Why Do Inspirational Quotes Motivate Us

So why do inspirational quotes motivate us?

According to FastCompany.com, the appeal seems to lie in a combination of:

• good writing (or wordsmithing*)
  
• a touch of motivational psychology and
• a dash of coaching.
  

I know not everyone likes quotes. But I also know that a large number of people do.

Do you have a special quote that resonates with you?

* The act of shaping words (Wortschmieden!)