From Messi to Musk: 20 of the most memorable phrases of 2023

Important events, trends and topics do not go unnoticed by Influencers and media personalities. Popular personalities not only create new trends and influence opinions, but also sometimes broadcast the changing reality. Sometimes for selfish purposes – to attract even more attention and boost coverage.

In their scathing and funny phrases, you can find reactions to high-profile news events, popular trends and simply attempts to somehow make sense of the current situation.

If you follow the statements of significant personalities – athletes, artists, movie characters – you can understand what attracted the audience in 2023. Sometimes it was random, unremarkable phrases, which unexpectedly for the creators swirled in the network. But there are also quite deliberate, thoughtful reactions to what’s going on.

Catch a selection of the best phrases that brightened, motivated, educated and energized us with positivity in 2023.

About success and happiness

In 2023, the entrepreneur Ilon Musk continued to epathetize the public. There are indeed important insights to be gleaned from his statements. Ilon Musk is the same coach and business mentor, who by his example shows how you can and should earn billions.

Quotes by Ilon Musk

Ilon Musk

I think it’s important to have a feedback loop where you’re constantly thinking about what you did and how you could have done it better.

When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.

People should do things they are passionate about. It will make them happier than anything else.

About self-disclosure

Fans of movies and cute dolls in pink have been waiting for the release of the movie Barbie on the big screens. Despite the stated light theme, in it the creators raised actual problems of women’s rights and self-determination. The statements of the movie’s characters, played by Margot Robin and Ryan Gosling, may well be included in the list of important quotes of the year.

Still from the movie “Barbie”/WB

Barbie:

I don’t want to be an idea, I want to make them up!

But why is she so sad? After all, we’ve made sure all the women in the world are confident and happy.

Ken:

I am a liberated person, I know that crying is not a weakness!

I was taught to stand confidently here!

About inspiration

Popular artists are also the main agents of fashion trends and a new approach to rethinking reality. In addition to stage activities, they actively broadcast their personal lives and opinions in social networks. On the pages and in numerous interviews you can see their inspirational quotes.

For example, often such messages were shared by the American singer Ariana Grande, who attracted attention with her official divorce in 2023.

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande Quotes

Never give up on what you love.

Never stop believing in something and don’t listen to those who say otherwise.

Life is beautiful. Appreciate every moment, even if you are stressed, in pain or whatever.

About sports and life

In 2023, the most discussed athlete in social networks, and in the press became the Argentine footballer, winner of the “Golden Ball” Lionel Messi. Everyone was interested in his family, transition to a new club, fees. But the footballer always said in interviews that ambitions and titles are not important to him, he wants to remain a simple, unassuming person.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi Quotes

I worry more about being a good person than being the best player in the world.

Money allows me to live a better life, but it’s not what inspires me. I live to play soccer, not for economic gain.

You have to fight to realize your dreams. You have to work hard and sacrifice something for it.

About children

Pop diva Rihanna also made a splash at the beginning of the year. She opened her performance at the National Football League’s Super Bowl final game in a red, tight-fitting suit that showed off her second pregnancy. Already in August, the singer became a mom twice. The most memorable phrases in 2023 were her statements, of course, about motherhood.

Rihanna

Rihanna quotes

I’m sure my children will be able to teach me a lot more than I can teach them. And I will support them in that.

I thought I was a pretty patient person. But as it turns out, I still have a lot to learn.

About motivation

Famous American designer and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg presented a bright colorful collection of dresses at New York Fashion Week in spring 2023. The show struck the audience with its warmth and tenderness.

The fashion designer has always been characterized by her cheerfulness and positive attitude to the world. Diana achieved fame thanks to diligence and hard work. Therefore, each of her phrases can serve as an example that all the difficulties in life can be overcome.

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg Quotes

Passion and perseverance is what matters. Dreams are achievable, you can make your fantasies a reality, but there are no shortcuts. Nothing gets accomplished without hard work.

The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. If you have one. Any others are just an add-on, but not necessary.

About leadership

For several years in a row, the topic of pumping leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate your “soft skills” has not lost its relevance. The direction was in demand in 2023 as well. Many people learn to convey thoughts correctly, to persuade and prove their ideas from the point of view of logic.

But it is important to find professionals in this case, so as not to come across the mentors-pushers. World-renowned speaker, coach, writer, lecturer John Maxwell – a model of the classic school of business mentors, who helped more than one generation of entrepreneurs to become more confident and increase income.

In 2023, he released another book “Change of Leaders: 11 major changes that every leader should accept”. The main purpose of the publication is to tell you about the opportunities that will help you adapt in an ever-changing modern world. There is much to learn there, as well as in his other books, which have sold millions of copies around the world.

John Maxwell

John Maxwell Quotes

The only person you should be comparing yourself to is yourself. Your mission is to become better today than you were yesterday. Do this by focusing on today’s opportunities to become better and grow tomorrow.

Motivation helps you move forward and discipline helps you grow.

Dreams don’t work if you don’t work!

This is what 2023 was like in the sayings of famous people. Quotes and motivational phrases helped to work on yourself, improve yourself and look at your problems from the outside to become better.