Jonno White
- Feb 21
- 67 min read

500 Inspirational Quotes On Boundaries (2023)

1. “Setting boundaries is your responsibility. People will continue to do what you allow. You get to decide what is and what isn’t allowed in your life.”

2. “The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?”

3. “If there are people in your life that you feel are using you, you need to reset the boundaries. Learn to say, “no. ” People only treat us as bad as we allow. ” ― Laura Barrette Shannon

4. “The only people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who were benefiting from you having none.” – Unknown

5. “Before I had my child, I thought I knew all the boundaries of myself, that I understood the limits of my heart. It’s extraordinary to have all those limits thrown out, to realize your love is inexhaustible.” – Uma Thurman

6. “I need to have boundaries so I won’t feel used or mistreated. It’s okay to make people accountable for their actions, choices and behaviors. It doesn’t mean I am uncompassionate or uncaring. Setting boundaries will help me to not become bitter, angry and resentful.”

7. “Lack of boundaries invites lack of respect. ” – Anonymous

8. “Individuals set boundaries to feel safe, respected, and heard.”- Pamela Cummins

9. #18. “You can’t always be nice. That’s how people take advantage of you. Sometimes, you have to set boundaries.” ― Ritu Ghatourey

10. “A boundary is not that at which something stops, but that from which something begins” – Martin Heidegger

11. “Appropriate boundaries don’t control, attack, or hurt anyone. They simply prevent your treasures from being taken at the wrong time. Saying no to adults, who are responsible for getting their own needs met, may cause some discomfort. But it doesn’t cause injury.”

12. Families living in dysfunction seldom have healthy boundaries.

13. Your response must always be expressed in the form of strong, yet empathic, limit-setting boundaries—that is, tough love—not as hatred or violence.

14. “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.”

15. “Sometimes, boundary violations don’t leave us any good choices; we may ultimately realize that the only way to regain safety, self-respect, and well-being is to end a relationship, leave a job, move, or give up something else that’s important to us. ” – Sharon Martin

16. “I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and it doesn’t matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together.” –Julia Roberts

17. “The key to healthy boundaries is communication. ” – Unknown

18. “In my work, I’ve found that moving out of powerlessness, and even despair, requires hope. Hope is not an emotion: It’s a cognitive process - a thought process made up of what researcher C. R. Snyder called the trilogy of ‘goals, pathways, and agency.’ Hope happens when we can set goals, have the tenacity and perseverance to pursue those goals, and believe in our own abilities to act. Snyder also found that hope is learned. When boundaries, consistency, and support are all in place, children learn it from their parents, but even if we didn’t get it as kids, we can still learn hope as adults. It’s just tougher when we’re older because we have to resist and unlearn old habits, like the tendency to give up when things get tough.”

19. “I like geography best, he said, because your mountains & rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.” – Brian Andreas

20. “Everyone can make the wrong decision—in fact, everyone will sometimes make a wrong decision. But no one needs to make a decision which, on its face, falls short of satisfying the boundary conditions.”

21. “It feels great to be connected to people, but having boundaries is so important.” – Selena Gomez

22. I think that's the real loss of innocence: the first time you glimpse the boundaries that will limit your potential.

23. “Take a chance. It’s the best way to test yourself. Have fun and push boundaries.” – Richard Branson

24. “Leave our boundaries alone. Let us solve our problems.”

25. From an early age I didn't buy into the value systems of working hard in a nine-to-five job. I thought creativity, friendship and loyalty and pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable was much more interesting. - Author: Adam Clayton

26. So there's kind of a simultaneous aspect to pushing the boundaries, and being very safe. - Author: Bill Sienkiewicz

27. “Lynching and vigilantism were considered duties, the necessary protection of men who were guarding the sanctity of social boundaries and the “purity” of their lineage. No matter the rationale, these ideas put a virtuous face on centuries of brutal history that actually robbed our aggressors of their moral grounding and made them creative participants in violence.”

28. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too.”― Gina Greenlee

29. “The pressure to be pretty? I set. you know. boundaries and goals for myself. I try not to compare myself to anyone else because I will never be anyone else except myself. So I try and stay true to me. and hopefully. the right projects will come my way.” ~ Elisha Cuthbert

30. “Using the first-person singular pronoun is another great way to set a boundary without escalating into confrontation.”

31. “Love the moment and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries.”- Corita Kent

32. Toxic people make you think you’re holding a grudge, when really you’re holding a boundary

33. Tolerance is nothing more than patience with boundaries.

34. Stop allowing people to disrespect your right to say no and enforce boundaries as a form of self-care...

35. “Individuals set boundaries to feel safe, respected, and heard” – Pamela Cummins

36. “meant to shove love away. Quite the opposite. We set boundaries so we know what to do when we very much want to love those around us really well without losing ourselves in the process. Good boundaries help us preserve the love within us even when some relationships become unsustainable and we must accept the reality of a goodbye.”

37. “How can you expect your children to meet expectation when you set no boundaries?” – Jo Frost, Supernanny

38. “Toxic people come in all forms and don’t know boundaries. They are intrusive in your business and will say anything to hurt you. Set boundaries and get rid of those who cross the line. Boundaries protect your mental health.”

39. “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” – Brene Brow

40. “The first thing you need to learn is that the person who is angry at you for setting boundaries is the one with the problem” ~ Drs. Cloud and Townsend

41. You are like Odysseus, who could go out onto the great sea, lose all his goods and his friends, come to the boundaries of death, and return still himself. - Author: Gillian Bradshaw

42. “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.” - Brené Brown

43. “setting boundaries. Your response must always be expressed in the form of strong, yet empathic, limit-setting boundaries—that is, tough love—not as hatred or violence.”

44. “Create boundaries. Honor your limits. Say no” – Aletheia Luna

45. “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” -Brene Brown

46. “Many of us follow the commandment 'Love One Another.' When it relates to caregiving, we must love one another with boundaries. We must acknowledge that we are included in the 'Love One Another.”

47. While some people may think being a chef only entails making enticing dishes and pushing the culinary boundaries, being a part of the food industry involves much more. - Author: Marcus Samuelsson

48. “Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” — Jimmy Carter

49. Death is the ultimate boundary of human matters.

50. “The only person that has power to put boundaries on your dreams is you.” — Trent Shelton

51. “Art knows no prejudice, art knows no boundaries, art doesn’t really have a judgement in its purest form.” – K.D. Lang

52. “Having healthy boundaries not only requires being able to say “no”, but also being willing and able to enforce that “no” when necessary.” ― Jessica Moore

53. I guess I'm interested in pushing the boundaries of the cello without giving up on the idea of playing the cello, if that makes any sense. I have no real interest in putting the cello through different effects to make it sound like a guitar or other instruments. - Author: Okkyung Lee

54. “It’s not possible to have trust without boundaries. But for most of us, boundaries are a real mystery. ” ― Gina Senarighi

55. Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices.

56. “You are allowed to set boundaries. You are allowed to wave bye-bye to anyone who doesn’t respect them without apology.”

57. The boundaries of your life are merely a creation of the self.

58. Life is like coloring: sometimes it’s okay to go outside the lines. It’s the experience of no boundaries that counts.

59. Set boundaries, and learn to take a punch or punch back, without anger. The guy across the table is not the problem; the situation is.

60. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” ― Brené Brown

61. “Boundaries: If someone throws a fit because you set boundaries, it’s just more evidence the boundary is needed.”

62. “Just as we expect others to value our boundaries, it’s equally important for us to respect the boundaries of others.” — Laurie Buchanan

63. “Healthy boundaries are not walls. They are gates and fences that allow you to enjoy the beauty of your own garden.” – Lydia Hall

64. We fell madly in love, all the while pushing the boundaries of Chloe's sexuality. When a couple have undying trust, anything is possible. - Author: Al Daltrey

65. You only have to be able to evaluate companies within your circle of competence. The size of that circle is not very important; knowing its boundaries, however, is vital.

66. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” — Brené Brown

67. Leaders should know how to set a boundary.

68. “Setting boundaries is a way of caring for myself. It doesn’t make me mean, selfish, or uncaring (just) because I don’t do things your way. I care about me, too.” ~ Christine Morgan

69. “The only people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who were benefiting from you having none.” — Unknown

70. “Toxic people have no concept of boundaries.” — Sarah Regan

71. “How can we expect people to put value on our work when we don't value ourselves enough to set and hold uncomfortable boundaries?”

