It’s one thing to read a quote, another to wear it around and live by it…check out these tattoos that remind you a daily mantra….would you ever get a tattoo of a quote?
If so, what quote would you choose?
Honestly, would you ever get this kind of quote in this location? (above)…
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“our love will never end” not meaning boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife love but love for everything and everyone… past present and future!
I got “you will always have my heart” with light shining from behind a heart, with an army chain that has my husband’s name who passed away in 2010. We were both military and i love it. It sounds like a lot but to see it is to love it, it all blends together beautifully.
“I wanted to get a tattoo but couldn’t think of anything so i got a quote”.
I have “Tueri Nostri Angelus in Caelo” which means ‘protect my angel in heaven’ in Latin- for my Nan who passed away last year. She was my best friend and hero! This is part of a black and grey sleeve consisting of a fallen angel, cherubs and doves flying in heaven between the clouds. A common theme nowadays with sleeves but nevertheless, it is done brilliantly and I love remembering the amazing person that she was everytime I look at it. I also have ‘Justice’ in old english font on the back of my neck which has a double meaning. It is my surname and also a word I live by. My next tat will be on my ribcage with a quote I wrote and read at my Nans funeral ‘Without you, i’ll survive because you have taught me, that knowledge is power and the world is a library. We’re supposed to sit quietly, leaving the glory to celebrities- influenced by society, to show no variety or say anything detrimental that might excite me or inspire me. You Enlightend me’
I plan on getting two quote tatts.
One on my left foot that says “It Goes On” From my favorite Robert Frost quote, “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on”
And on my right foot I plan on getting “Hope is the thing with feathers” From the first verse of my favorite Emily Dickinson poem, “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all”
And I don’t know is it counts as a quote tatt but I also plan on getting “Daddy’s Girl” tattooed on the inside of my wrist.
My daughter, for Mothers Day last year, brought me to a tattoo parlor and told the artist what to put on my ankle
“as is the Mother so is her Daughter”. She got the same one! It was a very special Mothers Day gift indeed <3
I have “keep the faith” on my back.
If I DID get a tattoo, which I won’t, and if it were of a quote, I would put on the back of my hand so that I can always see it. The quote? umm… probably “Throw your burden on ” with little music notes for accents. IF!!!
Across my ribs on my right side I have “To the stars through difficulties.”
Love it. Kansas motto
I have “Never Panic, Just Pray.” under my right breast on my ribs.
i have my zodiac sign on the back of my neck, i am a gemini!!
I have “Everything I am and ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother” tattooed on my ribs. My mother is my angel.
I have “A Thousand Years In Perfect Symmetry” wrapped around my left forearm
I want to get “Not all who wander are lost” either following my bottom rib or down my side…
I have the begining line and that one on my foot, it looks great
i have ‘ to infinity and beyond’ on my upper right arm
My only fear is that the person doing the tattoo will make a typo.
Have a stencil made first. Then you can confirm the spelling.
i have a yin and yang on my wrist
i have “the journey is the reward” on my outer forearm
I have “My hopes remain unbroken” with two butterflies.
I have Finche c’e vita c’e speranza on the back of my neck. It means where there’s life there’s hope in Italian. It’s the only quote tattoo I’ve ever even considered getting, and I got it for my grandpa.
“where there’s a will, there’s a way” in latin vertically on my hip
I really want “fear nothing” in latin but can’t find a reliable translation…
According to my translation APP… Fear Nothing in Latin is literally translated as Timore Nihil
hakuna matata on my foot
I have “forgive us oh life the sin of Death” on my back in between my shoulder blades.
it’s ee cummings
I have “If music be the food of love, play on”
It’s a Shakespeare quote (:
i have “rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons” with an autumn leaf right shoulder back
life means everything so dont always play by the rules and go with your heart autmn is my fave season
“once you know you can never go back” (a lyric from the rhcp song “otherside”) on my arm…has a deep meaning to me
“nothing gold can stay” (robert frost) on my arm with the virgo symbol in the middle…also has a deep meaning to me
“Respect All
Fear None”
on my ribcage
I have “No Lies Just Love” on my foot
i have “may heaven accept you” on my side
I have ‘this too shall pass’ on my right ribs.
I have “Relentless” on my rib cage and plan to add ” Bear and Endure: This sorrow will one day prove to be for your good” underneath it. I also have “C’est La Vie” at the top of my back.
I want to get “To live would be an awfully big adventure” on my ribs
I want “Be who you are and be that well”
have no clue where to get it though
i have “money over bitches” on my lower abs “tyga”
I actually have two quote tattoos.
