A carefully curated collection of present quotes from writers, thinkers and voices worth listening to. Whether you need a quick boost or a deeper moment of reflection, these words are here to help.

Some of the most celebrated present quotes come from Dalai Lama, among many others featured on this page.

Popular present quotes include: "Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well." -- Dalai Lama Also: "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live." -- Dalai Lama.