12 Famous Vision Quotes: Perspectives from Jung, Mandela, and Keller

Some people already have a clear idea of their destination, while others are still trying to figure it out.

Both are okay. This post is designed to inspire you as you create a clear vision for yourself.

At Grid Society, we call this vision your Orange Grid™. It is the mental picture that you hold in your mind of your future self. It is the person you see yourself becoming and the life you see yourself building. More than just a destination, your Orange Grid is the anchor for your dreams and ambitions. It is what keeps you steady while you move through the noise of everyday life.

When we ask you, "What is your Orange Grid?" you should be able to define it clearly.

The quotes below all point to the same principle: growth begins when you can clearly see where you are going.

If you want to start really visualising and put the quotes below into practice, try the Grid Society Morning Reset - Instant access Workshop  It includes a dedicated visualisation section that you can do for just 5 minutes each morning to keep your focus sharp.

Below are 12 recognised voices who understood the importance of vision.

ONE

“If you don’t have a vision, you’re going to be stuck in what you know. And the only thing you know is what you’ve already seen.”

Iyanla Vanzant

American author, spiritual teacher and television host.

TWO

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”

Carl Jung

Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology.

THREE

“Make your vision so clear that your fears become irrelevant.”

Kerwin Rae

Australian business strategist, entrepreneur and motivational speaker

FOUR

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”

Helen Keller

American author and disability rights advocate.

FIVE

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

Former First Lady of the United States, diplomat and human rights advocate.

SIX

“Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.”

Oprah Winfrey

Media executive, talk show host and founder of OWN Network.

SEVEN

“The path from dreams to success does exist.”

Kalpana Chawla

Indian-American astronaut and aerospace engineer.

EIGHT

“Begin with the end in mind.”

Stephen R. Covey

Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

NINE

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible”

 Tony Robbins

American author, life strategist and peak performance coach.

TEN

“Vision without action is just a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

South African anti-apartheid leader, political activist and President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

ELEVEN

“We are stubborn on vision. We are flexible on details.”

Jeff Bezos

Founder of Amazon and space exploration company Blue Origin.

TWELEVE

“If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Walt Disney

American entrepreneur, animator and founder of The Walt Disney Company.