Raising Kids Big Kids Education Back to School 18 Back-to-School Quotes to Get Kids Excited for Class Get your student ready for a new school year with these inspirational words of wisdom. We rounded up funny back-to-school quotes to make them laugh, motivational back-to-school quotes to encourage academic greatness, and everything in between. Printed out, these quotes can also double as fun lunch box notes or locker art. Great for year-round motivation. By Nicole Harris Updated on June 6, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Shutterstock 01 of 18 Conan O'Brien Julia Bohan "Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen." 02 of 18 Nelson Mandela Julia Bohan "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." 03 of 18 Dr. Seuss Julia Bohan "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." 04 of 18 Audrey Hepburn Julia Bohan "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" 05 of 18 Malcolm X Julia Bohan "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." 06 of 18 Jenny Han Julia Bohan "I've always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings." 07 of 18 Helen Keller Julia Bohan "A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers." 08 of 18 Dana Stewart Scott Julia Bohan "Learn as much as you can while you are young, since life becomes too busy later." 09 of 18 Denise Witmer Julia Bohan "A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen." 10 of 18 Eleanor Roosevelt Julia Bohan "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." 11 of 18 Anthony J. D'Angelo Julia Bohan "Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow." 12 of 18 Oscar Wilde Julia Bohan "You can never be overdressed or overeducated." 13 of 18 Steve Martin Julia Bohan "Be so good they can't ignore you." 14 of 18 Art Williams Julia Bohan "I'm not telling you it's going to be easy—I'm telling you it's going to be worth it." 15 of 18 Anonymous Julia Bohan "School is a lot like toilet paper. You only miss it when it's gone." 16 of 18 Ray LeBlond Julia Bohan "You learn something everyday if you pay attention." 17 of 18 Oprah Winfrey Julia Bohan "Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom." 18 of 18 Malala Yousafzai Julia Bohan "One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit