.
  • Wisdom begins in wonder. – Socrates
  • Soft-hearted. Strong-minded.
  • Overcome anything that is meant to destroy me.
  • Make yourself proud.
  • Dear Universe, I’m Ready.
  • Recklessly.
A list of tattoo quotes about strength - 49 quote tattoos to inspire  - OurMindfulLife.com

Positive quote tattoos about life

  • “Just keep me where the light it.”
Just keep me where the light it quote tattoo by @tatuagens_deliicadas

@tatuagens_deliicadas

  • “Bye bye my blue.”
Bye bye my blues by @tattooer_jina

@tattooer_jina

  • “A bit of madness is key.” – The Fools Who Dream from La La Land
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Via iristattooart

Be the fools who dream, just like what is said in the song:

“Here’s to the ones who dream.
Foolish, as they may seem.
Here’s to the hearts that ache.
Here’s to the mess we make.”

  • “Love life you live. Live the life you love.”
Love life you live by @tattooer_jina

@tattooer_jina

  • “We are our choices.”
We are our choices life quote tattoo by @cagridurmaz

@cagridurmaz

  • “Make it count.”
Make it count quote tattoo by @handitrip

@handitrip

  • “Don’t dream it, be it.”
Dont-dream-it-be-it-Positive-quote-tattoos-about-life-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via chelpurin

  • “Seek discomfort.”
Seek discomfort by @sonia_ink_

@sonia_ink_

  • “Dream until your dreams come true.”
dream-until-your-dreams-come-true-Positive-quote-tattoos-about-life-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via tinytattooinc

  • “Happiness is a choice.”
Happiness is a choice quote tattoo by @n1co_tattoo

@n1co_tattoo

  • “I am > I was.”
i-ami-was-Positive-quote-tattoos-about-life-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via tattoo_dreams04

A short but empowering quote tattoo for those with painful stories. Just like what Søren Kierkegaard said, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.”

Your past shapes you, but it doesn’t define who you are as a person. As long as we are still breathing, we have a chance to change. Living in the moment requires great courage, but it’s worth the efforts.

  • Find your meraki
Meraki script tattoo by @xitattoostudio

@xitattoostudio

  • “Bright and pretty.”
A positive quote tattoo by @thumee.tattoo

@thumee.tattoo

  • “I have lived a thousand lives.”
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Via fennerlauratattoo

  • “Everyone deserves the chance to fly.”
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Via vanillainkmx

  • “I see mountains in the distance that I long to climb but first I must pack my fear and leave it behind.” – Jennae Cecelia
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Via jennaececelia

If you have a goal to reach, now is the time to go for it. Nothing can stop you once you get your fear out of the way.

  • “Just think happy thoughts and you’ll fly.”
just-think-happy-thoughts-and-youll-fly-Positive-quote-tattoos-about-life-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via tinkharvey

  • “C’est pas grave” – It’s not a big deal
Inspiring quote tattoo by @zombietears

@zombietears

  • “Keep choosing joy.”
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Via tattoosbymarilyn

  • “Belle est la vie. – Life is beautiful.”
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Via couleurgravier

  • “Life is now.”
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Via albadhayatattoo

  • “Be your own sun.”
Be your own sun by @rize.ink

@rize.ink

  • “See the good.”
see-the-good-Positive-quote-tattoos-about-life-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via rachainsworth

See the good in people because you’ll never know all their stories. See the good in bad situations because they’ll make you stronger. And see the good in yourself because you deserve all the love you think you don’t.

  • “Smile”
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Via instatted

  • “Breathe” – a one-word quote tattoo to keep you grounded
“Breathe” - a one-word quote tattoo to keep you grounded by @minustattoo

by @minustattoo

  • “Trust your vibes, energy never lies.”
trust-your-vibes-energy-never-lies-Positive-quote-tattoos-about-life-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via lozza.pokes

  • “Timing” – a reminder to be patient
"Timing" - a reminder to be patient

by @renan.sampaio

  • “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver, The Summer Day
what-is-it-you-plan-to-do-with-your-own-wild-and-precious-life-Positive-quote-tattoos-about-life-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via melissamartellart

  • “I’m changing.”
yes-im-changing-Positive-quote-tattoos-about-life-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via clarapierrotti.tattoo

