ᐅ143+ Inspirational Quotes About Life and Struggles

“The struggle of life is one of our greatest blessings. It makes us patient, sensitive

"The struggle of life is one of our greatest blessings. It makes us patient, sensitive, and Godlike. It teaches us that although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Helen Keller

“Life has taught me that you can’t control someone’s loyalty. No matter how good

“Life has taught me that you can’t control someone’s loyalty. No matter how good you are to them, doesn’t mean that they will treat you the same. No matter how much they mean to you, doesn’t mean that they will value you the same. Sometimes the people you love the most, turn out to be the people you can trust the least.” – Trent Shelton

“Don’t feel entitled to anything you didn’t sweat and struggle for.”

“Don't feel entitled to anything you didn't sweat and struggle for.” – Marian Wright Edelman

“Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you

“Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.” – Orison Swett Marden

“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.”

“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.” – Thomas A. Edison

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi

“Real difficulties can be overcome; it is the imaginary ones that are unconquerable.”

“Real difficulties can be overcome; it is the imaginary ones that are unconquerable.” – Theodore Newton Vail

“Struggle is the food from which change is made, and the best time to make the most

“Struggle is the food from which change is made, and the best time to make the most of a struggle is when it’s right in front of your face.” – Danny Dreyer

“Remember that in difficult times, we don’t give up. We don’t discard our highest ideals.

“Remember that in difficult times, we don't give up. We don't discard our highest ideals. No! We rise up to meet them.” – Michelle Obama

“I’m thankful for my struggle because, without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled across my

“I’m thankful for my struggle because, without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.” – Alex Elle

“Because some people see a wall, and assume that’s the end of their journey.

“Because some people see a wall, and assume that's the end of their journey. Others see it, and decide it's just the beginning.” – Angeline Trevena

“The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known

“The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” – Elizabeth Kübler-Ross

“You can overcome anything if you don’t bellyache.”

“You can overcome anything if you don't bellyache.” – Bernard M. Baruch

“Whatever the struggle, continue the climb. It may be only one step to the summit.”

“Whatever the struggle, continue the climb. It may be only one step to the summit.” – Diane Westlake

“There’s nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.”

“There’s nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.” – Woody Hayes

“Don’t give up in times of difficulty. Persevere on as there will be an end to these.”

“Don't give up in times of difficulty. Persevere on as there will be an end to these.” – Edward Dunedin

“Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone

“Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” – Lou Holtz

“Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may

“Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourself a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles.” – Helen Keller

“We don’t develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times

“We don't develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.” – Barbara De Angelis

“And even though things won’t always go your way, I have no doubt that you can overcome.”

“And even though things won't always go your way, I have no doubt that you can overcome.” – Julie Hebert

“One who conquers the sea today is ready to conquer the ocean tomorrow.

“One who conquers the sea today is ready to conquer the ocean tomorrow.” – Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t cry to give up, cry to keep going.”

“Don't cry to give up, cry to keep going.” – Eric Thomas

“Difficult roads always lead to beautiful destinations.”

“Difficult roads always lead to beautiful destinations.” – Zig Ziglar

“Expect obstacles and face them head on. They are going to come up so the way you

“Expect obstacles and face them head on. They are going to come up so the way you handle them is what makes all the difference.” – Lance Dale

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.”

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” – Molière

“As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people.”

“As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin

“We are all faced with challenges at some point in our life, challenges that we did not

“We are all faced with challenges at some point in our life, challenges that we did not create. Challenges that happened beyond our control. The difference is how we respond to these challenges. You can adopt the attitude there is nothing you can do, or you can see the challenge as your call to action.” – Catherine Pulsifer

“Whenever you feel life is challenging or things are just not working out, review and assess

“Whenever you feel life is challenging or things are just not working out, review and assess your most important values. This will help reinforce the confidence and clarity you need to improve your current situation.” – Brandon Stanberg

“To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals, this

“To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals, this alone is worth the struggle.” – William Osler

“When we face a life storm, our faith is challenged most often by God’s seeming

“When we face a life storm, our faith is challenged most often by God's seeming silence when we need him the most. Life storms help us to explore the reality of trust, when circumstances challenge our faith and tempt us to doubt God's promises.” – John Krohn PhD

“Don’t be afraid to have goals and dreams. Even in the face of haters and those who do not

“Don’t be afraid to have goals and dreams. Even in the face of haters and those who do not believe in you, don’t stop dreaming.” – Auliq Ice

“Have your one good cry, pick your chin up, smile, and move on to the positive.”

