Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes, all we need is a little encouragement to keep going. Whether you’re facing challenges, feeling unmotivated, or simply need a boost of positivity, these 37 encouraging quotes will remind you of your strength, resilience, and ability to overcome anything.
Quotes to Remind You of Your Strength
- “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” — Bob Marley
- “Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.”
- “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”
- “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” — Robert H. Schuller
- “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb
- “The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.”
- “You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.”
- “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” — Nelson Mandela
Quotes to Keep You Moving Forward
- “No matter how hard it gets, keep going.”
- “One small step forward is still progress.”
- “Do not be embarrassed by your failures. Learn from them and start again.” — Richard Branson
- “Your present situation is not your final destination.”
- “The only time you fail is when you stop trying.”
- “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” — C.S. Lewis
- “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” — Confucius
- “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney
- “You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.”
Quotes to Help You Stay Positive
- “Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.”
- “Stars can’t shine without darkness.”
- “When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”
- “Happiness is not the absence of problems; it’s the ability to deal with them.” — Steve Maraboli
- “Sometimes when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place.”
- “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” — Duke Ellington
- “You are not alone, and you are stronger than you think.”
- “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” — Walt Whitman
Encouragement for Difficult Times
- “Storms don’t last forever.”
- “Life is tough, but so are you.”
- “Every setback is a setup for a comeback.”
- “Don’t let the fear of what could happen make nothing happen.”
- “The darkest nights produce the brightest stars.”
- “You were not born to just survive. You were born to thrive.”
- “Sometimes we have to let go of the life we have planned to embrace the one that is waiting for us.” — Joseph Campbell
Quotes to Remind You of Your Worth
- “Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable.”
- “You are capable of amazing things.”
- “You are enough, just as you are.”
- “Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.” — H. Jackson Brown Jr.
- “You have within you right now everything you need to deal with whatever the world throws at you.” — Brian Tracy
Keep This in Mind
Encouragement can come from within, but sometimes, we all need a little reminder that we are stronger, braver, and more capable than we realize. Let these quotes lift your spirits and push you forward, no matter what challenges lie ahead.
