43 Quotes about Energy: Inspiration to Live an Electrified Life

Somedays, we wake up feeling energetic, while we can barely get out of bed on others. We spend time with one group of people and leave feeling drained while another invigorates us. Why does our energy ebb and flow in these ways? Let the following 43 quotes guide you.

Different perspectives come to mind when we think of 'energy.' Some of us may view it in a scientific sense, others in a spiritual way, others more mechanical and environmental, and in some cases, we mix them up. For example, some claim that science proves that the entire cosmos comprises a type of spiritual energy.

This type of spiritual talk has bled into our culture, too, with many referring to energy as "vibes." They speak about the negative and positive vibes or the power of positive energy that they claim we can put out into the universe to attract our ideal lives.

Use a tiny bit of your energy to read about this topic with the following 43 quotes.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s quote: "We are all connected; To each other biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically." | Image: AmoDays

Energy Quotes on Philosophy, Spirituality, Science

"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration." ― Nikola Tesla

"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." ― Aristotle

"We are all connected; To each other biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically." ― Neil DeGrasse Tyson

"Energy is liberated matter; matter is energy waiting to happen." ― Bill Bryson

Quotes on the Energy You Let into Your Life

"Make it a point to be around those with positive energy—people who want what's best for you, people who understand your goals and priorities." — Rebecca Lobo

Tsang Lindsay’s quote: "A walk to a nearby park may give you more energy and inspiration in life than spending two hours in front of a screen." | Image: AmoDays

"When you're surrounded by a world of constant lies, manipulation, and deceit, that dark energy is bound to seep into you eventually." — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

"A walk to a nearby park may give you more energy and inspiration in life than spending two hours in front of a screen." — Tsang Lindsay

"Surrounding yourself with the right, positive energy is the key to success. Strive to spend time with people who empower you and motivate you to reach bigger and bigger goals." — Martin Meadows

Rebecca Lobo’s quote: "Make it a point to be around those with positive energy—people who want what's best for you, people who understand your goals and priorities." | Image: AmoDays

"If anyone tries to bully you, don't let them. Take the positive energy from a ball of rainbow power and just, like, shove it." — Ariana Grande

"The travel, the amazing work I have had the chance to do, the meetings with different people are all very inspiring and give me lots of positive energy." — Saskia de Brauw

Quotes on the Energy You Put into the World

"You can have everything you want if you can put your heart and soul into everything you do." ― Roy T. Bennett

"It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan." ― Eleanor Roosevelt

"If you saturate your mind with positive thoughts, it will sustain you in any situation." — Lailah Gifty Akita

Steve Backley’s quote: “If you have positive energy, you will always attract positive outcomes." | Image: AmoDays

"If you took one-tenth the energy you put into complaining and applied it to solving the problem, you'd be surprised by how well things can work out... Complaining does not work as a strategy. We all have finite time and energy. Any time we spend whining is unlikely to help us achieve our goals. And it won't make us happier." ― Randy Pausch

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." — Oprah Winfrey

"When we dislike someone or feel threatened by someone, the natural tendency is to focus on something we dislike about the person, something that irritates us. Unfortunately, when we do this—instead of seeing the deeper beauty of the person and giving them energy—we take energy away and actually do them harm. All they know is that they suddenly feel less beautiful and less confident, and it is because we sapped their energy." ― James Redfield

"If you have positive energy, you will always attract positive outcomes." — Steve Backley

Oprah Winfrey’s quote: "Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." | Image: AmoDays

"Anything that's not positive, I don't have the energy to focus on it. Anything that's not going in the right direction, I don't have the time or the energy." — DMX

"Rage — whether in reaction to social injustice, or to our leaders' insanity, or to those who threaten or harm us — is a powerful energy that, with diligent practice, can be transformed into fierce compassion." ― Bonnie Myotai Treace

"Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy." — Sai Baba

"Positive energy and attitude is sexy to me." — Mya

Quotes on Energy and Determination

"Determination is a treasure of positive energy and secret of success." — Kishore Bansal

Benjamin Franklin’s quote: "Energy and persistence conquer all things." | Image: AmoDays

"You've done it before, and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination." ― Ralph Marston

