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17). The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests……Epictetus
Epictetus: He was a Greek Stoic philosopher who was born in Hierapolis, Phrygia. He published his teachings in his Discourses and Enchiridion.
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18). The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly……Buddha
Buddha: Siddhārtha Gautama was born in Lumbini, Shakya Republic, and is recognized as the primary figure in Buddhism. Known as the Buddha, he was a monk and religious leader on whose teachings Buddhism was founded.
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19). New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings……. Lao Tzu
Lao-Tzu: – Lao Tzu (6th century BC) is believed to have been a Chinese philosopher and the reputed author of the “Tao te Ching,” the principal text of Taoist thought. He is considered the father of Chinese Taoism.
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20). 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.
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More Uplifting Quotes For Difficult Times:

21). The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail……..Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela. – He was South Africa’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election and served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was also an activist for peace and a philanthropist.
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22). Once you have perceived that life is very cruel, the only response is to live with as much humanity, humor and freedom as you can…… Sarah Kane
Sarah Kane: She was an English playwright who was born in Brentwood, Essex, England. Her plays deal with redemptive love and pain.
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23). Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it……. Helen Keller
Helen Keller: was the deaf-blind woman who became a role model for millions of people. In 1964, Helen was awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award, by President Lyndon Johnson. A year later she was elected to the Women’s Hall of Fame at the New York World’s Fair.
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24). The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work…….. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey: She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and rose from nothing, to become the richest African American woman of the 20th century. She is now one of the most powerful women in the world, a millionaire in her thirties, a great philanthropist, but it must be remembered that she started out with nothing.
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25). No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow…….. 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.
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26). Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be……. Unknown
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27). No one can make you feel inferior without your consent…….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 was always a champion of the underdog, especially when it came to human rights such as racial. She commanded such deep respect and admiration for her work and support for organizations such as the United Nations.
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28). You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. …….Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius: He was a Stoic philosopher, who was born in Rome. He was the last emperor of the Pax Romana, which was an age of stability and peace in the Roman Empire.
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29). You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens…… Louise L. Hay
Louise L. Hay: She was an American motivational author, who was born in Los Angeles, California. She was the founder of Hay House and has authored several self-help books.
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We do hope that these uplifting quotes for difficult times can help you in some way, especially during these unprecedented and uncertain times.

This post is such a comforting reminder that resilience is built one quote, one moment of hope at a time. I especially loved the line from Robert Frost—“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” That quiet strength really speaks to me. The whole collection feels like a warm hand on your shoulder during tough seasons. Thank you for curating something so thoughtful and encouraging!
Kiersti
Glad you found the collection of use as life can hit us hard at times. Love your analogy of ” The whole collection feels like a warm hand on your shoulder during tough seasons.” Thank you.
John
This post truly spoke to me. During my job search, I faced two painful rejections after failing the written exams. It was discouraging, but instead of giving up, I treated those failures as fuel to improve. I studied harder, stayed focused, and when I applied to the third company, I finally got hired. That moment felt like a quiet victory over self-doubt.
Margaret Thatcher’s quote, “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it,” perfectly captures that journey. Knowing she rose from Grantham to become the UK’s first female Prime Minister makes her words even more inspiring. Persistence really does pay off.
Thank you for this uplifting collection. It didn’t just offer quotes; it offered hope.
Hi Alice
So glad you enjoyed the content and above all it was of hope to you. I love the way you treated failures as fuel to improve.
John