“One day, Someday”
and
“So many things are possible, just as long as you don’t know they’re impossible.”
I love them.
I have a giant back piece of a Tyrannosaurus ejaculating molten lava onto Reese Witherspoon’s face while simultaneously playing electric guitar. The words “Who Wants to Fuck?” are beautifully arced across my shoulders. Cool, right??
P.S. The one with lyrics from Closing Time is just too goddamn much. Really?
“running from my past, I’m praying feet don’t fail me now.”
“There are no impossible dreams”
Both on me now and I want to get “dance in the rain” in another language somewhere but I can’t decide between french or Spanish. I think it would be neat to get it in spanish while I am stationed in South American for the peace corp.
I have “Love the art in yourself” from Konstantin Stanislavsky on my left wrist.
I want “This Too Shall Pass” but I haven’t decided where I want it yet.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Mlk jr. On my ribs.
I have “Never Rest, ’til your good is better, and your better is best” on my forearm.
i would get ” there will come a time you’lll see, with no more tears. and love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears. get over your hill and see what you find there, with grace in your heart and flowers in your hair” on my shoulder blade. “love it will not betray you, dismay you or enslave you, it will set you free” on my ribs and “awake my soul” on the back of my neck and “i’ll find strengh in pain” on the back of my neck or inner upper arm. all from mumford and sons!
i have “Live the life only you were meant to.” on my shoulder blade, “if it makes you happy it cant be that bad.” on my left ribs, and “regret nothing” on my right ribs
i have “love sees not with the eyes but with the mind” between my shoulder blades. -Shakespeare
I have “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” from Hamlet just under my shoulder blade
I have “Money can’t buy life” down my forearm.
I would have: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter, don’t mind.” on my inner wrist. Good ole Dr Seuss
I have “Courage. Serenity. Wisdom” on my lower, left back. And, “Be strong and take heart all you who hope” on my right side ribcage.
i have, “All good things are wild and free”
I have ” All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream” by edgar allen poe on my right wrist.. words I do live by!
i have k-m=bs which breaks down into knowledge without mileage equals bullshit its a Henry Rollins quote
henry is amazing
I have one on my upper arm that says “It comes down to a simple choice, get busy living or get busy dying.”
I have “life’s a journey, not a destination” across myibs on the right side. Awesome aerosmith lyrics and words to live by.
huh.. i favor the tree.
hahahaha these are hella gay as fuck.
Lol
“hella gay” — unfortunately, you are the only gay thing on this website.
i have one that says “nothing loved is ever lost” that i got after my best friend died
very true lynnzee…awesome tattoo for an awesome friend like you…
I wanted to get that tattooed on me as well., where is yours becausse I can’t think of a good place to put it
i’m getting “turn your wounds into wisdom” across my chest. definitely words to live by, they’ve helped me get out of a few tough spots.
“morituri non cognant” those who are about to die, don’t know. you never know when you will leave this world. so live every day like it’s your last. and look over your shoulder for those who will try to make it that way.
I have viking runes tattooed on both my forearms and one on the back of my neck. Each rune stands for an idea or concept that i live by. On my left arm are the runes for Love, Friendship, Ambition; my right arm has Strength, Victory, Protection; on my neck is the rune for Warrior.
I have a tattoo from a Walt Whitman poem on my side. It says “None have done justice to you–you have not done justice to yourself. None but have found you imperfect–I only find no imperfection in you.” It’s in his handwriting, from his journals. Except for the “I” in the last line, which is in my own handwriting.
I have “”faith” on my right wrist, and it is nice to see when I’m going through hard times.
I have one that says Live Laugh Love another that says dream on the says believe one that says no regrets one that says ill go wherever the wind takes me with a feather by it a turtle that symbolizes awkwardness lol and a “tree of life”… my tree of life, with a sunset in the middle of the night…to represent irony. tattoos like that are sweet as long as they mean something to you personally.
Trailer Trash
And you’re rude!
I have on my left inner forearm the word Namaste and I love it
The only thing close to a quote tattoo I’ve planned to get so far is a simple one that says “Dad, I love you” on my back or something. Not so sure as to where I’m getting it, but hopefully I’ll figure out soon.
This is cool. thanks for sharing
i like these, i might get one
I have “While I breathe … I hope” tattooed across both my wrists. The artist messed up the lettering and I had it covered, not out of regret but dissatisfaction. I plan on moving the sentence elsewhere. Keeping something so simple in mind can get you through so much
I have the words ‘Whatever is done for love occurs beyond good and evil.’ on my left side. I intend to get another on my right forearm.
