These Instagram Captions Capture the Grounded Spirit of Earth Signs

The water signs—Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn—are known for their groundedness, security and ability to get things done. They're just as stable as the element symbolizing them.

They're hard-working, unwavering and more reliable than anything else. Sound familiar? Then you probably post pretty consistently to your Instagram page, too, never wanting to leave anyone out of the loop.

But since captioning is hard, why not turn to some dependable resources for a little help? We think these earthy quotes, selected just for these three signs, will do the trick.

For that photo of you hard at work on that project you've been pursuing forever:

"Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but because of lack of commitment."

-Vince Lombardi

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For flaunting your latest writing:

"Your words are building blocks of which you construct your life and future."

-Charles Capps

 

For showing off just how hard you're working:

"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings."

-Salvador Dalí

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For when you know it's all or nothing:

"Do or do not, there is no try."

-Yoda

 

For when you decide to treat yourself and it completely changes your day:

"The moment we indulge our affections, the earth is metamorphosed."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

For showing off that odd little collection of your favorite things:

"Collecting is more than just buying objects."

-Eli Broad

 

Also read about: What Your Virgo Decan Says About Your Personality

 

For when you're practicing self-care and know that other wellness will follow:

"Stability is everything. Being it emotional or physical. You need a solid ground to build everything on."

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For when you're striving to be near-flawless:

"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

-Vince Lombardi

 

For when you know you're being stubborn, and that it's actually one of your strengths:

"Stubborn people get themselves in a lot of trouble, but they also get things done."

-Anna Paquin

 

For when your love for your family and friends brings you success:

"Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery."

-Morihei Ueshiba

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For that flawless makeup-free selfie:

"Focus less on being beautiful, and more on being real."

-Bianca Sparacino

 

For when you haven't necessarily succeeded but you're still happy with where you are:

"We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it."

-Robert Baden-Powell

 

For when your analytical mind shines through:

"Curiosity begins as an act of tearing to pieces."

-Samuel Alexander

 

For sharing the family tradition that's been passed on to you:

"Traditions touch us, they connect us and they expand us."

-Rita Barreta Craig

 

Also read about: 20 Powerful Quotes That Capture the Spirit of Capricorn Season

 

For that pic with the people who've never let you down:

"Look out for the people who look out for you. Loyalty is everything."

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For the pic of a late night of hard work that you just know will pay off in the long run:

"Stay humble. Stay grounded. Remember what got you to that level—and that's hard work."

-Tim Howard

 

For that moment in nature that reminds you why you're so dedicated in the first place:

"Playfully crinkling through the leaves fills you with determination."

–Undertale

 

For when sticking in there gets you farther than actually being good at something:

"Thankfully, persistence is a great substitute for talent."

-Steve Martin

 

For when you splurge on something expensive, but you know it'll last you a lifetime:

"Things of quality have no fear of time."

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Also read about: The 6 Taurus Personality Types You'll Encounter in Life

 

For when you finally reach that goal you've been bragging about:

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments."

-Jim Rohn

 

For when your latest entrepreneurial venture is thriving:

"If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business."

-B.C. Forbes

 

For when all of that being patient finally pays off:

"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."

-Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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For when you're being the grown-up and responsible one—and accepting the power that comes with that:

"With great power comes great responsibility."

-Uncle Ben, Spider-Man

 

For when you feel like you need to explain why you're so critical sometimes:

"Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things."

-Winston Churchill

 

For when you recognize you don't actually know it all:

"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool."

–As You Like It, William Shakespeare

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If you're a Capricorn, click HERE to discover the dos and don'ts of being successful under your sign.