If you’ve ever set a goal that’s so big it excites and scares you at the same time, you know what a lofty goal is. These kind of goals are more motivating and fulfilling to achieve, and they can help you grow faster. That’s why today we’re going over a few of the best quotes on lofty goals.

To learn more about lofty goals, check out these articles:

What Lofty Goals Are and How They Can Help You Grow

Here Are the 3 Main Benefits of Setting Lofty Goals

3 Steps You Must Take if You Want to Achieve Your Lofty Goals

Now let’s get into the quotes!

Best Quotes on Lofty Goals

“Remember, you and you alone are responsible for maintaining your energy. Give up blaming, complaining and excuse making, and keep taking action in the direction of your goals – however mundane or lofty they may be.” — Jack Canfield

“When you first start out don’t set yourself a lofty goal of sitting down to meditate for twenty minutes. Aim instead for ten minutes or even five minutes – utilizing those few moments when you find yourself willing or even desiring just to take a break from the daily grind to observe your mind rather than drifting off into daydreams.” — Tsoknyi Rinpoche

“You need lofty goals. Then cement it with a great work ethic.” — Jerry West

“But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and such ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be, whenever and wherever the hour strikes and calls to noble action.” — Joshua Chamberlain

Quotes on Why You Should Have Lofty Goals

“The desire to change the world is a tremendous advantage as you travel down the difficult path ahead because focusing on a lofty goal is more energizing and attracts more talent than simply making a buck.” — Guy Kawasaki

“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.” — James Lane Allen

“True happiness is not made in getting something. True happiness is becoming something. This can be done by being committed to lofty goals. We cannot become something without commitment.” — Marvin J. Ashton

Quotes on How to Set and Achieve Lofty Goals

“When you aimlessly shoot for lofty goals, with no personal connection to them, you loose sight of what really matters, and what will really make you content.” — Jinkx Monsoon

“I’m big on setting goals, but I also think that if you have too many lofty ambitions and set goals for everything, you can sabotage your efforts by overextending your brain.” — Jean Chatzky

“Books have become our dearest companions, yielding exquisite delights and inspiring lofty aims.” — George Henry Lewes

“When you’re trying to accomplish lofty goals, and when you’re attacking something of great magnitude, you have to have help.” — Zach Johnson

Let’s Wrap This Up

I’ve been setting and achieving lofty goals for almost 20 years now. I’m always amazed at how exciting, satisfying, and motivating it is. I hope that these quotes on lofty goals will inspire you to set some of your own so you can reach your dreams too.