Read also: 27 Positive tattoos to bring good vibes to your life

More short and positive tattoo quotes about life

  • Create your own sunshine.
  • Do it anyway.
  • Imperfection is a form of freedom. – Anh Ngo
  • Good things take time.
  • Dream. Plan. Do.
  • Collect beautiful moments.
  • Expect nothing. Appreciate anything.
  • Look for the magic in anything.
  • I got this.
  • Normal is boring.
  • Hakuna Matata.
  • Perfectly imperfect.
  • Time is everything we have and don’t. – Atticus

Read also: Beautiful Atticus Poems For Each Astrology Sign

A list of tattoo quotes about life - 49 quote tattoos to inspire  - OurMindfulLife.com

Read also: 23 Very Short Quotes About Life To Bring You Strength

Self-love quote tattoo ideas

Self-love is the best gift one can give himself. These simple but powerful self-love quote tattoos will be the permanent reminders you need to put yourself first.

  • “You are enough.”
you-are-enough-self-love-quote-tattoos-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via tauntontattooco

"Your different is your beautiful." - a meaningful semicolon quote tattoo by @winterstone

@winterstone

  • “Choose people who choose you.”
Choose people who choose you by @onedimpletattoo

@onedimpletattoo

  • “You are the greatest project you will ever work on.”
Self-love quote tattoo by @glvdw

@glvdw

As a short self-love quote goes, “you can be a masterpiece and a work in progress,” this quote tattoo echoes with it. And it’s a reminder to keep being a better you for you.

  • “We accept the love we think we deserve.” – Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Via luiskin1

The way we treat ourselves sets an example of how others should treat us. If we love ourselves enough, we won’t tolerate the love that asks us to sacrifice our needs. When we cultivate self-love, we are filtering out those who are not respectful and emotionally available.

  • “You can.”
You can_meaningful small wrist tattoo by @jessicapaigetattoos

@jessicapaigetattoos

When a quote is tattooed on the wrist, it’s more like a self-reminder than a statement. Every time you raise your hand and see the tattoo, it reminds you to believe in your strength. And you can do what you set your mind to.

  • “I am the sea and nobody owns me.”
i-am-the-sea-and-nobody-owns-me-self-love-quote-tattoos-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via katesyface

  • “True love will find you in the end.”
A cheerful love quote tattoo by @european.son_.420

@european.son_.420

  • “I am mine before I am ever anyone else’s.”
I-am-mind-before-ever-anyone-elses-self-love-quote-tattoos-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via melissamartellart

More self-love tattoo quotes

  • The grass is greener when you water it. – Neil Barringham
  • The rest of the world can wait.
  • Beautiful me.
  • When you love yourself you take back the power.
  • Stay wild.
  • Fall in love with myself.
  • Doing it for myself.
  • Flawed & Worthy
  • I wear love.
  • Inhale sky. Exhale stars.
  • Godfidence.
  • Blessed mess.

Read also: 40 Self-love tattoos to put yourself first

Empowering quote tattoos for girl bosses

Strong women don’t need a label to tell the world how fierce they are. These powerful quote tattoos are for those who need a motto to keep the fire burning inside.

  • “She is art.”
she-is-art-Girl-power-quote-tattoo-ideas-for-girl-boss-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via bruceisdunn

  • “Glow baby.”
Glow baby quote tattoo by @tatuagens_deliicadas

@tatuagens_deliicadas

  • “Stay gold.”
Stay gold _ short quote tattoo by @pureum_tattoo

@pureum_tattoo

  • “Love. dream. believe”.
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Via marcasavantgarde

  • “Go high”.
go-high-Girl-power-quote-tattoo-ideas-for-girl-boss-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via zaya

  • “Girl power”.
Girl-power-Girl-power-quote-tattoo-ideas-for-girl-boss-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via fashionhr

  • Magic within you
Inspiring quote tattoo by @arthurlucastattooist

@arthurlucastattooist

  • Hakuna Matata – a short quote tattoo to bring positivity to life
Hakuna Matata - a short quote tattoo to bring positivity to life by @steff_ink

by @steff_ink

  • “Mind over matters”
Inspiring quote tattoo by @dear.captain

@dear.captain

  • “Fight like a girl”.
fight-like-a-girl-Girl-power-quote-tattoo-ideas-for-girl-boss-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via bymimomu