“Have your one good cry, pick your chin up, smile, and move on to the positive.” – Auliq Ice

“In the darkest time, I have always believed, the light will shine.”

“In the darkest time, I have always believed, the light will shine.” – Lailah Gifty Akita

“Only by facing your demons can you stop them from having power over you.”

“Only by facing your demons can you stop them from having power over you.” – Auliq Ice

“Some people swim as fast as they can. Faster than most. They can never stop and

“Some people swim as fast as they can. Faster than most. They can never stop and rest for long, and they never reach their destination, for they are constantly swimming upstream. But eventually they become strong, in their own way.” – Robert Black

“Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want

“Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.”

“Once you make it to your point of making it, you’ll appreciate the struggle.”

“Once you make it to your point of making it, you'll appreciate the struggle.” – Nas

“Things always get better with time, just wait and see.”

“Things always get better with time, just wait and see.” – Clavel Nelson

“You need an immense amount of courage to stay the course and struggle even

“You need an immense amount of courage to stay the course and struggle even when you are almost ready to give up on life, so take courage and don’t let go till you win.”

“The road to overcoming your fears could lead you to unbearable places but sometimes

“The road to overcoming your fears could lead you to unbearable places but sometimes such gives you an edge than nothing else could give.” – Auliq Ice

“There are a lot of complications in life that we have no control over which we leave

“There are a lot of complications in life that we have no control over which we leave to God, so why do we complicate the things that we have control over and it is much simpler than we think?” – Islam Bakli

“As much as this will not be easy, it’s better to choose life even through the struggles.”

“As much as this will not be easy, it’s better to choose life even through the struggles.”

“When the storms do come; you can only allow them to slow you down, but don’t let them

“When the storms do come; you can only allow them to slow you down, but don't let them stop you, there will be delays, detours, and disappointments but you have to keep pushing through it.” – Bernard Kelvin Clive

“Sometimes when hardships knock, it’s just life. Do not take it personal.”

“Sometimes when hardships knock, it’s just life. Do not take it personal.” – Naide Obiang

“A good strategy of life is obvious: When the right path is found, it must be walked no

“A good strategy of life is obvious: When the right path is found, it must be walked no matter how hard it is and the precious target this path destined to must be arrived at by defeating every difficulty encountered.” – Mehmet Murat ildan

“Don’t fill life with struggles, fill life with joy. A flower always struggles to survive, but it

“Don’t fill life with struggles, fill life with joy. A flower always struggles to survive, but it never forgets to bloom with joy.” – Debasish Mridha

“In life, we all struggle and strive to make progress. When will you know you’ve

“In life, we all struggle and strive to make progress. When will you know you've reached success? A billion dollars is a good sign, but there's a better one, humility.” – Naveen Jain

“A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings

“A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements.” – Orison Swett Marden

“Just because those around you do not constantly tell you what they are going

“Just because those around you do not constantly tell you what they are going through in their personal life, it does not mean they are living in a fairy tale.” – Auliq Ice

“Struggles are a part of life but they are not the totality of what life entails so we must

“Struggles are a part of life but they are not the totality of what life entails so we must remember to discover all the other ingredients that make life worth living.”

“Surround yourself with only the people who are going to lift you higher.”

“Surround yourself with only the people who are going to lift you higher.”

“You will find that it is necessary to let things go, simply for the reason that they are heavy.”

“You will find that it is necessary to let things go, simply for the reason that they are heavy.”

“We must be vigilant, even of each other, but mostly of ourselves. What my time

“We must be vigilant, even of each other, but mostly of ourselves. What my time in the cave taught me is that the ultimate life-and-death struggle is with ourselves. Foreign invaders might kill my body, but only I could kill my spirit.” – Viet Thanh Nguyen

“Don’t be stuck on the struggle that you refuse to be a part of life, there’s so many

“Don’t be stuck on the struggle that you refuse to be a part of life, there’s so many people waiting on you to show them that they deserve to live, so breath a bit and live life even in the struggles.”

