9 Inspirational Quotes About Walking

From time to time, you may need a little pick-me-up. Words of encouragement to help you get over an obstacle you might be facing, or even just to lift your mood. Or perhaps to give you the motivation to keep moving toward your fitness goals—like a regular walking practice.

If you’re looking for some inspiration and motivation to help propel you forward, keep your body moving, and embrace the full mental and physical benefits of taking a walk, look no further. Here you’ll find nine of our favorite quotes all about the value of walking.

“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”
— Henry David Thoreau
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
— John Muir
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
— Lao Tzu
“Walking is a man’s best medicine.”
— Hippocrates
“All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.”
— Friedrich Nietzsche
“If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.”
— Raymond Inmon
“After a day’s walk, everything has twice its usual value.”
— G.M. Trevelyan
“Walking is the ultimate travel adventure. You never know where your feet will take you.”
— Richard A. Schmidt
“Walking is the rhythm of life.”
— Gary Snyder

Happy walking!