25 A+ Quotes for Back-to-School

In a few short weeks, teachers will be heading back to school to prepare their classrooms for the upcoming school year. Are you one of them? Listed below are 25 motivational and inspirational quotes that would be terrific for bulletin board displays, murals, banners, etc. There are lots of good quotes in this post, so let's dive right in!

25 Motivational and Inspirational Back-to-School Quotes

School is a building which has four walls with tomorrow inside.

 – Lon Watters

School bells are ringing loud and clear.

Vacation’s over. School is here.

-Winifred C. Marshal

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes. 

You can steer yourself 

any direction you choose.

-Dr. Seuss

One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world.

-Malala Yousafzai

Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.

-Oprah Winfrey

The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.

-Brian Herbert

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.

-Albert Einstein

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

-Confucius

First day of school! Wake up! Come on. First day of school.

-Finding Nemo

The road to here and everywhere on earth begins in the classroom.

-Hubert Humphrey

I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.

-Jenny Han

You are off to great places.

Today is your day!

-Dr. Seuss

Everything is a learning process: any time you fall over, it’s just teaching you to stand up the next time.

-Joel Edgerton

A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen.

-Denise Witmer

You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.

-Les Brown

Time to rise. Time for school! Open your eyes.

-Tammie Jones

If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.

-Zig Ziglar

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

-Nelson Mandela

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.

-Carl Sagan

Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.

-Conan O’Brien

This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.

-Taylor Swift

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

-Pelé

The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.

-Marvin Phillips

When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.

-Dalai Lama

You learn something new every day if you pay attention.

-Ray LeBlond

Did you enjoy this list of inspiring quotes? If so, check out these other blog posts to help you get ready for the upcoming school year:

• Crafts: Back to School Red Apple Crafts for Kids
• Crafts: Back-to-School Crafts for Kids
• Book List: 15 Children's Books for the First Day of School
• Book: School Is More than a Building by Kelley Donner
• Book List: 10 Children's Books About Residential Schools