Human Spirit Quotes

On resilience, the soul, and what drives people forward.

These quotes speak to the strength and depth of the human spirit, from the idea that it is measured by the size of the heart rather than the size of an act to the belief that it cannot be tamed or trained. Readers seeking more uplifting reading may enjoy our Believe quotes.


Other entries reflect on what limits or fulfills the human spirit, including the view that confining attention only to earthly matters holds it back, and the observation that its deepest desire is simply to be acknowledged.