Life is full of challenges, and there are moments when the weight of difficulties can seem overwhelming. In these tough times, words of wisdom and encouragement can offer solace, strength, and hope. These 44 quotes, from various sources including renowned authors, philosophers, and public figures, are designed to inspire and help you persevere through life’s hardships.
44 Quotes to Help Get Through Hard Times
1. “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford
2. “The darkest nights produce the brightest stars.” – Vironika Tugaleva
3. “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” – Robert H. Schuller
4. “What does not kill me, makes me stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
5. “The only way out is through.” – Robert Frost
6. “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
7. “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes
along.'” – Eleanor Roosevelt
8. “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” – Will Rogers
9. “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” – Molière
10. “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis
11. “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a
sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” – Elisabeth Kübler – Ross
12. “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi
13. “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
14. “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” – John Powell
15. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
16. “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” – Elbert Hubbard
17. “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” – Zig Ziglar
18. “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill
19. “We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” – Jimmy Dean
20. “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle
21. “Every storm runs out of rain.” – Maya Angelou
22. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
23. “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” – Ambrose Redmoon
24. “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” – Napoleon Hill
25. “The best way out is always through.” – Robert Frost
26. “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” – English Proverb (has no single author as it’s part of traditional wisdom)
27. “The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” – Chinese Proverb (has no single author as it’s part of traditional wisdom)
28. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
29. “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
30. “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou
31. “Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson
32. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
33. “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” – Victor Hugo
34. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
35. “Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.” – William Arthur Ward
36. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
37. “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” – Norman Schwarzkopf
38. “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” – Conrad Hilton
39. “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
40. “A bend in the road is not the end of the road… unless you fail to make the turn.” – Helen Keller
41. “The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground.” – Unknown (Common expression, no definitive single author, but if we were to assign a more known figure, we could associate it with the general
concept of perseverance as seen in works by various self – help authors. Here we can leave it as is as it’s part of common wisdom)
42. “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
43. “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” – Robert T. Kiyosaki
44. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne
Conclusion
These 44 quotes serve as a powerful reminder that hard times are a part of life’s journey, but they are not insurmountable. They encourage you to face difficulties with courage, to find hope in the midst of despair, and to use challenges as opportunities for growth. When life gets tough, let these words inspire you to keep moving forward, to adapt, and to believe in a better future. Remember, every difficult moment can be a stepping – stone to something greater.
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