72. “Love the moment and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries.”

73. “Lynching and vigilantism were considered duties, the necessary protection of men who were guarding the sanctity of social boundaries and the “purity” of their lineage. No matter the rationale, these ideas put a virtuous face on centuries of brutal history that actually robbed our aggressors of their moral grounding and made them creative participants in the violence.”

74. “Just as we expect others to value our boundaries, it’s equally important for us to respect the boundaries of others.”- Laurie Buchanan

75. “What we need is boundaries, not barriers.”

76. “Boundaries were necessary for a successful relationship. Most relationships aborted in the boundary defining stage. Not because people demanded what they needed. But because they didn’t, then got resentful about it.” – Karen Marie Moning

77. “Being a nice person is about courtesy: you’re friendly, polite, agreeable, and accommodating. When people believe they have to be nice in order to give, they fail to set boundaries, rarely say no, and become pushovers, letting others walk all over them.”

78. “With that sense of “enough” comes an embrace of worthiness, boundaries, and engagement. This lay at the core of every strategy illuminated by the research participants for freeing themselves from their armor: I am enough (worthiness versus shame). I’ve had enough (boundaries versus one-uping and comparison). Showing up, taking risks, and letting myself be seen is enough (engagement versus disengagement).”

79. “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to. and when they say yes. they mean it. They’re compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.”

80. Voicing a limit or a boundary is not the same as a demand. It's telling someone what you prefer, where you stand on something.

81. “No boundary or barrier surrounds the heart of a person that loves their self and others.”― Shannon L. Alder

82. Just as we expect others to value our boundaries, it's equally important for us to respect the boundaries of others.

83. “I like geography best, he said, because your mountains & rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.” ― Brian Andreas

84. “You are not too nice. You are just too afraid to say no and honor your boundaries.” — Xavier Dagba

85. “Take a chance. It’s the best way to test yourself. Have fun and push boundaries.” – Richard Branson

86. “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission; if someone has crossed over these boundaries, create healthier ones” — Unknown

87. “Unfortunately, workplace friendships aren’t all flowers and rainbows. In fact, getting too close to people in the workplace can be so precarious that many people make it a point to set boundaries.” – Ken Kupchik

88. “The more severe the dysfunction you experienced growing up, the more difficult boundaries are for you. ”- David W. Earle

89. “Unfortunately, there will be times when your boundaries are violated or disrespected. It’s important to consider how to handle boundary violations, understand the importance of enforcing consequences, and explore how boundary violations impact our relationships. ” – Sharon Martin

90. “An educational strategy to help you maintain your clear boundaries is the JADE technique. JADE is an acronym and it stands for:

91. “Boundaries were necessary for a successful relationship. Most relationships aborted in the boundary defining stage. Not because people demanded what they needed. But because they didn’t, then got resentful about it. ” – Karen Marie Moning

92. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brené Brown

93. “A boundary is not a wall, but a line in the sand that helps you protect yourself. ” – Unknown

94. “Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter, and seeing the value of working on cultivating connection with family and close friends.”

95. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.”

96. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too.” – Gina Greenlee

97. “Healthy boundaries are not walls. They are gates and fences that allow you to enjoy the beauty of your own garden.” — Lydia Hall

98. “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are. Choosing authenticity means cultivating the courage to be imperfect, to set boundaries, and to allow ourselves to be vulnerable; exercising the compassion that comes from knowing that we are all made of strength and struggle; and nurturing the connection and sense of belonging that can only happen when we believe that we are enough. Authenticity demands Wholehearted living and loving—even when it’s hard, even when we’re wrestling with the shame and fear of not being good enough, and especially when the joy is so intense that we’re afraid to let ourselves feel it. Mindfully practicing authenticity during our most soul-searching struggles is how we invite grace, joy, and gratitude into our lives.”

99. We need people who push boundaries rather than retreat inside them.

100. “My boundaries may be different than yours. You may not understand them. It doesn’t mean I am wrong, invalid or inappropriate. Don’t judge or belittle when I set different limits than you do.”

101. What an investor needs is the ability to correctly evaluate selected businesses. Note that word “selected”: you don’t have to be an expert on every company, or even many. You only have to be able to evaluate companies within your circle of competence. The size of that circle is not very important; knowing its boundaries, however, is vital. – Warren Buffett

102. “I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and it doesn't matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together.” — Julia Roberts

103. “In my work, I’ve found that moving out of powerlessness, and even despair, requires hope. Hope is not an emotion: It’s a cognitive process - a thought process made up of what researcher C. R. Snyder called the trilogy of ‘goals, pathways, and agency.’ Hope happens when we can set goals, have the tenacity and perseverance to pursue those goals, and believe in our own abilities to act. Snyder also found that hope is learned. When boundaries, consistency, and support are all in place, children learn it from their parents, but even if we didn’t get it as kids, we can still learn hope as adults. It’s just tougher when we’re older because we have to resist and unlearn old habits, like the tendency to give up when things get tough.”

104. “Setting boundaries is a way of caring for myself. It doesn’t make me mean, selfish, or uncaring just because I don’t do things your way. I care about me, too.” – Christine Morgan

105. “I’m very clear with my boundaries…I hope I do influence other women to set better boundaries for themselves,” – Amy Schumer

106. “You don’t set boundaries to offend or please others. You do it to manage the priorities and goals set for yourself and for your life.”

107. “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment. ?”- Brene Brown

108. I like to stand out in the crowd. So anytime a designer offers up items that are a little attention grabbing or pushing the boundaries ever so slightly, I'm always game for that. - Author: Brad Goreski

109. “The more you value yourself, the healthier your boundaries are. ” ― Lorraine Nilon

110. “Speaking truth to bullshit and practicing civility start with knowing ourselves and knowing the behaviors and issues that both push into our own BS or get in the way of being civil. If we go back to BRAVING and our trust checklist, these situations require a keen eye on: 1. Boundaries. What’s okay in a discussion and what’s not? How do you set a boundary when you realize you’re knee-deep in BS? 2. Reliability. Bullshitting is the abandonment of reliability. It’s hard to trust or be trusted when we BS too often. 3. Accountability. How do we hold ourself and others accountable for less BS and more honest debate? Less off-loading of emotion and more civility? 4. Vault. Civility honors confidentiality. BS ignores truth and opens the door to violations of confidentiality. 5. Integrity. How do we stay in our integrity when confronted with BS, and how do we stop in the midst of our own emotional moment to say, “You know what, I’m not sure this conversation is productive” or “I need to learn more about this issue”? 6. Nonjudgment. How do we stay out of judgment toward ourselves when the right thing to do is say, “I actually don’t know much about this. Tell me what you know and why it’s important to you.” How do we not go into “winner/loser” mode and instead see an opportunity for connection when someone says to us, “I don’t know anything about that issue”? 7. Generosity. What’s the most generous assumption we can make about the people around us? What boundaries have to be in place for us to be kinder and more tolerant? I know that the practice of speaking truth to bullshit while being civil feels like a paradox, but both are profoundly important parts of true belonging.”

111. “Your personal boundaries alert you to abuse and remind you to follow through with your plan to protect yourself.”

112. “If you have to ask to be treated right, you are around the wrong people. On the other hand, if you allow this behavior to enter into the relationship from the start, it can and will continue, and will be very difficult to change up later. Set your boundaries sooner than later.” – Christine E. Szymanski

113. “know I’m living outside my values when I am…drum roll…this is a huge issue for me…resentful. Resentment is my barometer and my early warning system. It’s the canary in the coal mine. It shows up when I stay quiet in order not to piss off someone. It shows up when I put work before my well-being, and it blows the doors off the hinges when I’m not setting good boundaries.”

114. “All this time, I never knew how much love there is in the world until you came into my life. You’ve made it brighter and more beautiful with your endless happiness. No boundaries can contain our bond for each other. I will always belong to you. You are my one and only heartbeat. I love you with all my heart, baby.”

115. The narrative of human life is most beautiful when told truthfully and without boundaries.

116. “Experts don’t know exactly where the boundaries of their expertise are.” ~ Daniel Kahneman

117. “Setting boundaries doesn’t make me mean. I can set limits and expectations for my life and still be ‘nice’. Considering your wishes doesn’t mean I have to do what you think I should do. My feelings and thoughts are part of the decision. And if you don’t like it, that belongs to you.”

118. “Your response must always be expressed in the form of strong, yet empathic, limit-setting boundaries—that is, tough love—not as hatred or violence.”