  • “Be wild. Stay soft.” – Quote tattoos above the ankles
"Be wild. Stay soft." - Quote tattoos above the ankles by @leoniemoistattoo

by @leoniemoistattoo

  • “Create yourself.”
create-yourself-Girl-power-quote-tattoo-ideas-for-girl-boss-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via couleurgravier

  • “Half savage and hardy and free.” – a rib tattoo to announce your attitude
"Half savage and hardy and free." - a rib tattoo to announce your attitude by @sticks.not.stones

by @sticks.not.stones

  • “Come what may.”
come-what-may-Girl-power-quote-tattoo-ideas-for-girl-boss-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via small.tattoos

More short tattoo quotes for boss babes

  • Colorful mind
  • Unapologetic
  • Brain + Beauty
  • Beauty and a Beast
  • Still I rise.
  • Sky above me. Earth below me. Fire within me.
  • Heads up. Wings out.
  • Girl almighty.
  • Actually I can.

Heartwarming love quote tattoos

  • “You are – my person” – matching couple quote tattoos
"You are - my person" - matching couple quote tattoos by @1991.ink

by @1991.ink

  • “Now that you are mine.”
now-that-youre-mine-love-quote-tattoo-ideas-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via little.tattoos

  • “Nothing loved is ever lost.”
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Via illisit

  • “I love walking with you.”
A cute love quote tattoo by @sonia_ink_

@sonia_ink_

  • “Love is the warmest color.”
love-is-the-warmest-color-love-quote-tattoo-ideas-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via small.tattoos

More love quotes for tattoos

  • I crave a love that drowns oceans. – k.azizian
  • I choose you every day.
  • Toi et moi. – You and me.
  • Together is the best place to be.
  • I saw home in your eyes.
  • Live by the sun. Love by the moon.
  • Her one. His only.
  • Always and forever.

Read also: 109 Hopelessly Romantic Couple Tattoos That Are Better Than A Ring

Inspiring tattoo quotes for adventurers

  • “Keep on walking.”
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Via bellafineline

  • “Lights will guide you home.”
Light will guide you home inspiring quote tattoo by @lencredumarin

@lencredumarin

  • Why not?
Why not inspiring quote tattoo by @tinytattooinc

@tinytattooinc

  • “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
If-you-can-dream-it-you-can-do-it.-live-in-the-moment-quotes-for-adventurers-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via copperbunnyink

  • Neverland – a one-word quote tattoo
Neverland - a one-word quote tattoo by @keyatattoo

by @keyatattoo

  • “If not now, then when?”
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Via ryanetouchedme

  • “I’ve got the world to go”
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Via luanadorea

  • “I’m not afraid of storms”.
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Via giselesaban_tattoo

  • “I know the road I leave on; it will always bring me back.”
i-know-the-road-i-leave-on-it-will-always-bring-me-back-live-in-the-moment-quotes-for-adventurers-OurMindfulLife.com_

Via shesatripblog

  • “Enjoy the journey.”
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Via jvckbarrow

Read also: 32 Travel Tattoos And Symbols To Fuel Your Wanderlust

More quote tattoo ideas

A quote tattoo for artists

  • “Art is love made public.”
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Via inkanastudio

Read also: 19 Artistic tattoos to turn your skin into a masterpiece

A quote tattoo for daughter

  • “All that I can or hope to be, I owe to my mother.”
all-that-i-can-or-hope-to-be-i-owe-to-my-mother

Via mariacoutroupis

Read also: 48 Meaningful Mother-Daughter Tattoos To Honor Her Unconditional Love

A quote tattoo if you haven’t made up your mind

  • “All tattoos are temporary because we all die.”
all-tattoos-are-temporary-because-we-all-die

Via tattoosillustrate

Do you enjoy these quote tattoos?

Which quote will you choose if you are getting a word tattoo? Leave a comment if we have missed anything.

Rishi

Sunday 4th of February 2024

Great post! I really enjoyed reading your insights on this topic.

sam

Wednesday 8th of November 2023

Doesn’t matter how much you do for someone at the end you got to hear what have u done for me

Priya Marathe

Tuesday 10th of October 2023

You've made some good points there. I am glad that you just shared this helpful information with us. Thank you for sharing

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Olivia

Saturday 10th of June 2023

Perfectly imperfect.

Ann

Friday 28th of April 2023

Life is too short not to be happy.