In life, we all encounter moments that test our resilience, challenge our spirits, and push us beyond our perceived limits. These difficult times can manifest in various forms: personal struggles, professional setbacks, societal crises, or global pandemics. Yet, it’s during these very moments of adversity that our true strength is often revealed. Difficult times serve as crucibles for growth, fostering resilience, wisdom, and fortitude within us. They teach us invaluable lessons about perseverance, courage, and the indomitable human spirit.
Amidst the storm of challenges, it’s natural to seek solace, inspiration, and guidance. Whether you’re navigating through your own trials or supporting others in their journeys, words have a profound power to uplift, motivate, and provide clarity. Within the realm of literature, philosophy, and personal reflection, countless individuals have shared their insights and wisdom on overcoming difficult times. Their quotes serve as beacons of hope, reminding us of our inherent capacity to endure, evolve, and emerge stronger from adversity. Here, we’ve curated a collection of poignant quotes that resonate with the essence of navigating through difficult times.
We have seen the most difficult times and were there to back each other. We have struggled, seen career highs and lows, and know we will be there for each other forever. We have together build our relationship strong. Himanshu is my biggest investment, and I can’t let him go. Amruta Khanvilkar
Egypt is going through difficult times and we cannot allow it to carry on. Hosni Mubarak
Don’t just do something because it’s a trendy idea and will make you a lot of money. The reason I say that is because any kind of venture involves going through difficult times. If you’re doing something you are passionate about and really believe in, then that will carry you through. Jerry Greenfield
Bringing good news is imparting hope to one’s fellow man. The idea of redemption is always good news, even if it means sacrifice or some difficult times. Patti Smith
You look for comic relief in difficult times. Colin Morgan
At the end of the day, in football, you need more than technique to win. You need other values that can push you on during difficult times. Massimiliano Allegri
That was my way of getting through difficult times of low confidence – hard work. David Beckham
The biggest thing for me is that I’ve managed to work through some difficult times, and those moments always make you stronger. It makes you a stronger person and a better player. David de Gea
Difficult times require difficult decisions. But supporting this bill shouldn’t be a difficult decision. Jim Bunning
We have gone through some difficult times like everyone else and perhaps our working together and respecting each other’s abilities, in addition to that little thing called love, helped us survive. Cynthia Weil
We don’t develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. Barbara De Angelis
When you’re going through these difficult times of chaos and trauma, the most important thing is to keep those who are closest to you together. Michael Imperioli
I pass through the difficult moments in life, really difficult times on grass, during my seven years of my career. All of a sudden I felt comfortable. Marat Safin
Our supporters just want a Labour government. They want a Labour government that does what Labour governments are expected to do. They expect a Labour government to provide them, their families and their communities with the support and security they need, especially in difficult times. John McDonnell
It’s those difficult times that inform the next wonderful time, and it’s a series of trade-offs, of events, of wins and losses. Brad Pitt
In difficult times fashion is always outrageous. Elsa Schiaparelli
Difficult times disrupt your conventional ways of thinking and push you to forge better habits of thought, performance and being. Robin S. Sharma
Certain things have happened in my life where it has been crazy touch-and-go situations, but it has let me know that, even if there are going to be difficult times, there’s always a bright side to everything. Michail Antonio
I have been a lifelong stutterer, and when I was young, I experienced some very difficult times. Frank Wolf
I think I’m in the best place I’ve ever been in so many ways. I’ve just come out of five years of very difficult times for numerous reasons and yet at the same time it’s lead to such growth. It’s very exciting that way. Erin Gray
I had some difficult times when I first moved to Los Angeles when people would tell me I was saying things wrong. I felt different although my mum kept reminding me it was OK to be different. Lily Collins
The idea of redemption is always good news, even if it means sacrifice or some difficult times. Patti Smith
I grew up in the city in Houston, Texas. We lived in three or four different places around Houston for most of my childhood. Probably like most people, I had happy times, and I had sad, difficult times. There were some dysfunctions in my family. B. J. Thomas
Truth of life is that in difficult times, my family was my backbone. Manisha Koirala
In every community, whether large or small, there are people who lead in their community in easy and difficult times. Donna Shalala
Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times. Lucy Powell
Hats are attached to special moments in people’s lives – weddings, or the races. In difficult times, people still get married; they still want to look their best. Philip Treacy
We had a lot of difficult times at Granada. Andreas Pereira
Pride or ego is not important to me. What is more important is common sense, the welfare of the company, and the objective reality that we need to be cautious during difficult times. One should not make decisions based on emotions or ego. Henry Sy
I wanted to do another movie that could make us laugh and cry and feel good about the world. I wanted to do something else that could make us smile. This is a time when we need to smile more and Hollywood movies are supposed to do that for people in difficult times. Steven Spielberg