“Your current situation is giving you an opportunity to re-evaluate what you want.”

“Your current situation is giving you an opportunity to re-evaluate what you want.”

“The struggles, challenges, and obstacles that it takes to succeed in life are what makes

“The struggles, challenges, and obstacles that it takes to succeed in life are what makes success more valuable. Nothing great comes easy, and nothing easy can ever equate to greatness.” – Edmond Mbiaka

“You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”

“You're imperfect, and you're wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” – Brene Brown

“You are not alone in the struggles of life. Entire cosmos is with you. It evolves through the

“You are not alone in the struggles of life. Entire cosmos is with you. It evolves through the way you face and overcome challenges of life. Use everything in your advantage.” – Amit Ray

“Struggle teaches you a lot of things, and I am happy that I witnessed a roller coaster ride.

“Struggle teaches you a lot of things, and I am happy that I witnessed a roller coaster ride. The journey has improved me as a person and made me more mature.” – Manoj Bajpayee

“The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.”

“The triumph can't be had without the struggle.” – Wilma Rudolph

“Whenever you feel a little stricken down in pain, think about this. The knife has to be

“Whenever you feel a little stricken down in pain, think about this. The knife has to be sharpened by striking and rubbing it against something strong before it can become useful. You are going to be great after the struggles.” – Israelmore Ayivor

“Life’s struggles are necessary for growth.”

“Life’s struggles are necessary for growth.” – Auliq Ice

“Your strength will be found when you stop struggling with yourself, instead of thinking

“Your strength will be found when you stop struggling with yourself, instead of thinking everyone is a struggle worth overcoming. Every obstacle in life is a lesson that teaches us, not others.” – Shannon L. Alder

“When nothing goes right, you have to face forward and take it on head first.”

“When nothing goes right, you have to face forward and take it on head first.” – Kyo Shirodaira

“When I am struggling with my life I look up towards the sky and say; Lord you take over.”

“When I am struggling with my life I look up towards the sky and say; Lord you take over.” – Joan Disantis

“Those who overcome great challenges will be changed, and often in unexpected ways.

“Those who overcome great challenges will be changed, and often in unexpected ways. For our struggles enter our lives as unwelcome guests, but they bring valuable gifts. And once the pain subsides, the gifts remain. These gifts are life's true treasures, bought at great price, but cannot be acquired in any other way.” – Steve Goodier

“Always think extra hard before crossing over to a bad side, if you were weak enough to

“Always think extra hard before crossing over to a bad side, if you were weak enough to cross over, you may not be strong enough to cross back.” – Victoria Addino

“In everybody’s life, there’s a point of no return. And in a very few cases, a point where you

“In everybody’s life, there’s a point of no return. And in a very few cases, a point where you can’t go forward anymore. And when we reach that point, all we can do is quietly accept the fact. That’s how we survive.” – Haruki Murakami

“In any situation, there is a sacred-solution.”

“In any situation, there is a sacred-solution.” – Lailah Gifty Akita

Just as despair can come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given to

Just as despair can come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given to one only by other human beings. ~ Elie Weisel

Sometimes you don’t realize your own strength until you come face to face with your

Sometimes you don’t realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness. ~ Susan Gale

The women that inspire me to be honest are the women that struggle.

The women that inspire me to be honest are the women that struggle. ~Cardi B

Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.

Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness. ~ Steve Maraboli

No matter what struggles I come across, I will keep going, because I have the will and strength

No matter what struggles I come across, I will keep going, because I have the will and strength to overcome it all. All my greatest accomplishments, I once thought I would never achieve, but I keep on succeeding every challenge that faces me. No matter what is beyond my control, nothing will ever make me less than a woman. I am and will always be a powerful woman. ~ Victoria Enriquez

You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.

You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. ~ Margaret Thatcher

Let me tell you the secret that has led to my goal. My strength lies solely on my tenacity.

Let me tell you the secret that has led to my goal. My strength lies solely on my tenacity. ~ Louis Pasteur

Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.

Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. ~ C.S. Lewis

Every problem is a gift. Without problems we would not grow.

Every problem is a gift. Without problems we would not grow. ~ Anthony Robbins

I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when

I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall. ~ Serena Williams

Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best

Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us. ~ Nicole Reed

Mistakes are proof that you are trying.

