If you are going through a difficult period in your life right now, then we hope that these inspirational quotes for hard times will uplift you and help you to deal what we will all face in our lives.
It appears that negativity is far too common these days. It comes from the 24/7 news, at work and into our daily lives.
Uplifting quotes can give us the courage to face our fears. To get back up, and get us back on track again.
I have had my fair share of challenges, and been down in the trenches. If I can be of benefit and help to just one person through the content on this site, all the hard work and research will have been worthwhile.
1). There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there……. Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho: He is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist who was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is best known for his novel called The Alchemist and he also created the Paulo Coelho Foundation.
2). Hard times, when held with open hands and a tender heart, can prepare us for the future……..Cindee Snider Re
Cindee Snider Re: She lives in Wisconsin with her husband Tony, and 5 children. Her passions include poetry, photography, and her favorite tea Earl Gray.
3). You’re going to go through tough times – that’s life. But I say, ‘Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.’ See the positive in negative events……… Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen: He is an American pastor and author, who was born in Houston, Texas. His books have been ranked number one on The New York Times Best Seller list.
4). Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall…..Confucius
Confucius: He was a Chinese teacher, editor, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. He is also credited with having edited many of the Chinese classic texts including all of the Five Classics.
5). Who do you spend time with? Criticizers or encouragers? Surround yourself with those who believe in you. Your life is too important for anything less………. Steve Goodier
6). Going through challenging things can teach you a lot, and they also make you appreciate the times that aren’t so challenging……Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher: She was an American actress and writer who was born in Burbank, California. She was best known for playing the part of Princess Leia in the famous Star Wars films. For this role, she was nominated for four Saturn Awards.
7). Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all………… Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie: He was a pioneer in public speaking and personality development. He became famous by showing others how to become successful. His book “How To Win Friends and Influence People” has sold more than 10 million copies and has been translated into many languages.
8). Encourage yourself, believe in yourself, and love yourself. Never doubt who you are……….. Stephanie Lahart.
Stephanie Lahart: She is an author, poet, and youth motivational speaker who lives in California. She is best known for her Black Girl quotes and Exquisite Black Queen quotes.
9). Inside of a ring or out, ain’t nothing wrong with going down. It’s staying down that’s wrong… Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali: He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. He was recognized as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
10). If you feel like giving up, give up on that feeling and give in to the realization there are endless possibilities waiting to be discovered before you…..Tom Althouse
11). All of life is a test and we all have our challenges to meet……. Marjory Sheba
Marjory Sheba: She is an award-winning author and international speaker. She is the President of See The World Save The World, which is a non-profit organization. It is dedicated to improving lives in impoverished regions of the world.
12). There are no great people in this world, only great challenges that ordinary people rise to meet………… William Frederick Halsey, Jr.
William Frederick Halsey, Jr: He was a Fleet Admiral in the United States Navy, who was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He is only one of four individuals to have attained the rank of fleet admiral in the US Navy.
13). When the going gets tough, the tough get going………Joseph Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy: He was an American businessman and investor, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He is best known for the achievements of his children, especially his sons, Jack, Bobby, and Ted in the political area of the United States.
14). Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines…. Robert Schuller
Robert Schuller: He was an American pastor, motivational speaker,r and author, who was born in Alton, Iowa. He was best known for his weekly Hour of Power television program, which ran for 40 years.
15). Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful……….. Joshua J. Marine
Joshua J. Marine: He is an American author who is an author who is best known for his quotes.
16) A big part of being a well-adjusted person is accepting that you can’t be good at everything……… Kelly Williams Brown
17). You must do the thing you think you cannot do. – Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt: – She was born in 1884 in Manhattan, New York City, and is recorded as being First Lady to have served the longest period in the USA with her husband Franklin D Roosevelt. She lost her parents and one of her brother’s at an early age.
She was always a champion of the underdog, especially when it came to human rights such as race. She commanded such deep respect and admiration for her work and support for organizations such as the United Nations.
18). One word of encouragement can be enough to spark someone’s motivation to continue with a difficult challenge………….. Roy T. Bennett
19). Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you; they’re supposed to help you discover who you are………..Bernice Johnson Reagon
Bernice Johnson Reagon: She is a composer, scholar, and social activist, who was born in Dougherty County, Georgia. She is best known as a founding member Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee’s (SNCC) Freedom Singers.
20). If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward…………. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King: He was a Christian clergyman who advocated social change through non-violent means. In 1963 King organized a march on Washington, D.C. that drew 200,000 people demanding equal rights for minorities. In 1964 King won the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming at the time the youngest recipient ever. James Earl Ray shot him to death in 1968 while visiting Memphis, Tennessee.
21). You’ve got to stay strong to be strong in tough times……...Tilman J. Fertitta
Tilman J. Fertitta: He is an American businessman and television personality, who was born in Galveston, Texas. He is the CEO, and sole owner of Landry’s, Inc., which is one of the largest restaurant corporations in the U.S. He is listed on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans.