119. What I feel for you compares to nothing. Distance doesn’t come close because our love has no boundaries. What we share can’t be limited by distance. Distance won’t stop me from praying for you and wishing you well in all your life endeavors. I am grateful for the memorable times we’ve spent together, and I anticipate more beautiful moments with you in the future. I miss you so much, and I don’t want you ever to forget that I love you so much.

120. “Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country.”

121. “Love has no culture, boundaries, race and religion. It is pure and beautiful like early morning sunrise falling in lake.”

122. We love to overlook the boundaries which we do not wish to pass.

123. You must be strong and emphatic when you are setting your boundaries and you should observe yourself before setting boundaries.

"124. Positive energy knows no boundaries.” — Lu Wei

“Positive energy knows no boundaries.” – Lu Wei

I want to keep pushing my boundaries. One of the biggest things I learned from 'Unbroken' is that you can go a lot further than you think you can. We often underestimate our actual capabilities. - Author: Finn Wittrock

“Boundaries—You respect my boundaries, and when you’re not clear about what’s okay and not okay, you ask. You’re willing to say no. Reliability—You do what you say you’ll do. At work, this means staying aware of your competencies and limitations so you don’t overpromise and are able to deliver on commitments and balance competing priorities. Accountability—You own your mistakes, apologize, and make amends. Vault—You don’t share information or experiences that are not yours to share. I need to know that my confidences are kept, and that you’re not sharing with me any information about other people that should be confidential. Integrity—You choose courage over comfort. You choose what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy. And you choose to practice your values rather than simply professing them. Nonjudgment—I can ask for what I need, and you can ask for what you need. We can talk about how we feel without judgment. Generosity—You extend the most generous interpretation possible to the intentions, words, and actions of others. Self-trust is often a casualty”

“Parents who respect those boundaries make space for their children to feel safe and loved, and they reinforce the positive habit of articulating needs. When parents ignore these preferences, children feel lonely, neglected, and like their needs don’t matter— and they will likely struggle with boundaries as adults. ” – Nedra Glover Tawwab

Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept. — Anna Taylor

“Think of punching back and boundary-setting tactics as a flattened S-curve: you’ve accelerated up the slope of a negotiation and hit a plateau that requires you to temporarily stop any progress, escalate or de-escalate the issue acting as the obstacle, and eventually bring the relationship back to a state of rapport and get back on the slope. Taking a positive, constructive approach to conflict involves understanding that the bond is fundamental to any resolution.”

Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won't accept.

“You have to be able to set boundaries, otherwise the rest of the world is telling you who you are and what you should be doing. You can still be a nice person and set boundaries.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won't accept. — Anna Taylor

Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.

Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious.–Anon

Love yourself enough to set boundaries. . You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept. – Anna Taylor

“Every time I have to set a boundary, it stresses me out. But I do it for the same reason I’ve been building blanket forts since I was a little kid. To create a safe place for myself.”

“When someone oversteps your boundaries, they’re letting you know that what you want doesn’t matter” – Phil Good

“Healthy people have healthy boundaries. Unhealthy people, well, let’s not get into that. it’s like this: some people have walls which means that they let no one in. This equals unhealthy. Some people let everyone in and let themselves be stepped all over. This equals unhealthy.”- Benjamin Alire SAienz

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how to use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” — Anna Taylor

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” ~Anna Taylor

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.”- Henry Cloud

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious and you get to decide how you use them. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept. ” – Anna Taylor

“When someone oversteps your boundaries, they’re letting you know that what you want doesn’t matter.”- Phil Good

“Sharing appropriately, with boundaries, means sharing with people with whom we’ve developed relationships that can bear the weight of our story. The result of this mutually respectful vulnerability is increased connection, trust, and engagement.

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” – Anna Taylor

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it.” - Anna Taylor, source unknown

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries.” – Anna Taylor

“Each time you set a healthy boundary, you say ‘yes’ to more freedom.” – Nancy Levin

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.”

“Each time you set a healthy boundary, you say ‘yes’ to more freedom.”- Nancy Levin

“Each time you set a healthy boundary, you say ‘yes’ to more freedom.” — Nancy Levin

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won't accept.”

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won't accept.” – Anna Taylor

“When someone oversteps your boundaries, they’re letting you know that what you want doesn’t matter. ” – Phil Good

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.”

“I’m all about breaking mental boundaries, and training for a marathon falls right into the Jedi mind-training I need. — Alicia Keys"

125. “When thoughts have boundaries, problems are easier to solve.

126. Keep on pushing the boundaries and reaching for higher heights. - Author: Puff Daddy

127. So there's kind of a simultaneous aspect to pushing the boundaries, and being very safe.

128. “With boundaries, it comes down to this, that you don’t support the illness, you support recovery.” — Christopher Kennedy Lawford

129. I like to stand out in the crowd. So anytime a designer offers up items that are a little attention grabbing or pushing the boundaries ever so slightly, I'm always game for that. - Author: Brad Goreski

130. “Hip Hop was supposed to be this new thing that had no boundaries and was so different to everyday music. As long as it has soul to it, hip hop can live on.”.

131. “When it comes to boundary-related problems, we usually think about how we’re hurt when we don’t set boundaries or when others don’t respect our boundaries. But it’s important to remember that boundaries are a two-way street. Many of us need to work on respecting other people’s boundaries, not just asserting our own boundaries. ” – Sharon Martin

132. A loving stepfather like you shows that love goes far beyond the boundaries of simple concepts like biology. I can’t wait to spend another year with you as my dad.

133. “You left me boundaries of pain

134. “I like geography best, he said, because your mountains & rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.” — Brian Andreas

135. I don't care what people call me, labels have the negative value of making smaller boundaries for people.

136. “When we don’t respect other people’s boundaries, we can cause them harm. You may not cause physical harm, but you could make someone uncomfortable by intruding on their personal space or privacy. Or you might harm someone by not returning a borrowed item, not following through on a commitment, or “oversharing” too much personal information given how well you know someone. ” – Sharon Martin

137. ”Liberation from taking on external expectations and finding balance with the heart’s desire are the gateway to healthy boundaries which lead to conscious relating.” ~ Ishtar Gonzalez

138. “Having boundaries means that you have a voice and you’re not afraid to use it. ” – Unknown

139. “Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices.”- Gerard Manley Hopkins

140. “Living BIG (boundaries. integrity. and generosity).”

141. “Accept that setting boundaries with other people is not going to make you popular. Once you set a boundary, stand by it. Remain strong in the truth that by setting boundaries against mistreatment, you are aligning with the higher, positive, and loving way of living. ” – Unknown

142. “I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and it doesn’t matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together.” –Julia Roberts

143. If you are the romantic partner of an addict and are looking for love and addiction quotes, this truly applies to you. For the partner, the first step is recognizing that you cannot “fix” your significant other’s addiction. You also cannot force them to accept help, but you can care for yourself by creating healthy boundaries and seeking support. Addiction takes an emotional toll on those closest to the addict. Self care includes seeking therapy and attending recovery support groups such as Families Anonymous and Nar-Anon. Creating boundaries with your partner, and allowing them to be responsible for the consequences of their addiction is a big step. In some cases, caring for yourself implies knowing when to leave a relationship.

144. In a lifestyle where there are no boundaries, it becomes a challenge to find one's true self. If everything comes easily, there is no way to establish worth.

145. “Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter, and seeing the value of working on cultivating connection with family and close friends. ” – Brene Brown

146. “The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom. ”- Tara Brach

147. “Boundaries: If someone throws a fit because you set boundaries, it’s just more evidence the boundary is needed.” — Unknown

148. You don’t loose real friends, real opportunities or real relationships when you start standing for yourself and setting clear boundaries. You lose abusers manipulators, narcissists, attention seekers, and mental health destroying leeches

149. “Set and enforce your personal boundaries.”- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

150. “Do not justify, apologize for, or rationalize the healthy boundary you are setting. Do not argue. Just set the boundary calmly, firmly, clearly, and respectfully.”- Crystal Andrus

151. We should be pushing our boundaries. After all, we Britons are explorers and adventurers. - Author: Helen Sharman

152. “Lack of boundaries invites lack of respect.” – Unknown

153. You left me boundaries of pain

154. “Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices. ” – Gerard Manley Hopkins

155. My dear husband, life is a beauty, life is a blessing, life is a dream…so live your life without boundaries!

156. “Balance is not better time management, but better boundary management.” —Betsy Jacobson, Author and Businesswoman

157. “When we meet and fall into the gravitational pull of a narcissist, we are entering a significant life lesson that involves learning how to create boundaries, self-respect, and resilience. Through trial and error (and a lot of pain), our connection with narcissists teaches us the necessary lessons we need to become mature empaths.” — Mateo Sol

158. “If you’re offended by my boundaries, then you’re probably one of the reasons I need them. ” – Steve Maraboli

159. “Authenticity without empathy is selfish. Authenticity without boundaries is careless.”

