Did you know that the last day of November marks the birthday of not one, but two incredibly inspirational visionaries? Both Mark Twain and Winston Churchill share the same birthday, November 30, though they were born nearly 40 years apart.

These two men, from different countries, lifestyles and upbringing, often came to very similar conclusions about life. Both espoused a philosophy of courage, independence and action that is still relevant today.

We’ve collected our favorite sayings from both the legendary author and the former Prime Minister. No doubt their timeless  words of wisdom will motivate you to take charge of your upcoming challenges!

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why. (Tweet this!)

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. (Tweet this!)

Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is. (Tweet this!)

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. (Tweet this!)

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. (Tweet this!)

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. (Tweet this!)

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. (Tweet this!)

The best way to stay consistent is to change with the circumstances. (Tweet this!)

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