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
I really appreciated how this article pulled together such a wide range of powerful quotes, each paired with a bit of background that makes the wisdom feel more alive and grounded. What stood out to me is how many of these messages remind us that setbacks are not the end, but part of growth a perspective that’s easy to forget in hard times. I also like how the collection balances timeless voices like Confucius and Churchill with modern figures like Dwayne Johnson, making it relatable across generations. Out of all these, which quote do you personally turn to most often when you need that extra push to keep going?
Kavitha
Thank you for posting. Indeed setbacks are not the end, but part of one’s important growth in life.
One of my favorites is:
” 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”
John
As a Christian, I found this collection deeply moving, especially the quotes from Robert Schuller, Martin Luther King Jr., and C.S. Lewis. Schuller’s reminder that “problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines” speaks so clearly to how God often uses our struggles to redirect and refine us. It’s not the end; it’s the shaping.
MLK’s words about pressing forward, no matter the pace, echo the perseverance we’re called to walk in faith. And C.S. Lewis’s insight that “hardships prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny” reminds me that God’s plans often unfold through trials, not despite them.
Thank you for curating these. They’re more than just quotes; they’re anchors for the soul in stormy seasons. I’ll be coming back to this post whenever I need a dose of courage and perspective.
Alice
Thank you for posting. So glad that you found the content an anchor for those stormy seasons. It means a lot.
John
There’s something truly powerful about seeing struggle reframed through timeless wisdom. One quote that especially stood out was from Paulo Coelho: “Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there.” It’s a reminder that pain often has purpose even if we can’t see it yet. This section helped me reflect on how some of my lowest moments have shaped me the most. The brief bios of each quote’s author added another layer of meaning, showing the human depth behind the words.
Marion
Thank you for posting. It is very much appreciated.
Glad you enjoyed the bios. for each quote. Makes all the work. worthwhile. I agree that low moments in life do indeed shape us the most.
John