I have one on my forearm that says “love like crazy, revel in the chaos” . I live by it.
I have “always family” in italian- actually a lot of my family does! but we all have so it is unique to us- for example mine is above a peace sign, my sister has it weaved in with her christian fish symbol, my cousin is getting it above the family crest, and there are even more. it’s great and we all love it.
I was never a huge “fan” of tattoos,but as the years went by,at the age of 18, I experienced a little problem,and fell into temptation,that led me to try a drug I never should have messed with.
Every stupidity has it’s own consequence,and unfortunately,it almost took my life.
that morning while i was in the emergency room,the only person i kept asking for,was my 5 month old niece. The doctor’s would not allow me to even see her because they said I should feel ashamed of what i had done. they gave me a lecture of what my niece would think of me if she understood what was going on.
that was the moment I realized that only my niece would be my hero,so I got her name tattooed on my right wrist,so before i ever did anything stupid,i would look at my wrist & remember who has made me stronger<3
now at age 21,I have experienced the "real" meaning of love with my significant other. so i got a locket tattooed on my left wrist. and even though we are now broken up for good,she will always have the key to my heart. i know this for a fact.
& now that i know how crazy love can be,and the things that love can make you do,from being happy/sad/mad/beautiful/amazing/unstable,willing-full,etc…we know "love is crazy"(in french) "L'amour est fou" is what i have tattoed on my left top shoulder. and right underneath it,i have my mother's birth flower (Gladiola) in color,…my mother is my best friend,my everything.
and therefore,i became a fan of tattoo's because you can write your own little stories,and ALWAYS remember them,and sometimes,you might not always wanna explain your personal stories,but as long as you know their meanings,all that matters is what you love.
I have “Amor est vitae essentia” (love is the essence of life) tattooed on my foot and i love it. I’m considering getting another quote (“Life is divine chaos. Embrace it”) tattooed on my other foot. I think if you truly believe it, then having it tattooed is just fine.
That’s so cool! I was wanting a tattoo too and had looked at quotes and decided on the same one you have on your foot. I’m getting mine on my back written around a rose.
I have three separate quotes tattooed. Many hold significance for me as I’m a U.S. Marine and remind me what I fight for.
1. Carpe Diem
2. For your tomorrows we give our todays.
3. A portion of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech “It’s not the Critic Who Counts.”
i love quote tattos and i have one. the inside of my right bicep says ‘i never met you, but i know i love you’
my husband and i had been trying to get pregnant for a while and it finally happened, unfortunately that pregnancy ended in miscarriage.
a quote does not have to be 100% your own creation to have special meaning for one person.
that is beautiful. i hope you and your husband get what your looking for
I think unless you have come up with the quote yourself then it’s a little unoriginal to get it tattooed on to you. I have a small tattoo and always regretted not coming up with it myself. After a year or 2 it was just someone else’s words on my back.
I have 2 tattoo’s currently, getting more. The quote one I have says “live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory” in two lines on my back. It’s an old Faron Young country song, and it took on a whole new meaning when 2 close friends passed away in a car accident and another committed suicide with in a year.
the first foot tattoo, the one that says “life is not to fear, life is to enjoy” is a lyric quote from my favorite band, Third Eye Blind. following them and their music is a big part of my life, and many who feel the same have their lyrics or symbols tattooed on them. If I were to get a quote tattoo, it would be those words exactly. however, I plan on getting a different Third Eye Blind reference, they have a song called Tattoo Of The Sun, and I plan on getting my own tattoo of the sun on my stomach
the first foot picture, the one that says “life is not to fear, life is to enjoy” is a lyric quote from my all time favorite band, Third Eye Blind. Following them is a big part of my life and a lot of people are like me in that way, if I ever got a tattoo with words, it would be those lyrics exactly. Though I plan on getting another Third Eye Blind reference instead. They have a song called Tattoo Of The Sun, and I want to get my own tattoo of the sun on my stomach
Hi!
Stumbled upon this website (: I have two tattoos at the moment, but I will have at least 8 more before next summer. I have had all of mine planned out for over a year now.
The one on my collarbone is from Song of Solomon 6:3 and it reads, “I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine.” Double meaning. For now, it is simply about God, but once my fiance and I are married, it will be about my relationship with the man God has created for me, as well.