Mistakes are proof that you are trying. ~ Samantha Snyder

Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.

Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm. ~ Winston Churchill

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. ~ Thomas A. Edison

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him. ~ David Brinkley

I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.

I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse. ~ Florence Nightingale

Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed.

Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed. ~ Abraham Lincoln

Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.

Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again. ~ Richard Branson

Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do

Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it. ~ William Durant

Nothing works unless you do.

Nothing works unless you do. ~ Maya Angelou

There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another

There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction. ~ Oprah Winfrey

Quietly endure, silently suffer and patiently wait.

“Quietly endure, silently suffer and patiently wait.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.

“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up.” – Robert Tew

Use what you’ve been through as fuel, believe in yourself and be unstoppable!

Use what you’ve been through as fuel, believe in yourself and be unstoppable! ~ Yvonne Pierre

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity. ~ Seneca

Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.

Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning. ~ Bill Gates

Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.

Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right. ~ Henry Ford

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus. ~ Bruce Lee

Everything you ever wanted is on the other side of fear.

Everything you ever wanted is on the other side of fear. ~ George Addair

Fall seven times and get up eight. ~ Japanese Proverb

When everything seems to be against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. ~ Henry Ford

Together we have traveled a long road to be where we are today. This has been a road of struggle against colonial and apartheid oppression. ~ Thabo Mbeki

Love isn’t a perfect state of caring. It’s an active noun, like ‘struggle.’ ~ Fred Rogers

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths. ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Behind every happy couple lies two people who have fought hard to overcome all obstacles and interferences to be that way. Why? Because it’s what they wanted. ~ Kim George

When you struggle with your partner, you are struggling with yourself. Every fault you see in them touches a denied weakness in yourself. ~ Deepak Chopra

Sometimes we can feel like we are not good enough, but it is important to remember that we have nothing to prove to others. Love and respect yourself each and every day. ~ Lisa Lieberman-Wang

Your struggle is my struggle. ~ Abhijit Naskar

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging. ~ Brene Brown

I struggle with insecurities. I struggle with forgiveness. I struggle with letting someone go that did me dirty without vengeance, which is an evil thing. ~ Jessie Reyez

Only a true friend would be that honest. ~ Shrek

If you love somebody, let them go, for they will return, they were always yours. If they don’t they never were. ~ Kahlil Gibran

Stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it.

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

True friendship is never serene. ~ Marquise de Sevigne

True friends stab you in the front. ~ Oscar Wilde

Things change, and friendships leave. Life doesn’t stop for anybody. ~ Stephen Chbosky

A nagging spouse is like the drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet; You can’t turn it off, and you can’t get away from it.

Every relationship goes through a struggle, but only strong relationships get through it.

If an apology is followed by an excuse or a reason, it means they are going to commit same mistake again they just apologized for. ~ Amit Kalantri

I have seen good times and bad times, struggle and success. ~ MHimani Shivpuri

In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, to struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and inequities of life. ~Albert Bandura

The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. Self-realization demands

“The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. Self-realization demands very great struggle.” – Swami Sivananda

If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. ~ Mary Engelbreit

We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are

“We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here now with the power to shape your day and your future.” – Steve Maraboli

Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines. ~ Leroy Satchel Paige

If there is no struggle, there is no progress.

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass

When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. ~ Les Brown

Some roses grow through concrete. Remember that. ~ Brandi L. Bates

Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win. ~ Bernadette Devlin

Stay consistent. Results are never instant.

A ship is always safe at shore but that is not what it’s built for. ~ Albert Einstein

If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. ~ Jim Rohn

When you feel like quitting, remember why you started.

