20 quotes that can keep you motivated through tough times

Nobody is immune to challenging times and sometimes all it takes is are some words of encouragement from others. There are no two ways about it, the world is going through tough times. The war, worldwide recession, turmoil in the stock market, and a never-ending global pandemic that threatens the health of the most vulnerable among us have upended our old normal and left mankind feeling displaced from their path of purpose. Here are 20 inspirational quotes to give you some extra motivation on your journey toward a life filled with achievement, success, and happiness:

1. “We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.” — Randy Pausch

2. “We are all dealing with a challenge of some kind. Some of us are just better at hiding it than others.”-Karen Salmansohn

3. “You are not allowed to let the sadness ruin you.” – Karen Salmansohn

4. “When someone is going through a storm…your silent presence is more powerful than a million empty words.” – Thelma Davis

5. “Letting go of unhappy thoughts and memories is an act of self-care.” – Karen Salmansohn

6. “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill

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

8. “Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” — Bob Riley

9. “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” — Robert H Schuller

10. “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” — Benjamin Franklin

11. “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” — Chuck Swindoll

12. “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.”— Doe Zantamata

13. “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” — Helen Keller

14. “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me…. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” — Walt Disney
15. “I learned there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead, others come from behind. But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready, you see. Now my troubles are going to have trouble with me.” — Dr. Seuss

16.  “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan

17. “We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” — Carlos Costaneda

18. “The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.” — Epictetus

19. “Hard times are sometimes blessings in disguise. We do have to suffer but in the end, it makes us strong, better and wise.” — Anurag Prakash Ray

20. “Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” ― Roy T. Bennett

We hope that these quotes help you get through this crisis and provide inspiration and motivation like they did many others. All the best