Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Robert Baden-Powell Quotes
DisciplineEnduranceFair PlaySkillStrength A good boxing competition gives one the sight of fine men in their prime, trained to the ounce, showing the highest skill, pluck and endurance in carrying out their attack and defence under strict rules of fair play and good temper.
Character BuildingEnvironmentPotentialSocietyYouth Development There are thousands of boys being wasted daily to our country through being left to become characterless, and, therefore, useless wasters, a misery to themselves and an eyesore and a danger to the nation. They could be saved if only the right surroundings or environment were given to them at the receptive time of their lives.
FriendshipGuidanceRelationshipsSocial SkillsUnderstanding To get a hold on boys you must be their friend.
AdventureExperienceLearningPreparationSelf-Improvement Personally, I like reading adventures which really have happened to people, because they show what kind of things might happen to oneself, and they teach one how to 'Be Prepared' to meet them.
DevelopmentGuidanceLeadershipRole ModelTeaching The Scoutmaster teaches boys to play the game by doing so himself.
HumilityReligionRespectSelf-awarenessSpirituality Development of outlook naturally begins with a respect for God... Reverence to God and reverence for one's neighbor and reverence for oneself as a servant of God.
DivinityEnjoymentFaithHappinessLife I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life.
CourageDutyIntegrityPerseveranceResponsibility We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.
Character DevelopmentEducationKnowledge and MoralityPersonal GrowthSchool Curriculum Erudition - that is, reading, writing, and arithmetic - is taught in the schools; but where is the more important quality, character, taught? Nowhere in particular. There is no authorized training for children in character.
FocusGoalsLearningMotivationUnderstanding A boy carries out suggestions more wholeheartedly when he understands their aim.
Character DevelopmentLeadershipPersonal GrowthResponsibilitySelf-Discipline An individual step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.
Career StrategyDependabilityLoyaltyValueWorkplace Relationships If you make yourself indispensable to your employer, he is not going to part with you in a hurry no matter what it costs him.
DelegationGuidanceLeadershipResponsibilityTeamwork When you want a thing done, 'Don't do it yourself' is a good motto for Scoutmasters.
ChivalryCourageHonorLeadershipTradition One aim of the Boy Scouts scheme is to revive amongst us, if possible, some of the rules of the knights of old.
AttitudeOptimismPerseverancePositivityResilience A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances.
CourageDisciplineObservationSkillTraining Apart from the fact that any hardy exercise conduces much to the training and formation of a soldier, pig-sticking tends to give a man what is called a 'stalker's eye,' but which, par excellence, is the soldier's eye.
EndurancePatriotismPerseveranceResilienceStrength One thing Britons have always been celebrated for, and that is being able to stick it out in a tight place.
DiscoveryGrowthInspirationPotential The spirit is there in every boy; it has to be discovered and brought to light.
EducationGuidanceLearningPersonal DevelopmentSelf-Motivation The method of instruction in Scouting is that of creating in the boy the desire to learn for himself.
HealthHygieneLifestyleNatureWell-being Living indoors without fresh air quickly poisons the blood and makes people feel tired and seedy when they don't know why. For myself, I sleep out of doors in winter as well as summer. I only feel tired or seedy when I have been indoors a lot. I only catch cold when I sleep in a room.
FulfillmentGrowthHappinessHealthPreparation Happiness doesn't come from being rich, nor merely from being successful in your career, nor by self-indulgence. One step towards happiness is to make yourself healthy and strong while you are a boy so that you can be useful and so you can enjoy life when you are a man.
Appreciation of beautyContribution and helping othersEnjoyment of LifeHappiness My belief is that we were put into this world of wonders and beauty with a special ability to appreciate them, in some cases to have the fun of taking a hand in developing them, and also in being able to help other people instead of overreaching them and, through it all, to enjoy life - that is, to be happy.
CompassionEmpathyGenerosityHumilityResponsibility You may be rich, but there is one thing you can't afford - that is, if you are a good sort - you can't afford to spend money on your own luxuries while there are people around you wanting the necessaries of life.
Animal WelfareCompassionCultural ValuesHappinessKindness The happiest people I know as a nation are the Burmese; their brightness and cheeriness are proverbial. Kindness to animals is one of their greatest 'weaknesses'; no Burmese will kill an animal, even if it is to put it out of pain.
CourageHeritageHistoryLeadershipPatron Saint All Scouts should know about St. George. St. George is the Patron Saint of England; he is also the Patron Saint of cavalry in all countries, and therefore Patron Saint of Scouts.
DiscoveryPerceptionPracticeReligionValues To the man who reads 'Scouting for Boys' superficially, there is a disappointing lack of religion in the book. But to him who tries it in practice, the basic religion underlying it soon becomes apparent.
FaithIntegrityKindnessMoralityService In assisting his 'neighbour' every day to the best of his ability, and keeping truth, honesty, and kindness perpetually before him, the Boy Scout, with as little formality as possible, is pleasing God.