"The struggles we endure today will be the 'good old days we laugh about tomorrow." ― Aaron Lauritsen

"Energy and persistence conquer all things." — Benjamin Franklin

Gratitude and Prayer Quotes

"Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls." ― Mother Teresa

"Gratitude turns negative energy into positive energy. There is no situation or circumstance so small or large that it is not susceptible to gratitude's power." — Melody Beattie

Melody Beattie’s quote: ”Gratitude helps us stop trying to control outcomes. It is the key that unlocks positive energy in our life. It is the alchemy that turns problems into blessings, and the unexpected into gifts." | Image: AmoDays

"Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them." — Mahalia Jackson

"Gratitude helps us stop trying to control outcomes. It is the key that unlocks positive energy in our life. It is the alchemy that turns problems into blessings, and the unexpected into gifts." — Melody Beattie

"Appreciating, or at least accepting where you are right now, is what gives you the energy and motivation to move forward." — Simon Foster

"[Gratitude] alters your vibration, moving you from negative energy to positive." — Oprah Winfrey

Energy and the Environment Quotes

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s quote: "The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy." | Image: AmoDays

"Once you got a solar panel on a roof, energy is free. Once we convert our entire electricity grid to green and renewable energy, cost of living goes down" — Elizabeth May

"If you don't have sustainable energy, you have unsustainable energy. The fundamental value of a company like Tesla is the degree to which it accelerates the advent of sustainable energy faster than it would otherwise occur." — Elon Musk

"Nuclear energy, in terms of an overall safety record, is better than other energy." — Bill Gates

"The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy." — Arnold Schwarzenegger

Energy and Creativity Quotes

Karl Lagerfeld‘s quote: "People who do a job that claims to be creative have to be alone to recharge their batteries. You can't live 24 hours a day in the spotlight and remain creative. For people like me, solitude is a victory." | Image: AmoDays

"In a live performance, it's a collaboration with the audience; you ride the ebb and flow of the crowd's energy. On television, you don't have that." ― Jon Batiste

"Absurdity and anti—absurdity are the two poles of creative energy." ― Karl Lagerfeld

"People who do a job that claims to be creative have to be alone to recharge their batteries. You can't live 24 hours a day in the spotlight and remain creative. For people like me, solitude is a victory." ― Karl Lagerfeld

Endless Energy Quotes

"I mean, if the relationship can't survive the long term, why on earth would it be worth my time and energy for the short term?" ― Nicholas Sparks

"I always have a positive reaction to Times Square―you've got so many people passing through here, so many cultures, and so many people merging into the central community of New York City. This is the hub of America." ― Dhani Jones

Brené Brown’s quote: "I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." | Image: AmoDays

"We all have a dark side. Most of us go through life avoiding direct confrontation with that aspect of ourselves, which I call the shadow self. There's a reason why. It carries a great deal of energy." ― Lorraine Toussaint

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." — Buddha

"Establishing a good morning routine will give you the energy, patience, and focus that you need to cope with the major changes going on in your life." — Samantha Westwood

"When love first happens, the individuals are giving each other energy unconsciously, and both people feel buoyant and elated. That's the incredible high we call being 'in love.' Unfortunately, once they expect this feeling to come from another person, they cut themselves off from the energy in the universe and begin to rely even more on the energy from each other―only now, there doesn't seem to be enough, and so they stop giving each other energy and fall back into their dramas in an attempt to control each other and force the other's energy their way." ― James Redfield

"I am somewhat exhausted; I wonder how a battery feels when it pours electricity into a non-conductor?" ― Arthur Conan Doyle

Nicholas Sparks’ quote: "I mean, if the relationship can't survive the long term, why on earth would it be worth my time and energy for the short term?" | Image: AmoDays

"Don't mistake activity with achievement." ― John Wooden

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." ― John Muir

"I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." ― Brené Brown

Sai Baba’s quote: "Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy." | Image: AmoDays

As one can see, energy is a massive topic which leads to more questions. What has been your experience with positive and negative energy, and do you believe that gratitude and prayer can give you more zest and beautify your everyday life?

There are many questions, but sometimes we can't figure them out intellectually. Instead, we need to practically experiment. To find out if positive energy works, use the following article as a jumping-off point: 108 good morning quotes to start your day on a high note.