I don’t know the word ‘quit’. Either I never did, or I have abolished it. ~ Susan Butcher

Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. ~ John R. Wooden

Inside each of us, there is the seed of both good and evil. It’s a constant struggle as to which one will win. And one cannot exist without the other. ~ Eric Burdon

All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block in the person we are today. ~ Pope Paul VI

Struggles not only make us into stronger, better, and wiser people, they also let us learn

“Struggles not only make us into stronger, better and wiser people, they also let us learn more about ourselves and our purpose in life.” – Auliq Ice

My story is a freedom song of struggle. It is about finding one’s purpose, how to overcome fear and to stand up for causes bigger than one’s self. ~ Coretta Scott King

Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient. ~ Steve Maraboli

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger

Be proud of struggles in your life. They bring you closer to greatness

“Be proud of struggles in your life. They bring you closer to greatness.” – Auliq Ice

Your own life struggles are enough to motivate you. ~ Sonal Takalkar

Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop. ~ Ziad K. Abdelnour

The philosophy of life is this: Life is not a struggle, not a tension… Life is bliss. It is eternal wisdom, eternal existence. ~ Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Life is one long struggle in the dark. ~ Lucretius

Don’t struggle about the struggle. In other words, life’s full of ups and downs. So if you’re struggling, don’t worry, everyone else has or will at some point. ~ Sean Covey

Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out. ~ John Wooden

Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create. ~ Oprah Winfrey

If you treat every situation as a life and death matter, you’ll die a lot of times. ~ Dean Smith

All progress takes place outside the comfort zone. ~ Michael John Bobak

In this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it. ~ Shakira

My experiences remind me that it’s those black clouds that make the blue skies even more beautiful. ~ Kelly Clarkson

"Be someone's strength. Be someone's inspiration. Be someone's reason to never give up."

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." — Walt Whitman

"Motivation comes from working on things we care about." — Sheryl Sandberg

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." — Robin Williams

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive." — Maya Angelou

"Never believe that you are anything less than extraordinary." — Kaiden Blake

"In every single thing you do, you are choosing a direction. Your life is a product of choices." — Dr. Kathleen Hall

"Why don't you focus on where you're going and less on where you came from?" — Amy Harmon

“You always pass failure on the way to success.”

"You always pass failure on the way to success." — Mickey Rooney

"The beginning is the most important part of the work." — Plato

"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." — John R. Wooden

"When you know your worth, no one can make you feel worthless."

"Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up." — Christopher Nolan

"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — A.A. Milne

"There are far, far better things ahead than anything we've left behind." — C.S. Lewis

"Don't grieve for what doesn't come. Some things that don't happen keep disasters from happening." — Rumi

"How courageous you are to accept what is — and what will be." — Karlie Marie

"If it's out of our hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." — Ivan Nuru

"Be kind to yourself while you still heal from all that remains unsaid." — Shreya Maurya

"Your every imperfection makes you the real you." — Suhanaa

"Only you can make yourself stand again." — Neha

"You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens." — Mandy Hale

"Happiness is not by chance, but by choice." — Jim Rohn

"Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open." — John Barrymore

"You get what you give." — Jennifer Lopez

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." — George Eliot

"It isn't where you come from. It's where you're going that counts." — Ella Fitzgerald

"You must do the things you think you cannot do." — Eleanor Roosevelt

"You do not find the happy life. You make it." — Camilla Eyring Kimball

"Limit your 'always' and your 'nevers.'" — Amy Poehler

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." — Jimmy Dean

“Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, just be strong and act like you’re okay. Strong

"Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, just be strong and act like you're okay. Strong walls shake but never collapse."

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." — Zig Ziglar

"We become what we think about." — Earl Nightingale

"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." — Stephen Covey

"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." — John Wooden

"Many of life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." — Thomas Edison

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction

"The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving." — Oliver Wendell Holmes

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." — Lao Tzu

"Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together." — James Cash Penney

"Believe you can and you're halfway there." — Theodore Roosevelt

"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." — Coco Chanel

"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor." — Franklin D. Roosevelt

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited." — Plutarch

"We don't know who we are until we see what we can do." — Martha Grimes

"I know for sure what we dwell on is who we become." — Oprah Winfrey

"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope." — Martin Luther King

"It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on." — Steve Maraboli

"If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door." — Milton Berle

“Instead of wishing you were someone else, be proud of who you are. You never know

"Instead of wishing you were someone else, be proud of who you are. You never know who was looking at you wishing they were you."

"Turn your wounds into wisdom." — Oprah Winfrey

"Believing in yourself can be hard, especially when no one else believes in you, just be proud of who you are, and believe anything is possible if you put your mind to it." — Rashida Rowe

"There is no limit to what we can, as women accomplish." — Michelle Obama

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."— William James

"Believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy." — Norman Vincent Peale

"You will truly never be good enough for anyone else if you are not good enough for yourself first."