160. Individuals set boundaries to feel safe, respected, and heard.

161. “Toxic people make you think you’re holding a grudge when you’re really holding a boundary.” ~ Mel Robins

162. I am a lover. And with my kids I am even softer. I realize with my son, I have to sometimes be tough, especially now when he's pushing boundaries. With my daughter, I can get a little stern with her and she pretty much will listen. - Author: Jennifer Lopez

163. “When you set personal boundaries you feel stronger as you act on your boundaries.” – Unknown

164. “Emotions, or feelings, have a function. They tell us something. They are a signal….Anger tells us that our boundaries have been violated. Much like a nation’s radar defense system, angry feelings serve as an “early warning system” telling us we’re in danger of being injured or controlled.” ― Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

165. “No boundary or barrier surrounds the heart of a person that loves their self and others. ” – Shannon L. Alder

166. Pushing the boundaries of what is expected of you is important to me. - Author: Kevin Spacey

167. “I assumed that people weren't doing their best so I judged them and constantly fought being disappointed, which was easier than setting boundaries. Boundaries are hard when you want to be liked and when you are a pleaser hellbent on being easy, fun, and flexible.”

168. “You can’t always be nice. That’s how people take advantage of you. Sometimes you have to set boundaries. ” – Ritu Ghatourey

169. “Hip hop was supposed to be this new thing that had no boundaries and was so different to everyday music.”

170. Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices.

171. “You are allowed to enforce your boundaries.”

172. “Your dignity can be mocked, abused, compromised, toyed with, lowered and even badmouthed, but it can never be taken from you. You have the power today to reset your boundaries, restore your image, start fresh with renewed values and rebuild what has happened to you in the past.” ~ Shannon L. Alder

173. I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and it doesn’t matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together.” – Julia Roberts

174. By your side is where I belong. With you, I can break boundaries and make mountains move. There’s so much energy to be drawn from you, sweetheart. Doing life with you is all that makes sense to me. I can’t ask for anything else but your love. I will love you forever.

175. Create boundaries. Honor your limits. Say no.

176. I'd do almost anything for love, within safe boundaries. I've flown to places to surprise people, even if it was just for a day.

177. “When you come to the boundaries of what you know, it is time to make some mistakes.” – Robert Kiyosaki

178. “The boundaries of your life are merely a creation of the self.”- Robin Sharma

179. Though the distance may be far between us, I know the love we have for each other knows no boundaries. Happy birthday!

180. “The key, then, is to support our natural inclination to justice with strong boundaries and strong commitments—to embrace, as Lincoln urged a divided, angry nation to do, “the better angels of our nature.”

181. With boundaries, it comes down to this, that you don’t support the illness, you support recovery.” – Christopher Kennedy Lawford

182. “Boundaries protect the things that are of value to you. They keep you in alignment with what you have decided you want in life. That means the key to good boundaries is knowing what you want. ” – Adelyn Birch

183. “Push your boundaries beyond the ordinary; be that ‘extra’ in ‘extraordinary.”

184. “For me, that strong back is grounded confidence and boundaries. The soft front is staying vulnerable and curious. The mark of a wild heart is living out these paradoxes in our lives and not giving into the either/or BS that reduces us. It’s showing up in our vulnerability and our courage, and, above all else, being both fierce and kind.”

185. It is how we create firm boundaries and allow others to know who we are and what we value.

186. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others” – Brene Brown

187. “Start listening to the way you talk to yourself. These interactions will tell you how well you know yourself, how much you respect yourself, and what boundaries you are lacking."

188. “Take a chance. It’s the best way to test yourself. Have fun and push your boundaries.” Richard Branson

189. If you're not having doubt, you're not pushing the boundaries far enough. - Author: Tony Fadell

190. It's nice to have boundaries, because as long as we have them, we can cross them a bit, and that's what perks interest. If you have full freedom, what do you do?

191. “I did not set boundaries to offend you but to respect myself.”

192. People who know my stage act know it's nothing but pushing boundaries. - Author: Lisa Ann Walter

193. Your mind has created and awaken to who you truly are: the fullness of freedom, unbound by any identifications, identities, or boundaries.

194. “Love has no conditions. When we put conditions, when we put barriers and boundaries, then we lose love. Love is condition-less. Love is barrier-less. Look at the moon, sun, stars, trees. . . they are just on for everyone. When our love also flows for everyone, you become very natural.” ~ Chidanand Saraswati

195. “Healthy boundaries are not walls. They are gates and fences that allow you to enjoy the beauty of your own garden. ”- Lydia Hall

196. “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission; if someone has crossed over these boundaries, it’s time to let go”– Anonymous

197. “Leave our boundaries alone. Let us solve our problems.” – Anonymous

198. “I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and it doesn’t matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together.” — Julia Roberts

199. Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech. The path is not long, but the way is deep. You must not only walk there, you must be prepared to leap." - Hildegard Von Bingen

200. “the way to get there is by getting the other party to disagree, to draw their own boundaries, to define their desires as a function of what they do”

201. “You’ve filled my life with boundless happiness, and I want you to know that there are no boundaries to my love for you. I love you dearly.”

202. It's easier to interest a conservative audience in pushing the musical boundaries than to involve a young audience used to very noisy, assertive music in something like Schubert or Bach because the further back you go, the less bells and whistles there are. - Author: Michael Tilson Thomas

203. “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.”- Brené Brown

204. “Be loyal, but know your boundaries. Don’t hold onto something or someone who is already gone.”

205. “Healthy boundaries are not walls. They are gates and fences that allow you to enjoy the beauty of your own garden” – Lydia Hall

206. “How can we expect people to put value on our work when we don’t value ourselves enough to set and hold uncomfortable boundaries?”

207. “Take a chance. It’s the best way to test yourself. Have fun and push boundaries. ” – Richard Branson

208. “Is it reckless? Maybe. But what do dreams know of boundaries?”

209. It's really exciting to be a part of something new that's pushing boundaries. - Author: Arthur Darvill

210. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too. ”- Gina Greenlee

211. “Somewhere in all the looking around at others for validation, we’ve stopped looking up. If we are living honest lives that honor God, we must not forget that people not liking our boundary does not mean we aren’t living right before God. When someone says something that hurts or offends us when we draw a boundary, it can be good to check ourselves. Is any part of this an attempt on our part to do harm, control, retaliate, check out, or give ourselves permission to be irresponsible? While checking ourselves is healthy, questioning our identity is not. Checking ourselves means looking at a current attitude or behavior to see if it is in line with God’s instructions and wisdom. Questioning our identity is doubting who we are because we have given too much power to other people by letting their opinions define us. I don’t know any other way to say this except to be absolutely direct: If our identity, the foundational belief we hold of who we are, is tied to an opinion someone has of us, we need to reassess. We must be honest with how much access to our heart we’ve given to this person. It’s not bad to give someone access to our heart but when we give an unhealthy person too much access, it can shake us to our core. When their opinion of us starts to affect how we see ourselves, we can lose sight of the best parts of who we are because we get entangled in the exhausting pursuit of trying to keep that relationship intact no matter the cost. And when this is the cycle we are caught in, sometimes we would rather manage people’s perceptions of us than care for ourselves and the relationship by putting appropriate boundaries in place. Remember, we talked about personal access and responsibility in previous chapters. When we give people personal access to us, those people must be responsible with it. And emotional access to our hearts is especially important.”

212. The surest way of concealing from others the boundaries of one's own knowledge is not to overstep them.

213. “One thing is certain in business: you will make mistakes. When you are pushing the boundaries mistakes are inevitable – how you react is important”

214. “Boundaries protect the things that are of value to you. They keep you in alignment with what you have decided you want in life. That means the key to good boundaries is knowing what you want.” ~ Adelyn Birch

215. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.”