The other tattoo I have is an owl that I drew myself. A friend of mine and I got matching ones, but our shading is a bit different. Owls symbolize prophecy, which is why I’ve always wanted one on me. (:
I personally love tattoos, and I believe that I am using them to further God’s kingdom. In the ministry He has called me to, if you are not at least a bit tattooed and you don’t have gauges, the kids won’t even give you the time of day. When anyone asks me about my tattoos, it is an opportunity for me to share the Gospel with them. Tattoos are great conversation starters. (:
I love the tree tattoo … I think I’d like one
i have “no one can harm me with my permission”, its on the side of my right leg… nothing more and nothing less… they are the most powerful words ive ever heard, and ill live by them forever.
I hope that’s a typing mistake. The original quote is as follows: Nothing can harm me WITHOUT my permission.
I already have two tattoos and I’m getting another one shortly. I love quote tattoos and that’s what my next tattoo will be, a quote from my dad, “there is always the possibility of one more last game.” This refers to baseball (we’re both big fans) and the fact that he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer a couple years ago with an initial prognosis of 3 – 6 months. Yep, he’s my hero.
I have “tis grace has brought be safe thus far and grace will lead me home” underneath birds flying away from clouds over a sunset, I got it for my Great Grandma, and its something I will never regret getting. Tattoos have to be a personal choice.
I have praying hands with the quote “Everything happens for a reason.” in italian underneath it.
i love it. I love the “She flies with her own wings” and the one about the risk of remaining a tight bug was worse than the risk it took to blossom or something.
I have “live.laugh.love.” on my back towards my left shoulder. I also have “hope” on the inside of my right wrist. I love them both and will never regret them because they are the words that I live my life by.
Hi! Stumbled onto your blog. Just wanted to say that I, too, have a tattoo of a quote. I have Stand for Something on the outside of my right foot. It’s my handwriting as well.
Cheers!
I’ll never understand the appeal for tattoos.
I think you would understand more if you discovered one that fits you so perfectly, you don’t know why it isn’t already on your skin. I never used to be a huge fan of tattoos, but I found one I wanted and now I love them.
I love the last one! Such a good song! And “She flies on her own wings” is the Oregon motto. Yes! <3
I have ‘hakunamatata’ around my wrist and i love it
If I’d get one, it’d be “We are not the tools of the government or anyone else. Fighting was the only thing I was good at, but at least I always fought for what I believed in.”
My friend has “as the years passed he fell into despair and lost all hope For who could ever learn to Love a beast”
I have “Choose to be happy” on my foot…I love it!
I have “Live the life you love, love the life you live”
I have one that says “Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better. But because I knew you, I have been changed for good.” From the song “For Good” from the Broadway show “Wicked.”
I love quote tattoos. I plan on getting the quote of Harry Potter”s Hogwarts motto in latin,
“Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus” which means “Never tickle a sleeping dragon”. My daughter & I have shared together all Harry Potter & want to share that bond.
I want to get “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” tattooed to my shoulder one day.
I just got a tattoo with a quote. It’s the last 2 lines of the invictus poem
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul”
You just gave me an idea for a tattoo. Can’t believe I’ve forgotten about Invictus.
I have “And those seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn’t hear the music.” And I love my quote <3
Wow, love the quotes. Not sure I would want one on me permanently.
I am getting “what doesn’t kill me will only make me stronger” on my back
“What is essential is invisible to the eye”
i have the first tattoo in the very same spot. its the most painful spot to get 63 words… it was worth it and i would never change where i got it.
I want to get a tatto with the lyrics, “I’m thinking of what Sarah said that love is watching someone die.” It’s a powerful quote and very meaningful to me. My mother’s name was Sara and my sisters and I had to watch her die this past Christmas. It really shows you who you truly love.
I do think there is some kind of philosophy behind this, Those lines have huge significant…now, I don’t really know if the part where they coose to tatoo it has something to do. It’s art anyway.
Angelina Joeline has those doesn’t she? No, I’ll read them & admire them from afar & in a book that’s about it.
Some of those are pretty cool, not sure if I would get one though!
Mine says “without trust there is no love” and I’m getting “not all those who wander are lost” next. As long as it’s something meaningful to you, I think it’s ok
Some of those just seem a bit overdone to me. I have thought about doing song lyrics in memory of loved ones lost but ultimately, writing is a tough call in the tattoo world. I have a friend that got an quote and well, it got screwed up….
UGG. Can you imagine having the wrong words? What happened to her?
I can’t remember what the exacts were of the tattoo (that probably says something of it in it’s own) but she’s kept it in error, she thinks it’s funny.
I actually really like the one that says “Be the change you want to see in the world” and the “Be the change” below it. Those are nice!
Love these tats!