22). You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it……….. Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou: She was an American author, poet, singer, and civil rights activist, who was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She is best known for a series of autobiographies, which brought her fame and international recognition.
23). You were given this life because you were strong enough to live it……Unknown
24). Never give up. Things may be hard, but if you quit trying they’ll never get better. Stop worrying and start trusting God. It will be worth it………Germany Kent
Germany Kent: She is an American author, journalist, businesswoman, author, and philanthropist, who was born in Greenville, Mississippi. She has appeared on ABC, CBS, and NBC and has authored several books, including a national bestseller, called ” You Are What You Tweet “.
25). I like to use the hard times of the past to motivate me today…… Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson: He is an American actor and producer, who was born in Hayward, California. He is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time because his films have earned over $3.4 billion in North America alone. He was a professional wrestler in the WWE before pursuing this successful acting career.
26). To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist…..Gail Sheehy.
Gail Sheehy: She is an American author and journalist, who was born in born in Mamaroneck, New York. She has written for major magazines such as Vanity Fair and New York Magazine and is the author of 17 books.
27). Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up………Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison: He was an American inventor and businessman, who was born in Milan, Ohio. He has been rightly described as the greatest inventor in America. His inventions covered important areas such as communication, electric power, and motion pictures.
28). Encouragement is like water to the soul, it makes everything grow…….. Chris Burkmenn
29). If you fell down yesterday, stand up today………H.G. Wells
H.G. Wells: He was an English writer, who was born in Bromley, Kent in England. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often been referred to as the father of science fiction.
30). Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall…..Confucius
Confucius: He was a Chinese teacher, editor, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. He is also credited with having edited many of the Chinese classic texts including all of the Five Classics.
31). Tough times never last, but tough people do……..Robert H. Schuller
Robert Schuller: He was an American pastor, motivational speaker, and author, who was born in Alton, Iowa. He was best known for his weekly Hour of Power television program, which ran for 40 years.
32). Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending……Carl Bard
33). Encourage yourself, believe in yourself, and love yourself. Never doubt who you are……Stephanie Lahart
Stephanie Lahart: She is an author, poet, and youth motivational speaker who lives in California. She is best known for her Black girl quotes and Exquisite Black Queen quotes.
34) Courage is one step ahead of fear……..Coleman Young
Coleman Young: He was an American politician, who was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He served as mayor of Detroit, Michigan, and was the first African-American mayor of Detroit.
35). And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about………… Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami: He is a Japanese writer, who was born in Kyoto, Japan. His books are best sellers have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 50 languages. He has been awarded various awards, including the Franz Kafka Prize.
36). Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny….. C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis: He was a theologian and a writer, who was born in Belfast, N. Ireland. He worked in Oxford and Cambridge unniversites. He is best known for his non-fiction works such as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy.
37). If you fell down yesterday, stand up today……….H.G. Wells
H.G. Wells: He was an English writer, who was born in Bromley, Kent in England. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often been referred to as the father of science fiction.
38). Life is at its best when everything has fallen out of place, and you decide that you’re going to fight to get them right, not when everything is going your way and everyone is praising you……Thisuri Wanniarachchi.
Thisuri Wanniarachchi: She is a Sri Lankan author, who began her writing career at the age of 14, on her book called Colombo Streets. This won her a State Literary award.
39). If you are going through hell, keep going…… Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill: He was born in 1874 and was the British Prime Minister during World War II, and was famous for his leadership during this significant period. He was also a writer and historian, winning the Nobel Prize for Literature.
40). Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else……. Les Brown
Les Brown: He is an author and American motivational speaker, who was born in Miami, Florida. He was also a former politician when he was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
41). If someone is strong enough to bring you down, show them you are strong enough to get back up…… A. Josland
42). Hard times always lead to something great………… Betsey Johnson
Betsey Johnson: She is an American fashion designer, who was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut. She is best known for her whimsical, yet feminine designs.
43). Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all………Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie: He was a pioneer in public speaking and personality development, who was born in Maryville, Missouri. He became famous by showing others how to become successful. His book “How To Win Friends and Influence People” has sold more than 10 million copies and has been translated into many languages.
44). Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact……….. William James
William James: He was an American psychologist plus philosopher, who was born in New York City, New York. He was deemed one of the most influential U.S. philosophers of his time and has been thought of as the father of American psychology.
45) No one is going to hand me success. I must go out and get it myself. That’s why I’m here. To dominate. To conquer. Both the world and myself………Unknown
46) It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop……………. Confucius
Confucius: He was a Chinese teacher, editor, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. He is also credited with having edited many of the Chinese classic texts including all of the Five Classics.
47) Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves………. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau: He was an American poet, and philosopher, who was born in Concord, Massachusetts. He was a leading transcendentalist and was best known for his book called Walden, and his essay called Civil Disobedience.