“Once a queen or king of Narnia, always a king or queen of Narnia.”

These words, uttered by Aslan in the film, will bring a smile to any fan of the films or books. The Great Lion Aslan represented Christ himself, according to the author, and his words serve as the glue that holds the story together.

“We are all between the paws of the true Aslan.”

This quote from The Last Battle provides inspiration for Narnia fans and Christians alike, reminding us that no matter what happens in life, someone is watching over us and taking care of us. In The Last Battle, the words are uttered by Tirian to comfort Jill when she was afraid.

“Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe, but he’s good. He’s the king, I tell you.”

This Chronicles of Narnia quote is accompanied by a graphic of a lion for extra emphasis. These words were spoken by Mr. Beaver, who, along with his wife Mrs. Beaver, was the first Narnian Susan and Peter met after venturing into Narnia. While this is a description of Aslan, Christians can also apply it to another King.

“But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.”

What better illustration of the underlying Christian themes in the Narnia books? These words were uttered by Aslan in reply to Lucy and her brother’s desire to come back to Narnia. He’s reassuring them that even though they’ll go back home, they’ll never forget him. They came to know him in Narnia for a while so that they’ll know him better when they return to where they belong.

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something, but I can’t accept not trying.”

This quote is from basketball legend Michael Jordan, who is named on the NBA website as the greatest basketball player of all time. This quote reminds coaches and teams that no matter whether you win or lose, the real success is in perseverance and hard work.

“Don’t go to the grave with life unused.”

Bobby Bowden, retired coach of the Florida State Seminoles, provides this quote, which can be applied to all areas of life. This quote reminds its wearer to always live life to the fullest, making the most of each moment.

“The truth is, many people set rules to keep from making decisions.”

Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski is a man of action. The coach has led a championship team in his more than three decades at Duke, coaching the U.S. men’s basketball team to a gold medal win in the 2008 Summer Olympics. This quote captures Coach Krzyzewski’s commitment to living through action, not words, and will remind coaches and players to stay focused on what’s really important: playing a good game.

“The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it.”

Add this to the many spirited motivational quotes of retired football coach and author Lou Holtz. Holtz is known for his quick wit, which he displays while guesting on radio programs and ESPN, where he’s a college football analyst. Now a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, this quote will inspire a smile from anyone who sees it.

These quotes come from some of the best political minds of all time, reminding our country of the hard-earned lessons we’ve learned over the years.

“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer but the right answer.”

It doesn’t get much better than John F. Kennedy. The quote on these t shirts with sayings came from the man himself, reminding us that in the end, we’re all part of the same country, whether Republican, Democrat, or independent.

“We are the change that we seek.”

Whether you’re an Obama fan or not, you can’t deny this is a profound statement from the current President of the United States. In order to see the change, we must first be the change.

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.”

Before Barack Obama said it, Ronald Reagan told us to look to ourselves to make the changes needed in the world.

“In politics, if you want something said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.”

For the women out there, Margaret Thatcher has this political statement that is sure to raise a few eyebrows.

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great to bear.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech has gone down in history as one of the most important speeches of all time. This quote summarizes his philosophy—a philosophy that is still relevant today.

Whatever your political affiliation, political t shirts with sayings allow you to always stay true to what you believe, as well as expressing your love for politics wherever you go.

“Some people care too much. I think it’s called love.”

These words came from the creator of Winnie the Pooh himself, A.A. Milne. While Milne became beloved for his Winnie the Pooh books, the author was a playwright and poet whose work included several story and poetry collections, screenplays, and more than thirty plays.

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”

E.E. Cummings penned these words, which can serve as a mantra to today’s hard-working grown-up. With his words often quoted by those needing inspiration for following their dreams, E.E. Cummings was a popular early 20^th-century poet.

“I never found a companion that was as companionable as solitude.”

For the person who would prefer to be left alone to enjoy reading literature, this quote from Henry David Thoreau gets the message across clearly as one of the t shirts with quotations. This quote goes back a little bit further than the others—to the 1800s. Thoreau is best known for his essay Civil Disobedience, which supported the right of citizens to protest government when something goes against their moral conscience.

“To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else.”

Sometimes we need little reminders of the fact that life is precious and we should enjoy every moment. Emily Dickenson knew the value of time management even in the 1800s. While Dickenson is a respected poet today, many of her poems went unpublished until after her death. These t shirts with quotations help ensure her words continue to be shared with the world at large.

Literary t shirts with quotations help express your love for literature while commenting on modern society. In a sense, these t shirts with quotations help merge the past with the present.

Available

If you’re going to a breakup, nothing can be more liberating than heading out on the town with your friends. Boldly announce your new single status to the world with this one-word statement.

High-Maintenance

Similar to the t shirts with phrases that state “You can’t afford me,” a t shirt that reads “high-maintenance” lets the world know that you’re high-maintenance and proud of it.

Artist

Express your love for what you do, whether it’s being an artist, writer, painter, welder, engineer… You get the picture. That one word expresses your passion, along with inspiring you to keep working at what you love the most.

Bride/Groom

Perfect for your wedding weekend, buy these t shirts with phrases in groups. Buy t shirts that read bride, groom, bridesmaid, maid of honor, flower girl, best man, groomsman, and more. You can even have one for the father of the bride and mother of the bride. These make great gifts for your entire wedding party.

.com

Perfect for the web designer, aspiring dot-com entrepreneur, or just a true fan of the web and all it offers, this .com lets the world know where your heart is.

Don’t like any of these? The good news is, you can choose your own word. Simply choose that word you think best sums you up and pick your style, size, and color to have it custom-made for you.

“Be obscure clearly.”

E.B. White is best known as the author of Charlotte’s Web, but the full text of this quote: “Be obscure clearly. Be wild of tongue in the way we can understand” is the mantra of writers everywhere. You don’t have to be a writer to relate to its message, though, which is all about clear communication in a sometimes unclear world.

“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

You may not know how to spell it, but if you watched Mary Poppins as a child, you’re familiar with the silly, yet magical-sounding word sung by Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke in the movie. This one word, displayed on some of Quotemetees.com’s custom quotes on t shirts, is sure to bring smiles everywhere you go.

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.”

Both inspirational and fun, this quote from Dr. Seuss expresses your individuality and encourages others to do the same.

“’Sometimes,’ said Pooh, ‘the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.’”

Who would have thought so much wisdom could come from a little bear? Actually, multi-talented author and poet A.A. Milne penned these words, through the voice of his fictional creation Winnie the Pooh. This is one of the custom quotes on t shirts that both inspires and invokes nostalgia in everyone who reads it.

“I want an Oompa-Loompa.”

Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory has now bridged two generations, with the 1964 book, 1971 film, and 2005 remake. These words, uttered by bratty Veruca in the film, will appeal to anyone who loved the movie growing up.

The child in all of us cries out for these fun whimsy/fairytale custom quotes on t shirts available from quotemetees.com in a variety of fun font styles.