50 great phrases for tattoos (and their meaning)

In recent years, tattoos have become popular and there are several styles. This art has become specialized and has ceased to be a taboo to become something worth showing. Among the options that exist to choose from, a very original one is the phrases to be tattooed.

In addition to a graphic element or any decorative element, this is an option that more and more people are looking for. A phrase can reflect personality very well, the philosophy of a person or some important event in his life.

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50 great phrases to get tattooed

There are many famous phrases to choose from to get tattooed. Reflective, motivating, funny, philosophical words, all from great characters, or from a book or movie. Among all of them you can choose one that represents us.

Although currently tattoos can be reversed, it must be taken into account that it is something that will be carried by a long time and should cause us pride and satisfaction while we have it with us, that's why we have to choose well. Here you have

50 options of phrases to get tattooed.

1. Carpe Diem

A literal translation would be "harvest the day" referring to making the most of time.

2. Come, vidi, vici

A Latin phrase, "I came, saw and conquered" to remind us that we must fight for our goals. It has a component that alludes to high self-confidence.

3. Hakuna matata

"Live happy or live carefree" a line from the movie "The Lion King" to remind you that too much stress is not worth it.

4. Die with memories, not dreams

We do not have to live longing, it is better to accumulate experiences than what we do risk doing.

5. The essential is invisible to the eyes

Contained in the story The Little Prince, this phrase expresses that the value of things is not always in sight.

6. After all this time? Always

This phrase is for Harry Potter fans. It symbolizes the love that prevails after many years and many complications.

7. Je ne negrette laugh

From Edith Piaf's song, a phrase to tell the world that there is nothing to regret.

8. Mens healthy in healthy body

Ideal for those who know the importance of maintaining a healthy body.

9. Don’t worry, be happy

Taking up this phrase from a famous song, it certainly reflects joy for living and motivates others to do the same.

10. Feet what do I want them for, if I have wings to fly

An inspiring and romantic phrase that is awarded to Frida Kahlo, undoubtedly very beautiful to tattoo.

11. Life is beautiful

A tattoo with this phrase to remember that despite adversity, life is beautiful.

12. Be yourself

A short but meaningful concept. Always be yourself.

13. forever

A word with great force in its meaning. Ideal to remember something that you want to have forever.

14. All you need is love

It is the title of a famous song by The Beatles. It is a phrase to tell the world that the only thing that matters is love.

15. Fly high

This tattoo phrase also has the opportunity to be completed with a very artistic typography or design and make it look great.

16. The truth will make us free

A very deep concept that talks about honesty with others and with ourselves to find freedom.

17. Love est vitae essentia

This Latin phrase that says "Love is the essence of life" is a beautiful phrase to tattoo.

18. I can resist everything except temptation

A great phrase from Oscar Wilde

19. Alea jacta is

"The luck is cast" a phrase for the most intrepid and who live life to the extreme trusting in fate and luck.

20. Dei fortioribus Adsunt

A Latin phrase that means "The gods are with the strong."

21. Forever young

Two words to express that the soul can always remain young.

22. Cogito ergo sum

The famous phrase "I think therefore I am" acquires a more interesting aura when tattooing in Latin.

23. Stay strong

Ideal to remember that you always have to keep fighting with strength.

24. Flying with my own wings

Without a doubt a beautiful phrase for tattoo that reflects freedom and independence.

25. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional

Although there will always be difficult situations, the way they are faced is in each one.

26. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to tell the difference.

A very long phrase for the riskiest who have no problem in expressing something long and meaningful on their body.

27. Every breath is a second chance

Each breath and breath is the ideal moment to change or go where we want.

28. We know what we are, but not what we could be.

William Shakespeare gave us this great phrase that he may well wear in a tattoo.

29. Master of my destiny, captain of my soul

For those who know how to be in control of their life and their future.

30. Train yourself to let go of everything you fear losing.

This quote from Master Yoda from Star Wars is not only for fans of the saga. Anyone who believes that fear must be lost in order to grow can use it as a tattoo.

31. Not all who wander are lost

A Tolkien phrase that encourages you to keep looking and not stay static.

33. Happiness is a journey, not a destination

A way to remember that the goal is not at the end but on the journey.

34. Inhale the future, exhale the past

A phrase for a tattoo with a very important message in a few words that reflects the importance of breathing and leaving behind what has already happened.

35. Si vis amari, love

"If you want to be loved, love." Another Latin phrase that expresses the power of love.

36. My father is my angel, my mother is my life

A phrase as a tribute to parents.

37. And may tomorrow come true what I dream of at night

Undoubtedly a very motivating phrase to remember every day that you have to get up to fight for what you dream of.

38. Laugh as much as you breathe, love as much as you live

It is important to remember that a good attitude towards life and towards the people around us are vital to feeling happy.

39. Sometimes you have to fall before you fly

Few words and a lot of inspiration and motivation to overcome problems.

40. Choose life

Choose life, a short phrase but with a lot of impact.

41. Be her now

This tattoo phrase is perfect with a small typeface and in a place with little space like the wrist.

42. Life goes on

"Life goes on" as a reminder that good and bad happen, and life goes on.

43. Never a victim, forever a fighter

A phrase to tattoo and express that the attitude in the face of adversity is one of struggle and not defeat.

44. if you can dream it you can do it

Walt Disney expressed in this sentence the importance of acting according to our dreams and making them come true.

45. La calme é la virtú dei forti

"Calm is the virtue of the strong" This phrase to tattoo and show that calm is not for the weak.

46. I frutti proibiti sono i più dulci

"The forbidden fruit is the sweetest" a bold phrase to say a lot in a few words.

47. Family is where life begins and love does not end.

A phrase to understand that the united family can be the most important pillar.

48. Love is so short and oblivion is so long

Pablo Neruda in this sentence expresses how fleeting love can be.

49. Libertas inestimabilis res est

"Freedom is beyond all price." This phrase for tattooing is ideal for people who value their freedom above all else.

50. If you want peace prepare for war

A phrase of Roman origin with great force and ideal to wear in a tattoo.