If you’ve ever tried to set goals only to watch them fade by February, you’re in good company, we have all been there! The truth is that most people who pursue big changes in the heat of January find it difficult to sustain them. But there’s a quiet, powerful practice that can turn ambition into action: journaling.

Books have a way of capturing truths that resonate beyond the page; truths that stay with us, guiding us through life’s ups and downs. Today, I want to share some of my most cherished quotes from books; those little nuggets of wisdom that have touched my heart and, I hope, will inspire you too.