216. “Anger was how you protected yourself before you learned to set boundaries. ” ― Laura Monnett

217. When we meet and fall into the gravitational pull of a narcissist, we are entering a significant life lesson that involves learning how to create boundaries, self-respect, and resilience. Through trial and error (and a lot of pain), our connection with narcissists teaches us the necessary lessons we need to become mature empaths.” — unknown

218. “Love has no culture, boundaries, race and religion. It is pure and beautiful like early morning sunrise falling in lake.”- Santosh Kalwar

219. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brené Brown

220. “Letting go of toxic patterns and believing new possibilities are possible will help us create healthier boundaries” — Unknown

221. I understand now that boundaries between noise and sound are conventions. All boundaries are conventions, waiting to be transcended.

222. “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.” ~ Bren Brown

223. “It’s OK to have boundaries” – Mat Auryn

224. “Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter, and seeing the value of working on cultivating connection with family and close friends.” – Brene Brown

225. The most basic boundary-setting word is 'no.' It lets others know that we exist apart from them and that we are in control of ourselves.

226. Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries.

227. “Having healthy boundaries not only requires being able to say “no”, but also being willing and able to enforce that “no” when necessary.” -Jessica Moore

228. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves. even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brené Brown

229. “Creativity is by its nature an act of boldness and rebellion. You are not accepting the status quo or conventional wisdom. You are playing with the very rules you have learned, experimenting and testing the boundaries. The world is dying for bolder ideas, for people who are not afraid to speculate and investigate. Creeping conservatism will narrow your searches, tether you to comfortable ideas, and create a downward spiral—as the creative spark leaves you, you will find yourself clutching even more forcefully to dead ideas, past successes, and the need to maintain your status. Make creativity rather than comfort your goal and you will ensure far more success for the future.”

230. “If people get upset with you for setting boundaries with them, you made the right choice.” – Shane Paul Walker

231. Artists are free to push boundaries to make art. But when pushing boundaries is their only aim, the result is usually bad art. - Author: Jane Lynch

232. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too.” – Gina Greenlee, Postcards and Pearls: Life Lessons from Solo Moments on the Road

233. “The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom” – Tara Brach

234. Toxic people make you think you’re holding a grudge, when really you’re holding a boundary.” — unknown

235. “THIS is the type of thing that people who you get involved with while having little or no boundaries think of you.”

236. “Push your boundaries beyond the ordinary; be that ‘extra’ in ‘extraordinary.’”

237. An act of thinking without restriction- without boundaries or rules can lead to the point of no return.

238. Keep on pushing the boundaries and reaching for higher heights. - Author: Puff Daddy

239. Is it already dark there? It is already dark here. There are a large number of stars in the sky. The sky always amazes me. It seems to be limitless without any boundaries. You have a strange resemblance to this sky. You amaze me just like this beautiful sky, and my feelings for you have no limitations. I am simply unable to put limits or boundaries to my love for you. It keeps on increasing.

240. “I want to emphasize how important it is to maintain a collaborative relationship even when you’re setting boundaries. Your response must always be expressed in the form of strong, yet empathic, limit-setting boundaries—that is, tough love.”

241. Beauty has no boundaries, no rules, no colors. Beauty is like a religion. You can include everything inside it.

242. “Healthy boundaries assist us in remaining true to our intuition and help us define who we truly are and not who we think we should be. Boundaries are the ones that remove the emphasis from what we can expect from others because we are clear in what we can expect from ourselves.” ~ Ishtar Gonzalez

243. The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom.

244. “If someone gets mad at you for creating a boundary, consider that a good sign that the boundary was necessary” – Jenna Korf

245. “Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” – Jimmy Carter

246. Those who would renegotiate the boundaries between Church and state must therefore answer a difficult question: why would we trade a system that has served us so well for one that has served others so poorly?

247. “The boundaries of design are the same as the problem of perception. ”- John Hench

248. My love for you has no depth, its boundaries are ever-expanding.” – Christina White

249. “There are reasons to set boundaries for yourself, but there are also reasons to keep doors open” – Ashley Graham

250. “You have to learn to say no without feeling guilty. Setting boundaries is healthy. You need to learn to respect and take care of yourself.”

251. “Having healthy boundaries not only requires being able to say “no”, but also being willing and able to enforce that “no” when necessary.” – Jessica Moore

252. “The boundaries in your life are merely a creation of the self.” — Robin Sharma

253. Pushing the boundaries of polite society does not just fall under the purview of crime fiction authors. - Author: Karin Slaughter

254. I turned everybody on so, psychologically, I guess I was pushing the boundaries creativity. - Author: Jim Capaldi

255. “Start listening to the way you talk to yourself. These interactions will tell you how well you know yourself, how much you respect yourself, and what boundaries you are lacking.” — Sara Kuburic

256. Yeah. Art is a lot like sex. It's intimate and personal. It's about being laid bare. About pushing boundaries. It's about making our senses come alive. - Author: Marie Sexton

257. I think of what it means to be a teenager in America, necessarily pushing boundaries, making expected mistakes. Here there is no margin for error: a mistake, no matter how insignificant, dashes any small hopes to break the cycle of poverty. Here in Kibera the world is relentless and unforgiving. - Author: Jessica Posner

258. “Voicing a limit or a boundary is not the same as a demand. It’s telling someone what you prefer, where you stand on something” – Dr. Margaret Rutherford

259. “I assumed that people weren’t doing their best so I judged them and constantly fought being disappointed. which was easier than setting boundaries. Boundaries are hard when you want to be liked and when you are a pleaser hellbent on being easy. fun. and flexible.”

260. With boundaries, it comes down to this, that you don’t support the illness, you support recovery.” ~ Christopher Kennedy Lawford

261. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too.” — Gina Greenlee

262. You have to step over the boundaries sometimes just to find out where they are.

263. “From an early age, I didn’t buy into the value systems of working hard in a nine-to-five job. I thought creativity, friendship and loyalty and pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable was much more interesting.” – Adam Clayton

264. Boundaries are simply our lists of what’s OK and what’s not OK. In fact, this is the working definition I use for boundaries today. It’s so straightforward and it makes sense for all ages in all situations. When we combine the courage to make clear what works for us and what doesn’t with the compassion to assume people are doing their best, our lives change. Yes, there will be people who violate our boundaries, and this will require that we continue to hold those people accountable. But when we’re living in our integrity, we’re strengthened by the self-respect that comes from the honoring of our boundaries, rather than being flattened by disappointment and resentment.

265. Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.

266. 19. “With boundaries, it comes down to this, that you don’t support the illness, you support recovery.” — Christopher Kennedy Lawford

267. “Personal boundaries are the mental, emotional, and physical walls we create to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others. These limits help us to clearly distinguish who we are and what we need, from other people and their needs. Creating and maintaining personal boundaries is a key way to cultivate physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.” ~ Mateo Sol

268. “Poisonous relationships cloud your vision. I wasted a lot of time adjusting my personal boundaries and justifying disrespect when it would have been so much easier (and a lot less painful) to simply adjust my life to their absence.” – Steve Maraboli

269. “I set boundaries not to offend you but to respect myself.”

270. “The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom.”- Tara Brach

271. “Resentment is the feeling of frustration, judgment, anger, “better than,” and/ or hidden envy related to perceived unfairness or injustice. It’s an emotion that we often experience when we fail to set boundaries or ask for what we need, or when expectations let us down because they were based on things we can’t control, like what other people think, what they feel, or how they’re going to react.”

272. What the art world has done, it has been constantly been pushing the boundaries about what art can be. It's like expanding its territory. - Author: Tom Rachman

273. “You can’t always be nice. That’s how people take advantage of you. Sometimes you have to set boundaries.”

274. I'm not searching for hard news; I'm not a journalist, but I'm interested in pushing to boundaries of where we can do the kind of stories that we want to do. I mean, it's a big world and CNN has made it a lot bigger and they haven't flinched. - Author: Anthony Bourdain

275. Your mind has created and awaken to who you truly are: the fullness of freedom, unbound by any identifications, identities, or boundaries.

276. “The characteristics of healthy boundaries include self-respect; non-tolerance of abuse or disrespect; responsibility for exploring and nurturing personal potential; two-way communication of wants, needs, and feelings; expectations of reciprocity; and sharing responsibility and power.”

277. You help me push my boundaries, lift me up when I’m feeling down, and give me comfort when I’m sad. You are a great friend, and I hope to always have you in my life.

278. “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.”

