Nuggets of wisdom can be found in the best of Broadway. Theatre is constantly reminding us to make change, never give up and embrace our most unique traits. With a new year upon us, we’ve compiled a list of inspirational quotes plucked from your favorite musicals.

Here are 14 mantras to take with you into 2017:

You can change the world if you change your mind. (Kinky Boots)

 

Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise! (Les Misérables)

 

Being true to yourself never goes out of style. (Legally Blonde)

 

Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor. (Into the Woods)

 

I’m through accepting limits ‘cause someone says they’re so. Some things I cannot change but ‘til I try, I’ll never know. (Wicked)

 

If we’re always starting over every brand new morning, then we’re always starting out with the end in doubt. (If/Then)

 

Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become. (The Lion King)

 

She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within (Beauty and the Beast)

 

Just be who you wanna be. (Kinky Boots)

 

Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every rainbow till you find your dream. (The Sound of Music)

 

Who cares what happens when we’re dead? We shouldn’t think that far ahead. The only latter day that matters is tomorrow. (The Book of Mormon)

 

I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn, and we are led to those who help us most to grow. (Wicked)

 

Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other path, no other way, no day but today. (Rent)

 

Look, a new day has begun… (Cats)

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