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25 Quotes That Will Motivate, Encourage & Inspire You Going into 2023 As the year comes to a close, we rounded up the most shared words of wisdom from social media. Here are the top 25.

By Madeline Garfinkle Edited by Jessica Thomas

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2022 was a year of ups and downs — from an economic rebound after the pandemic to skyrocketing inflation, entrepreneurs' resilience has been put to the test. When times are uncertain, turning to others who have faced similar obstacles and come out on the other side stronger than ever can be helpful.

As the year comes to a close, we tallied up the most popular quotes we shared on social media to offer an extra boost of strength and wisdom as we head into the New Year. From Mark Zuckerberg to Estee Lauder, these entrepreneurs know how to push onward toward the next chapter with confidence and intention.

1. Mark Zuckerberg

2. Dolly Parton

3. Richard Branson

4. Peter Drucker

5. Adam Osborne

6. Jim Carrey

7. Mark Twain

8. Mark Twain

9. Herman Melville

10. Adam Osborne

11. Jack Ma

12. Ali Webb

13. Steve Jobs

14. Ginni Rometty

15. Henry David Thoreau

16. Thomas Watson, Sr.

17. Oprah Winfrey

18. Bill Gates

19. Michael Jordan

20. Steve Jobs

21. Jeff Bezos

22. Richard Branson

23. Oprah Winfrey

24. Gary Vaynerchuk

25. Estee Lauder

Madeline Garfinkle

News Writer

Madeline Garfinkle is a News Writer at Entrepreneur.com. She is a graduate from Syracuse University, and received an MFA from Columbia University. 

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