When it’s hard to find the motivation to get through that last essay paragraph or review chemical compounds for another hour, inspirational quotes can be the perfect tool for getting focused, pushing through a difficult assignment or situation, setting new goals, and staying both positive and confident. There’s real power in words: they can offer wisdom and coaching in truly meaningful ways. And there’s a quote out there for whatever you’re going through—be it a shift in academic study, the most painstaking report in the history of academia, or a fight with your bestie. So when you need a boost, look online, turn to a favorite book, or even skim through a magazine for any quote that strikes a chord. You can also ask your friends or classmates if there are any quotes that have encouraged or uplifted them in the past. Write the quotes down in a little book, plaster them all over your dorm room walls, or save them in a Word document on your laptop to reread whenever you need inspiration.