Picture quotes have become very popular online as away of sharing ideas and beliefs about life. Some of these quotes have had such a powerful effect on people’s lives that they’ve been inspired to have the quotes tattooed on themselves. Whether it is a quote from a noteworthy celebrity, author or politician, these words have the power to change the way people think and behave.
One thing to watch out for with text tattoos is spelling – if you’re going to get a tattoo of a famous quote or saying, make sure you have it word perfect, and check the stencil that your tattoo artist is using before you let the needle touch your skin. Quote tattoos don’t necessarily need to be simple letters on skin. They can be beautifully designed typographical masterpieces or they can be accompanied by a poignant image or symbol that adds to the meaning of the quote.
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Short but sweet, this text tattoo is a simple saying that can’t be attributed to any one person. Instead, it is a reminder to always have hope, no matter what. [source]
“I’d rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I’m not”. These powerful words are a reminder to the tattoo wearer to not pretend to be someone they’re not, or create a false image of themselves in the eyes of others. This short quote tattoo has some potent typography going on. The tattoo artist has used red ink to portray blood, adding to the seriousness with which his client views the quote. [source]
This quote tattoo is from the queen of femininity, Marilyn Monroe; “I don’t mind living in a man’s world, as long as I can be a woman in it.” Essentially, she’s found a solution for the battle between the sexes. The tattoo artist has included an image of Marilyn Monroe’s lips to add to the meaning of the quote. [source]
Simple typography spells out a powerful motivation for life in this quote tattoo; “The fearful are the failing”. By wearing this tattoo on their wrist, the tattoo owner is constantly reminded that all failures are born from fear. [source]
Three lines in a feminine font make up this inspirational quote tattoo that reads, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow”. [source]
Many quotes from the famous actor, James Dean, have become popular for text tattoos. He had an apt way of stating his ideas very simply yet powerfully. [source]
The quote in this tattoo comes from the 1997 film, Gummo, and reads, “Life is great, without it you’d be dead.” [source]