279. “The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom.” — Tara Brach

280. “Love knows no boundaries and no distance; miles and obstacles mean absolutely nothing in the face of love.”

281. “I allow myself to set healthy boundaries. To say no to what does not align with my values, to say yes to what does. Boundaries assist me to remain healthy, honest and living a life that is true to me. ” – Lee Horbachewski

282. “Do not let yourself be used, exhausted, emptied by others. Have firm boundaries and say yes when you want to, and no when you don’t want to do something requested of you. ” ― Dr. Jodi-Anne M Smith

283. “The boundaries of design are the same as the problem of perception.”- John Hench

284. “The correct lesson to learn from surprises is that the world is surprising. Not that we should use past surprises as a guide to future boundaries; that we should use past surprises as an admission that we have no idea what might happen next.”

285. “Right knows no boundaries, and justice no frontiers; the brotherhood of man is not a domestic institution.” — Learned Hand

286. “A broken soul doesn’t invest in boundaries because the world has crossed them, without mercy.”- Shannon L. Alder

287. “Land was wealth 300 years ago. So the person who owned the land owned the wealth. Later, wealth was in factories and production, and America rose to dominance. The industrialist owned the wealth. Today, wealth is in information. And the person who has the most timely information owns the wealth. The problem is that information flies around the world at the speed of light. The new wealth cannot be contained by boundaries and borders as land and factories were. The changes will be faster and more dramatic. There will be a dramatic increase in the number of new multimillionaires.”

288. “When we allow people to violate our deal breaker boundaries, we pay with our self-respect, safety, health, and self-esteem. ” – Sharon Martin

289. The choices we make within the boundaries of the twists of fate determines who we are.

290. “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.”

291. “Personal boundaries are an essential part of creating and upholding a healthy self-image. When a person has strong personal boundaries, it communicates to the world that they exude healthy self-respect and self-worth. Hence, creating boundaries makes us feel good about ourselves and preserves our personal integrity.” ~ Mateo Sol

292. Understanding science and pushing the boundaries of science is what makes me immensely satisfied. - Author: Bill Gates

293. Another person behaves inappropriately or in some way violates our boundaries. We challenge the behavior, and the person gets angry and defensive. Then we feel guilty.

294. “A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect.”

295. “Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices.” ~ Gerard Manley Hopkins

296. “I like geography best, he said, because your mountains & rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.”

297. “I set boundaries not to offend you but to respect myself.” – Unknown

298. “Sometimes, you have to let people know it’s not a grudge you’re holding onto; they’re boundaries you’re holding onto.” — Unknown

299. “Cooking is an expression that crosses boundaries." - Ranveer Brar

300. “Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech. The path is not long. but the way is deep. You must not only walk there. you must be prepared to leap.” – Hildegard Von Bingen

301. “Living BIG (boundaries, integrity, and generosity).”

302. “If you have to ask to be treated right, you are around the wrong people. On the other hand, if you allow this behavior to enter into the relationship from the start, it can and will continue, and will be very difficult to change up later. Set your boundaries sooner than later. ” – Christine E. Szymanski

303. “We must not be afraid to push boundaries; instead, we should leverage our science and our technology, together with our creativity and our curiosity, to solve the world’s problems.”

304. “When we give away our boundaries, we give away our life.”

305. “Enforcing boundaries around toxic people provides protection and respect for all parties involved” — Anonymous

306. “Cooking is an expression that crosses boundaries." - Ranveer Brar

307. Redefine normal. None of us know the full measure of our power until we start pushing our boundaries and pressing our luck, and the more we do, the less we care what others think. The freedom feels too good. - Author: Penelope Douglas

"308. When you stand up to be counted, tell the world this is my voice.”

“Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else.” — Maya Angelou

Standing up for yourself doesn’t make you argumentative, sharing your feelings doesn’t make you oversensitive, and saying no doesn’t make you uncaring or selfish. If someone wont respect your needs, feelings and boundaries the problem isn’t you, its them

“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning. ” – Maya Angelou

“Be brave and be fearless, and for God’s sake, stand up for yourself. ” – Gretchen Carlson

“Stay strong. Stand up. Have a voice.” – Shawn Johnson

“Trust your own instincts, go inside, follow your heart, right from the start. Go ahead and stand up for what you believe in. As I’ve learned, that’s the path to happiness. ” – Lesley Ann Warren

“To me, there are saints every day. They stand up and help others and live for others and do things for others.” – Theodore Melfi

“Tears are signs of strength. No matter how difficult and painful things are, right after you cry all those tears, you can still manage to stand up and move on to life.”

“To me, bravery is to stand up for what you believe in.” — Sophie Turner

I would rather adjust my life to your absence, than adjust my boundaries to accommodate your disrespect

“Don’t confuse symmetry with balance. ”

“There are some values that you should never compromise on to stay true to yourself; you should be brave to stand up for what you truly believe in even if you stand alone.”

“I guess the worst day I have had was when I had to stand up in rehab in front of my wife and daughter and say, ‘Hi, my name is Sam, and I am an addict.” — Samuel J. Jackson

“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.” ― Stephen Covey

Being a Christian doesn’t mean being a doormat, Jesus had no problem correcting, coaching and setting boundaries with people. Leon Fontane

“Don’t believe that winning is really everything. It’s more important to stand for something. If you don’t stand for something, what do you win?”— Lane Kirkland

Stand up for your right, regardless of who is committing the wrong

You are allowed to scream

“Sometimes, in order to follow our moral compass or our hearts, we have to make unpopular decisions or stand up for what we believe in. ” – Tabatha Coffey

Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” ― J. K. Rowling"

309. “A stepparent doesn’t just marry a spouse: they marry their spouse’s entire situation. They have to find a balance between supporting and defending without overstepping visible and invisible boundaries.” – Unknown

310. Push your boundaries beyond the ordinary; be that 'extra' in 'extraordinary'.

311. “No boundary off area surrounds the heart of a person that lost their self and others.”

312. I like pushing boundaries. - Author: Lady Gaga

313. “Setting emotional boundaries prevent people from manipulating you, using you, and playing with your feelings.” – Remez Sasson

314. “The more severe the dysfunction you experienced growing up, the more difficult boundaries are for you.”― David W. Earle

315. #108 “Flirting is cheating because it’s breaking a boundary within a committed relationship. In a committed relationship, we agree to give certain parts of ourselves to our partner. When we’re flirting, we’re giving sexual interest and attention that only our partner should get, we’re giving it to somebody else.” ~ (Sad Cheating Quotes)

316. “Toxic people will make you feel like you’re holding a grudge. No, dude. That’s a boundary.” – Unknown

317. “Consider that the boundaries of your comfort zone are actually your core values. ” ― Stacey Hall

318. This is true for the addicts, alcoholics and their loved ones. As the partner of an addict, you too play an important role in the recovery process. Some days you may struggle and feel as though your partner is not making as much headway as you would like. It is important to maintain healthy boundaries during this time. Avoiding criticizing them or pushing them to progress faster. Also, do not blame yourself. There are many ways in which you can offer support, while avoiding codependency. Allow your loved one to take ownership over their sobriety and recognize their small victories. Recovery is a continuous journey and some days will be harder than others, but do not stop.

319. “Me. Setting boundaries. Self-care. Rest days.” – Smith and Saint

320. “Healthy boundaries are important, but you may be building a brick wall when a picket fence would do.” – Amy Dickinson

321. “In order to thrive and be successful, you have to be able to set boundaries” – Oprah Winfrey

322. “At first, you will probably feel selfish, guilty, or embarrassed when you set a boundary. Do it anyway and tell yourself you have a right to self-care. Setting boundaries takes practice and determination, don’t let anxiety or low self-esteem prevent you from taking care of yourself. ” – Terri Cole

323. “Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.”

324. “It’s not selfish to set boundaries; it’s essential for your well-being. ” – Unknown

325. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves. even when we risk disappointing others.”

326. Boundaries are actually the main factor in space, just as the present, another boundary, is the main factor in time.

327. “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. He will put some things behind, will pass an invisible boundary; new, universal, and more liberal laws will begin to establish themselves around and within him; or the old laws be expanded, and interpreted in his favor in a more liberal sense, and he will live with the license of a higher order of beings.”

328. “Anger is a sentry, stalking the edges of our boundaries and standing ready to defend them.”

329. “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They're compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.”