"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus on the light." — Aristotle

"Quit hanging on to the handrails. Let go. Surrender. Go for the ride of your life. Do it every day." — Melody Beattie

"Life has no limitations, except the ones you make." — Les Brown

"If you want to fly give up everything that weighs you down." — Toni Morrison

"A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there."

"You may face defeats in your life, but never let yourself feel defeated." — Maya Angelou

"Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself." — Harvey Fierstein

"The only person you should strive to be better than is the person you were yesterday." — Tony Robbins

"Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today." — Will Rodgers

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." — Dolly Parton

"If you truly want to be respected by people you love, you must prove to them that you can survive without them." — Michael Bassey Johnson

"The mind is everything. What you think, you become." — Buddha

"You only live one but if you do it right, once is enough." — Mae West

"Sometimes we can feel like we are not good enough, but it is important to remember that we have nothing to prove others. Love and respect yourself each and every day." — Lisa Lieberman-Wang

"Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient." — Steve Maraboli

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” - Maya Angelou

“The struggle of my life created empathy – I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me.”- Oprah Winfrey

“The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle.” - Pierre de Coubertin

“Education comes from within; you get it by struggle and effort and thought.”- Napoleon Hill

“Some people will just go with the flow of things and sway in life, while others will fight against the currents and go upstream to reach their destiny.” – Anthony Liccione

“We grow because we struggle, we learn and overcome.”

“We grow because we struggle, we learn and overcome.” - R. C. Allen

“Don’t compare your struggles to anyone else’s. Don’t get discouraged by the success of others. Make your own path and never give up.” - MJ Korvan

“It is better to have struggled and lost than never to have struggled at all.” - Pete Seeger

“In the heart of every struggle lies an opportunity to grow.”

“In the heart of every struggle lies an opportunity to grow.” - Melanie M. Koulouris

“People can have the best of intentions when they tell their loved ones how they

“People can have the best of intentions when they tell their loved ones how they should be living their lives. But often times, when we are in struggle, we are seeking to be supported, not solved." - Jaeda DeWalt

"Struggling is not the identity. You must learn to live while you struggle, such that anyone who sees you can separate the struggle from your life."

“A life filled with vicissitudes, uncertainty and hard lessons provides us with skills

"A life filled with vicissitudes, uncertainty and hard lessons provides us with skills to better approach new challenges that come along." - Vivian Eisenecher

"Every struggle in your life has shaped you into the person you are today. Be thankful for the hard times; they can only make you stronger."

“No matter what happens, no matter how far you seem to be away from where you want

"No matter what happens, no matter how far you seem to be away from where you want to be, never stop believing that you will somehow make it." - Brad Gast

“Even in the most difficult of times, there is always a hidden blessing that exists

"Even in the most difficult of times, there is always a hidden blessing that exists under all the superficial stuff that we so frequently see. There is always a rainbow waiting to burst forth after the rain." - Daniella Whyte

“Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.”

"Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change." - Iyanla Vanzant

“You can’t solve anyone else’s life for them. But then, if you see someone struggling with

"You can’t solve anyone else’s life for them. But then, if you see someone struggling with a heavy load, isn’t it forbidden to walk on without helping them?” - Naomi Alderman

"Challenges are our biggest teachers. Nothing teaches us more in life than challenges." - Brenda Natha

"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don't give up."

"Don’t struggle about the struggle. In other words, life’s full of ups and downs. So if you’re struggling, don’t worry, everyone else has or will at some point." - Sean Covey

“I believe my life has no limits. I want you to feel the same way about your life, no matter

"I believe my life has no limits. I want you to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may be." - Nick Vujicic

“Not many great things have ever been done without struggling, stand up for your

"Not many great things have ever been done without struggling, stand up for your dream, a definite plan and burning desire can get you there." - Okorote Emmanuel

"It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on." - Steve Maraboli

"Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

“What we all need to do is find the wellspring that keeps us going, that gives us the

"What we all need to do is find the wellspring that keeps us going, that gives us the strength and patience to keep up this struggle for a long time." - Winona LaDuke

"You only live one but if you do it right, once is enough." - Mae West

“Life has a way of broadsiding us with lessons that we need to learn but would rather

"Life has a way of broadsiding us with lessons that we need to learn but would rather avoid." - Craig Groeschel

"Smiling is a wonderful way to get a boost of happiness. The next time life presents you with a challenging situation, take a deep breath and smile." - Morris Pratt

“I’m glad I’ve had to struggle. It’s made me the artist I am now.”