The British people have spoken, and there will be a different future for the U.K. – different but a brighter, more optimistic future. We may have to go through some difficult times to get there, but get there we will. Theresa May
God is going to see you through the difficult times. Tamera Mowry
I think a lot of people, when you go through struggles and difficult times, that people throw in the towel a little too easy. And I think that any relationship – whether it’s marriage or family, it doesn’t matter – it’s you truly do have to take care of it and nurture and really work hard at relationships. Tish Cyrus
Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever. Karen Blixen
I’m proud of my triumphs. I’ve dreamed of being world champion, I’ve had some difficult times and they’ve made me value the good times. Sete Gibernau
I enjoy acting now more than I ever have. I’ve had lots of difficult times when I was younger, but that was all tied up with thwarted ambition. It’s hard being a young actor, because you don’t realise until later that it’s only ever about doing the work. Brian Cox
A family’s love is often the best medicine, and in difficult times, I believe that our military families deserve the option of staying together. John Delaney
I am a guy who likes to put the bad things and difficult times behind me. David de Gea
Like inspirational quotes, which have been huge on Pinterest. Or looking at dog photos! We didn’t know how to take those uses for Pinterest seriously until we realized, sometimes even I look at Pinterest to feel better, not just do something but feel happier, to feel connection, to feel humor, to know everyone goes through difficult times. Evan Sharp
I’m fascinated with worlds where there’s a small population left, whether it’s a movie or these TV shows that fascinate me – ‘Falling Skies’ or ‘The Walking Dead’ – they are about survival and triumphing over difficult times. I just have a thing for ’em. Cam Gigandet
My family moved from Rangoon to Rawalpindi during World War II. My father was born in Lahore in 1946. Those were difficult times. Rasika Dugal
Difficult times often bring out the best in people. Bernie Sanders
In difficult times, we’re not supposed to quit believing; we’re not supposed to quit growing. Joel Osteen
When I took over, the economy had almost collapsed. I told Malawians we needed to pass through difficult times. Two days ago I even cut my own salary by 30% to show we are making sacrifices. Joyce Banda
I’ve got a history in my life of difficult times. James Nesbitt
I don’t know if it’s unique, but I know many Korean American people of my generation who want to know about their grandparents’ lives in Korea, but their family members won’t tell them because it’s too painful. But my grandmother is just a natural storyteller, and she very openly spoke about really difficult times in her life. Crystal Hana Kim
There are times when I get really depressed, when I’m going through difficult times and when I want someone to hold my hand. Sometimes I’ll think, ‘Forget it. I want to be this way.’ I often feel that way. But when we started the Love Yourself World Tour, I stopped having those thoughts. Kim Tae-hyung
Even when I was going through difficult times, I never really thought about relying on others. Jisoo
America has faced much more difficult times, including potential national extinction, without flinching. Nick Clooney
God guides his church, maintains her always, and especially in difficult times. Let us never lose this vision of faith, which is the only true vision of the way of the church and the world. Pope Benedict XVI
Difficult times always create opportunities for you to experience more love in your life. Barbara De Angelis
Any son would be happy to offer help to his father in difficult times. Jackky Bhagnani
In my family, growing up, the women were always the ones who were powerful, and they exuded this charisma of empowerment that I hold onto and always remember. I had some difficult times, but these strong women were always a constant. Mickalene Thomas
It is during difficult times like this that the true American spirit reveals itself. I am not talking only of the response of local, state, and federal governments, although they will each play an extremely important role in this effort. Jo Bonner
We are living in difficult times. There are a lot of people out of work – am I going to stand there and whinge? No, because I am lucky to have such a wonderful job. Gary Lineker
Stefani was very unique and that wasn’t always appreciated by her peers and, as a result, she went through a lot of difficult times. Humiliated, taunted, isolated. When you’re a young woman, this really severely impacts you. Cynthia Germanotta
Indeed, Russia and the U.S. were allies during the two tragic conflicts of the Second and the First World Wars, which allows us to think there’s something objectively bringing us together in difficult times, and I think – I believe – it has to do with geopolitical interests and also has a moral component. Vladimir Putin
Listen, trials and difficult times can help you become better and move forward, or they can cause you to step backward. It’s how you handle those situations that shows who you can become. Taysom Hill
In these difficult times, the feeling of solidarity with my Jewish co-religionists is doubly gratifying and comforting in view of the deprivation of rights with which German Jews are now forced to live. Max Liebermann
I am super nice, I am great, even in the dressing room. I am also quite shy. But when there are difficult times or when you have to show your character, you can count on me. The players who have known me for a while know this. Raphael Varane
Markets don’t like instability, investors shy away from uncertainty, and consumer confidence goes down in difficult times. Richard Quest
In difficult times, most of us need friends. Gavin Esler
Albania is at risk and we are living in difficult times. Fatos Nano