330. “Setting boundaries inevitably involves taking responsibility for your choices. You are the one who makes them. You are the one who must live with their consequences. And you are the one who may be keeping yourself from making the choices you could be happy with.” – Henry Cloud

331. “When we give away our boundaries, we give away our life. ” ― W. Allen Morris

332. “The core of authenticity is the courage to be imperfect, vulnerable, and to set boundaries.” – Brené Brown

333. Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech. The path is not long, but the way is deep. You must not only walk there, you must be prepared to leap.

334. Hey! It seems you're at capacity in your personal life right now and can't hold the appropriate space for me or our relationship. I want to validate where you are while also drawing a healthy boundary. Please don't reach out again. Thanks!

335. “My counselor says, “Adults inform, children explain.” I will state my boundaries with compassion and clarity. But I will not negotiate excuses or navigate exceptions with lengthy explanations that wear me down emotionally.”

336. “The only people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who were benefiting from you having none.”

337. ”Healthy boundaries are not walls. They are gates and fences that allow you to enjoy the beauty of your own garden.” ~ Lydia Hall

338. “I want to emphasize how important it is to maintain a collaborative relationship even when you’re setting boundaries. Your response must always be expressed in the form of strong, yet empathic, limit-setting boundaries—that is, tough love—not as hatred or violence. Anger and other strong emotions can on rare occasions be effective. But only as calculated acts, never a personal attack.”

339. Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries. —Jimmy Carter

340. “The box was a universe, a poem, frozen on the boundaries of human experience.”

341. When it's a love scene with someone you actually love, there's no feeling like, 'Can I touch him here? Can I touch him there?' You know what your boundaries are - or what they aren't, I suppose. - Author: Anna Paquin

342. “The Law of Respect states that if we wish for others to respect our boundaries, we need to respect theirs. There is no such thing as a free lunch. We can’t expect others to cherish our limits if we don’t cherish theirs. ” – Henry Cloud

343. “There should be no boundaries to human endeavor. We are all different. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. While there’s life, there is hope.” —Stephen Hawking, The Theory of Everything

344. “If you are continually judging and criticizing yourself while trying to be kind to others, you are drawing artificial boundaries and distinctions that only lead to feelings of separation and isolation.” – Kristin Neff

345. “For me, that strong back is grounded confidence and boundaries. The soft front is staying vulnerable and curious. The mark of a wild heart is living out these paradoxes in our lives and not giving into the either/or BS that reduces us. It’s showing up in our vulnerability and our courage, and, above all else, being both fierce and kind.”

346. “Set boundaries, and learn to take a punch or punch back, without anger. The guy across the table is not the problem; the situation is.”

347. “Once you see the boundaries of your environment, they are no longer the boundaries of your environment. ” ― Marshall McLuhan

348. “True love is boundless like the ocean and, swelling within one, spreads itself out and, crossing all boundaries and frontiers, envelops the whole world.”

349. I know that I have balls. I have bigger balls than a lot of the men that I meet. I'm just a ballsy motherf - ker. I'm not afraid of pushing boundaries. That's what you have to do to become an icon. - Author: Kesha

350. “I want to emphasize how important it is to maintain a collaborative relationship even when you’re setting boundaries.”

351. I'm here to break boundaries, man. That's all. I'm here to be the first so that the people after me don't have to think twice about expressing themselves and being free.

352. “Setting boundaries isn’t always comfortable and people may push back if you say NO to some things or try communicating your needs more clearly. People may try to test your limits, to see how serious you are about drawing the line. Or they may be used to you responding in a certain way (agreeing to take on everything), and they may push back when you try to make some changes. That doesn’t mean that you’re doing something wrong. It may just mean that you need to be clear and consistent until people adjust to the new way of interacting.” ~ Ida Soghomonian

353. Setting boundaries for myself

354. Dreams have always expanded our understanding of reality by challenging our boundaries of the real, of the possible.

355. “If someone throws a fit because you set boundaries, it’s just more evidence the boundary is needed. ” – Unknown

356. Asian horror is really setting a trend. The Pang brothers are from Hong Kong, so they just bring a whole different sensibility to a horror movie. In Hong Kong, they're actually doing stuff that's very artistic and pushing boundaries. - Author: Kristen Stewart

357. “Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter, and seeing the value of working on cultivating connection with family and close friends.” – Brene Brown

358. “You create your mental boundaries, your mental walls, but you can free yourself, and soar high, beyond your beliefs, your thoughts and your mental attachments.” – Remez Sasson

359. “I like geography best, he said, because your mountains & rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.” – Brian Andreas

360. “Families living in dysfunction seldom have healthy boundaries. Dysfunctional families have trouble knowing where they stop and others begin.”- David W. Earle

361. “Create boundaries. Honor your limits. Say no. Take a break. Let go. Stay grounded. Nurture your body. Love your vulnerability. And if all else fails, breathe deeply.” – Aletheia Luna

362. “The core of authenticity is the courage to be imperfect. vulnerable. and to set boundaries.” – Brené Brown

363. Pushing the boundaries of what's acceptable - to me, that's something I'm definitely interested in and want to pursue. - Author: James Duval

364. Being blinded by young love. I remember the feeling, when I first fell in love - you don't see the world the same way that other people see it. You don't see the same boundaries. - Author: Douglas Booth

365. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too.”

366. “Much of the time, the things we feel guilty about are not our issues. Another person behaves inappropriately or in some way violates our boundaries. We challenge the behavior, and the person gets angry and defensive. Then we feel guilty. ” – Melody Beattie

367. “If someone gets mad at you for creating a boundary, consider that a good sign that the boundary was necessary. ” – Jenna Korf

368. “All I’m saying is, kindness doesn’t have any boundaries.” – Kathryn Stockett

369. “Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices. ”- Gerard Manley Hopkins

370. “Signs that you are healing: Breaking old patterns. Managing emotions. Validating yourself. Setting and maintaining boundaries. Accepting support. Forgiving yourself.” – Evolve with Lesley

371. “Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech. The path is not long, but the way is deep. You must not only walk there, you must be prepared to leap.” – Hildegard Von Bingen

372. “You are not too nice. You are just too afraid to say no and honor your boundaries.” – Xavier Dagba

373. It's easier to interest a conservative audience in pushing the musical boundaries than to involve a young audience used to very noisy, assertive music in something like Schubert or Bach because the further back you go, the less bells and whistles there are. - Author: Michael Tilson Thomas

374. All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are looking at a man - at the character of a man. The question is: What do you stand for? Are you a follower, or are you a leader? - Author: Hakeem Olajuwon

375. “It’s one thing if a person owns up to their behavior and makes an effort to change. But if a person disregards your feelings, ignores your boundaries, and continues to treat you in a harmful way, they need to go.”— Daniell Koepke

376. “It’s one thing if a person owns up to their behavior and makes an effort to change. But if a person disregards your feelings, ignores your boundaries, and continues to treat you in a harmful way, they need to go.” – Daniell Koepke

377. “Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries. spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter. and seeing the value of working on cultivating a connection with family and close friends.”

378. “There should be no boundaries to human endeavor. We are all different. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there’s life, there is hope.” – Stephen Hawking, The Theory of Everything

379. “I assumed that people weren’t doing their best so I judged them and constantly fought being disappointed, which was easier than setting boundaries. Boundaries are hard when you want to be liked and when you are a pleaser hellbent on being easy, fun, and flexible.”

380. “Much of the time, the things we feel guilty about are not our issues. Another person behaves inappropriately or in some way violates our boundaries. We challenge the behavior, and the person gets angry and defensive. Then we feel guilty.”- Melody Beattie

381. Our ancestors dreamed of a world without boundaries, while we dream new boundaries to put around our homes, our children, and ourselves.

382. The only people that get upset when you set boundaries are those who benefitted from you having none

383. “I’m always looking for new ways to express myself and push the boundaries of what I can do.” – Elvis Presley

384. #87 “Anything you choose to do behind your partner’s back without them knowing is cheating. There’s no thin line here, or blurred boundaries, fuck that… If you’re sneaking behind someone’s back to give attention and effort to someone else you’re a fucking cheater.”

385. “Boundaries protect the things that are of value to you. They keep you in alignment with what you have decided you want in life. That means the key to good boundaries is knowing what you want” – Adelyn Birch

386. “When trying to teach someone a boundary, they learn less from the enforcement of the boundary and more from the way the boundary was established.”

