Amid life’s trials and tribulations, finding solace can often seem like an insurmountable task. Yet, throughout history, humans have found refuge in the wisdom of others—be it through literature, philosophy, or the simple power of words. Quotes, in particular, have a unique ability to encapsulate complex emotions and offer guidance in times of turmoil. In this article, we’ll explore 70 quotes that can provide comfort and perspective when things seem at their worst.
- “This too shall pass.” – Persian adage
- “When you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
- “Amid winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus
- “The darkest nights produce the brightest stars.” – John Green
- “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “The only way out is through.” – Robert Frost
- “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford
- “The sun himself is weak when he first rises and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” – Charles Dickens
- “Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually, it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong
- “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis
- “When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.” – Haruki Murakami
- “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
- “We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” – Kenji Miyazawa
- “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” – Robert H. Schuller
- “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.” – Helen Keller
- “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou
- “The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” – Chinese Proverb
- “The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it.” – Epicurus
- “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
- “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” – Maya Angelou
- “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene
- “When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.” – Unknown
- “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
- “The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us but those who win battles we know nothing about.” – Unknown
- “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
- “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lou Holtz
- “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou
- “Sometimes our light goes out, but it is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.” – Albert Schweitzer
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
- “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela
- “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that count.” – Winston Churchill
- “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” – Satchel Paige
- “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw
- “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
- “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll
- “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.'” – Mary Anne Radmacher
- “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
- “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis
- “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon
- “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
- “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson
- “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen R. Covey
- “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” – Ann Landers
- “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
- “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer
- “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle
- “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” – Truman Capote
- “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” – Roy T. Bennett
- “Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.” – Roy T. Bennett
- “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan
- “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
- “The road to success and the road to failure are almost the same.” – Colin R. Davis
- “If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission.” – Anonymous
- “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Anonymous
- “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe
- “A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” – Unknown
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
- “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Anonymous
- “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman
- “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
- “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Zig Ziglar
- “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” – Thomas Paine
- “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
- “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Conclusion:
In the journey of life, we all face moments of despair and difficulty. However, amidst the chaos, it’s essential to remember that adversity is often the catalyst for growth and resilience. These 70 quotes serve as reminders that, no matter how tough things may seem, there is always hope, strength, and wisdom to be found. So, the next time you find yourself struggling, take solace in the power of these words and know that brighter days lie ahead. Comment here