In difficult times, it’s so hard to look around and to see what to be grateful for. Alice Barrett
You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces – my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined. Elizabeth Edwards
One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989. Nadia Comaneci
But my experience is that people who have been through painful, difficult times are filled with compassion. Amy Grant
During difficult times, it’s best to cut down on sweets like cookies, cake and candy. Satisfy your sweet tooth with fruit to help prevent blood sugar dips and spikes. Karen Salmansohn
I’ve always felt when you are committed in a relationship, you have to work through the difficult times. Soha Ali Khan
No matter what the relationship is, if it’s a healthy relationship, there is a swing back and forth to anchoring each other, grounding each other and to helping each other process the difficult times. Chris Sullivan
Enhanced interrogation is not to be considered lightly, but the use of enhanced interrogation techniques does not require moral people to abandon their beliefs. Rather, it is precisely during these difficult times that one’s beliefs about life, justice and mercy become indispensible. Gary Bauer
When you’re going through difficult times, like I was after the 2013-14 Ashes, you start thinking about different bits. Rugby is a huge passion of mine, a lot of my friends play. Jonny Bairstow
It’s in the difficult times that we’re growing and you can’t just rebuke everything hard. We’ve got to endure it and fight the good fight of faith and pass the test. Joel Osteen
Positive things come out of even the most difficult times. Felipe Massa
I’ve seen for myself how special Marie Curie nurses are and how important the support and care they provide can be in difficult times. Frankie Bridge
We can’t pretend that a Facebook friend is the same as a real friend you’ve shared times with together, both good times and difficult times. Joanna Coles
I have lived through very difficult times. Krzysztof Penderecki
I’ve been through difficult times where it just seems like hope is nowhere to be found, but those are some of the greater moments where we run to Christ a little faster and hang on a little tighter. Bart Millard
The Congress has faced many difficult times in the past, much tougher than today. But we have never lost heart; we have repeatedly demonstrated our resilience by remaining committed to our vision, values, and the beliefs that have always sustained us. Sonia Gandhi
When you’re taking the country through difficult times and difficult decisions you’ve got to take the country with you. That means permanently trying to make the argument that what you’re doing is fair and seen to be fair. David Cameron
William and I feel that every child deserves to be supported through difficult times in their lives. Kate Middleton
I would like to help my people in any way I can. It’s difficult times in Pakistan and we all have to help. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
One thing I always noticed out of Bill Parcells is that he always wanted a good class of blue-collar, hardworking guys that he felt like he could win games with that way… When the difficult times came about he knew who was going to perform. Adam Vinatieri
There’s just been so many difficult times. I always remember that this is the game I fell in love with. Lindsey Horan
To be persistent and to have courage is important to get through difficult times and to achieve what you want to achieve. Andre Villas-Boas
It’s always helpful to have somebody help buoy you in difficult times and problem-solve with and to share the marvelous moments with as well. Jane Poynter
Yes, I have had difficult times on court and at certain tournaments but you need to forget about it and go forward because that’s the way it works in our world. Amelie Mauresmo
I left India for U.S. with Rs 2,000 only in hand, where I have gone through some very difficult times before entering into wrestling. The Great Khali
In these difficult times, when tough decisions are required, the differences between Labour and the Tories are becoming much clearer. One party believes in intervention to reduce social and economic costs and the other believes in market forces and letting things take their course. Lucy Powell
I feel really passionate now that talking with family, friends, or a counsellor is the way to deal with negative situations and difficult times. A. J. Pritchard
All my songs are different, but from the overall experience, I want people to sense that they can overcome and move through difficult times and find strength in my music. Maybe it’s a song that makes them cry and move through something else. Michael Franti
In fact, I’ve had many lawyers who I felt provided excellent advice and service during important decisions or difficult times. That being said, I always wondered why the law firms that serve the most innovative technology companies in the world rarely adopt innovative software or try to improve their business operations. Justin Kan
Of course there will be difficult times, and there will be more in the future, but I know what I have to do in the car. Max Verstappen
In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and happier as a result. Joseph B. Wirthlin
There were definitely difficult times growing up, but it was always generally OK. Vogue Williams
I consider myself a Christian. I attend church. My faith has sustained me in very difficult times. John McCain
To say, ‘I don’t worry about perception,’ you better worry about perception because it’s a big part of making it through some very difficult times. Troy Aikman
I have started my own foundation. It’s called Follow Your Art. It’s at its infancy but my goal is to mentor teenage girls through one of the most difficult times in their lives. Nadine Velazquez
My mother is a special story. She went through so much to bring us up, four men at home, especially when our country was going through really difficult times. Novak Djokovic
I have worries, but in difficult times, that is when I am quiet. Ariel Sharon
