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.
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