"I’m glad I’ve had to struggle. It’s made me the artist I am now." - Jessie J

"When you have the power to accept an emotion, no person or condition can reject you, unless you reject you." - Barbra White

"Believing in yourself can be hard, especially when no one else believes in you, just be proud of who you are, and believe anything is possible if you put your mind to it." - Rashida Rowe

"Quit hanging on to the handrails. Let go. Surrender. Go for the ride of your life. Do it every day." - Melody Beattie

"As I struggled to put together a life for myself - based on my terms and my needs, in other words, a life worth living, it all boiled down to building my self-confidence." - Bill Andrews

“Look at my success. I didn’t achieve it overnight. It has been the product of many years’

“Look at my success. I didn’t achieve it overnight. It has been the product of many years’ struggle, and every year, my times have shown gradual improvement.” - Mo Farah

“Don’t feel entitled to anything you didn’t sweat and struggle for.”

"Don’t feel entitled to anything you didn’t sweat and struggle for." - Marian Wright Edelman

“Life requires overcoming challenges and obstacles of many types. Battling our

"Life requires overcoming challenges and obstacles of many types. Battling our struggles and fears determines who we are." - David Weatherford

"Life is essentially a cheat and its conditions are those of defeat; the redeeming things are not happiness and pleasure but the deeper satisfactions that come out of struggle." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

“Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle.”

"Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle." - Wilma Rudolph

"No matter how much it hurts now, someday you will look back and realize your struggles changed your life for the better."

“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who

"Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can." - Bruce Lee

"If there is one thing I have learned through my struggles in life, its todays trials will be tomorrows faded memories." - Angelique Bochnak

“There are better people in the world, do not let the worst do the worst to you, you deserve

"There are better people in the world, do not let the worst do the worst to you, you deserve the best in life." — Michael Bassey Johnson

"Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win." — Bernadette Devlin

"You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging." — Brene Brown

"Be someone’s strength. Be someone’s inspiration. Be someone’s reason to never give up."

"My story is a freedom song of struggle. It is about finding one’s purpose, how to overcome fear and to stand up for causes bigger than one’s self." - Coretta Scott King

"It’s not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit." - J.R.R.Tolkien

"It’s in the ‘valleys’ of your life that you can drink from God’s sweetest streams." - Richard Daly

“Sometimes, life’s challenges are tough to deal with. You will succeed if you focus

"Sometimes, life's challenges are tough to deal with. You will succeed if you focus your thoughts on how to overcome the challenge." - Catherine Pulsifer

“Once all struggle is grasped, miracles are possible.”

"Once all struggle is grasped, miracles are possible." - Mao Zedong

“Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ―Francis of Assisi

“Hard times always lead to something great.” – Betsey Johnson

“I've learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom - how great is that?”―Soledad O'Brien

“A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.”―B. F. Skinner

“The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself - the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us - that's where it's at”. ―Jesse Owens

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ― Dalai Lama XIV

“Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

“Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you more determined to achieve your objectives and to win against all the odds.” ―Marta

“to love life, to love it even when you have no stomach for it and everything you've held dear crumbles like burnt paper in your hands, your throat filled with the silt of it. When grief sits with you, its tropical heat thickening the air, heavy as water more fit for gills than lungs; when grief weights you like your own flesh only more of it, an obesity of grief, you think, How can a body withstand this? Then you hold life like a face between your palms, a plain face, no charming smile, no violet eyes, and you say, yes, I will take you I will love you, again.” ― Ellen Bass

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”― Og Mandino

“It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.”―Betty White

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”― Eleanor Roosevelt

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.”― Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”―Confucius

“Endings are always tough, but I believe when something ends, there are new beginnings, new opportunities and new things to be excited for, too.”―Mike Fisher

“There will always be obstacles and challenges that stand in your way. Building mental strength will help you develop resilience to those potential hazards so you can continue on your journey to success.”―Amy Morin

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears.

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going.”―Chantal Sutherland

“If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.”―William J. Clinton

“Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive.”―Leah LaBelle