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.
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