387. I guess I'm interested in pushing the boundaries of the cello without giving up on the idea of playing the cello, if that makes any sense. I have no real interest in putting the cello through different effects to make it sound like a guitar or other instruments. - Author: Okkyung Lee

388. “Like geography best, he said, because your mountains and rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.” – Brian Andreas

389. You are not responsible for how your set boundaries are received

390. “People who violate or cross your boundaries by being cruel, insensitive, thoughtless, abusive, rude or disrespectful should not be a part of your life. You deserve love, dignity and respect. People who willingly and knowingly cross boundaries have mental issues that need to be dealt with.” – Unknown

391. “People who violate your boundaries are thieves. They steal time that doesn’t belong to them. ” – Elizabeth Grace Saunders

392. “Individuals set boundaries to feel safe, respected, and heard. ”- Pamela Cummins

393. “For some, their ‘self-love’ was really just a hell that felt numb; they’d made themselves so protected, so delicate, that like jail-cells their boundaries had become. ” ― Criss Jami

394. “Being blinded by young love. I remember the feeling, when I first fell in love – you don’t see the world the same way that other people see it. You don’t see the same boundaries.” – Douglas Booth

395. “A malnourished animal who is afraid to look for food beyond its territory will surely die without suffering death by consuming what it can find nearby instead of overcoming its fear and looking beyond its self-placed boundaries for a food supply that is better at keeping it alive. How, then, it this any different than humans who limit their territory to find a partner because of the fear of distance, yet, complain that they are alone and unable to find anyone who is good for them?”

396. “Building personal boundaries is an act of strength” – Steve Maraboli

397. “Those who would renegotiate the boundaries between church and state must therefore answer a difficult question: why would we trade a system that has served us so well for one that has served others so poorly?” – Sandra Day O'Connor

398. The boundaries of design are the same as the problem of perception.

399. If you go to a film festival and watch a bunch of features and then watch a bunch of shorts, you will almost always find that the shorts are where people are taking more risks and pushing more boundaries. . . simply because they have much less to lose. - Author: Don Hertzfeldt

400. “You are not your thoughts. You are not your feelings. You are not your past. You are not your future. You are the eternal, infinite being that knows no boundaries. You are the creator of all that is and all that will be.”

401. “My neighbor’s diary says that I have boundary issues.” – Unknown

402. Dear God, I struggle in my relationship with ______. I need You to give me wisdom on how to love ____ well. You are my shield and defender. Show me how, when and where to erect boundaries in our relationship. I believe You are my healer and I trust You to guard my heart and mind. I need Your specific directions on how to interact with ______.

403. “The hardest part about setting boundaries with people, no matter who they are, is not feeling confident in our authority to do so. As long as you realize that setting boundaries is necessary for healthy relationships, you will feel better defining and keeping them.” ~ Tamera Mowry-Housley

404. “I like geography best, he said, because your mountains & rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.” – Brian Andrea

405. “Being a nice person is about courtesy: you're friendly, polite, agreeable, and accommodating. When people believe they have to be nice in order to give, they fail to set boundaries, rarely say no, and become pushovers, letting others walk all over them.”

406. “Setting boundaries is your responsibility. People will continue to do what you allow. You get to decide what is and what isn’t allowed in your life. ” – Unknown

407. “Setting boundaries inevitably involves taking responsibility for your choices” – Henry Cloud

408. “People who violate or cross your boundaries by being cruel, insensitive, thoughtless, abusive, rude or disrespectful should not be a part of your life. You deserve love, dignity and respect. People who willingly and knowingly cross boundaries have mental issues that need to be dealt with.”

409. “Setting boundaries is a way of caring for myself. It doesn't make me mean, selfish, or uncaring because I don't do things your way. I care about me too.” – Christine Morgan

410. “The heart of compassion is really acceptance. The better we are at accepting ourselves and others, the more compassionate we become. Well, it’s difficult to accept people when they are hurting us or taking advantage of us or walking all over us. This research has taught me that if we really want to practice compassion, we have to start by setting boundaries and holding people accountable”

411. Sports always works for us more allegorically or metaphorically and that's what's fantastic about why we love them. You demonstrate the limits to which a human being can go and they keep pushing the boundaries of that. - Author: Ron Howard

412. “Creativity is by its nature an act of boldness and rebellion. You are not accepting the status quo or conventional wisdom. You are playing with the very rules you have learned, experimenting and testing the boundaries. The world is dying for bolder ideas, for people who are not afraid to speculate and investigate. Creeping conservatism will narrow your searches, tether you to comfortable ideas, and create a downward spiral—as the creative spark leaves you, you will find yourself clutching even more forcefully to dead ideas, past successes, and the need to maintain your status. Make creativity rather than comfort your goal and you will ensure far more success for the future.”

413. Bullies do whatever they can get away with and keep pushing boundaries until they meet resistance, - Author: Benjamin Carson

414. “Pay attention when people react with anger and hostility to your boundaries. You have found the edge where their respect for you ends.” — Nanea Hoffman

415. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too” – Gina Greenlee

416. “Just as we expect others to value our boundaries, it’s equally important for us to respect the boundaries of others” – Laurie Buchanan

417. “Emotional self-defense… When you set healthier relationship standards in your life, some people will take it personally. That’s their issue, not yours. The distance isn’t against them; it’s for you. It’s a boundary, not a grudge.” – Steve Maraboli

418. Setting boundaries inevitably involves taking responsibility for your choices.

419. “And, if that’s not news enough, here’s something else: Hope is learned! Snyder suggests that we learn hopeful, goal-directed thinking in the context of other people. Children most often learn hope from their parents. Snyder says that to learn hopefulness, children need relationships that are characterized by boundaries, consistency, and support. I think it’s so empowering to know that I have the ability to teach my children how to hope. It’s not a crapshoot. It’s a conscious choice.”

420. “When setting boundaries with people feels really wrong, it’s probably really right for you. Stay committed anyway. Later, it will feel different.” — Jody Lamb

421. “had the wrong notion that to be a Christian requires that we believe the best no matter what. That it’s unkind to draw boundaries. That it’s noble and commendable to stay in a relationship no matter what. I no longer believe that.”

422. Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They're compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.

423. A stepparent doesn’t just marry a spouse; they marry an entire situation. They find a balance between supporting and defending without overstepping visible and invisible boundaries.” – Unknown

424. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too.” ~ Gina Greenlee

425. “Setting boundaries and holding people accountable is a lot more work than shaming and blaming.”

426. “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to. and when they say yes. they mean it. They're compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.”

427. “The only people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who were benefiting from you having none. ” – Unknown

428. We are defining the boundaries of normality by tearing apart the people outside it.

429. “Sometimes, you have to let people know it’s not a grudge you’re holding onto; they’re boundaries you’re holding onto.” — Unknown

430. “Emotional self-defense is an act of WISDOM. Building personal boundaries is an act of STRENGTH. Anyone who tells you differently is often the reason we need both.” – Steve Maraboli

431. We love to overlook the boundaries which we do not wish to pass.

432. “Honoring your own boundaries is the clearest message to others to honor them, too.” — Gina Greenlee

433. “Setting boundaries in a relationship implies your attempt to continue the relationship in a healthy way. It’s not an attempt to hurt the other person.” — Shilpa

434. “You best teach others about healthy boundaries by enforcing yours. ”- Bryant McGill

435. “Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter, and seeing the value of working on cultivating a connection with family and close friends.”

"436. My love for you has no depth, its boundaries are ever-expanding.” – Christina White

“My love for you has no depth, its boundaries are ever

“My love for you has no depth, its boundaries are ever-expanding.”

“My love for you has no depth; its boundaries are ever-expanding.” — Christina White

“My love for you has no depth, its boundaries are ever-expanding.” – Christina White

“My love for you has no depth, its boundaries are ever-expanding. My love and my life with you will be a never-ending story.” — Christina White

“My love for you has no depth, its boundaries are ever-expanding. My love and my life with you will be a never-ending story.” – Christina White

“My love for you has no depth; its boundaries are ever-expanding.” – Christina White

Life hits different when you choose boundaries over people-pleasing, connection over attachment, distance over disrespect, growth over comfort zone, healing over coping, peace over having the last word, progress over perfection, and solitude over fake company. Inner Practitioner

“My love for you does not recognize boundaries, distances, borders, or time-zones!” ― Avijeet Das

“We have overstretched our personal boundaries and forgotten that true happiness comes from living an authentic life fueled with a sense of purpose and balance.”

CLARITY

500 Inspirational Quotes On Boundaries (2023)