Through Hard Times Quotes

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

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Lying, Adversity, Hard Times

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When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this - you haven't.

Thomas A. Edison

Inspirational, Karma, Running

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After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.

William Rounseville Alger

Happiness, Smile, Cheer

William Rounseville Alger (1881). “The School of Life”

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When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always get worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better.

Malcolm Forbes

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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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.

Richard M. Nixon

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer.

John Madden

Inspirational, Positive, Leadership

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A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

Duke Ellington

Inspirational, Life, Positive

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He knows not his own strength who hath not met adversity.

William Samuel Johnson

Motivational, Positive, Crazy

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Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.

Bernard Baruch

Inspirational, Funny, Life

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I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!

Dr. Seuss

Life, Positive, Success

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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

Will Rogers

Inspirational, Funny, Life

"The Graduation Speech I'd Give, if Anyone Asked" by Karina Bland, www.azcentral.com. June 03, 2015.

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The gem cannot be polished without friction nor man without trials.

Confucius

Inspirational, Life, Success

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Don't count the days, make the days count.

Muhammad Ali

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

Twitter post from Jan 29, 2011

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Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

Wayne Dyer

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

FaceBook post by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer from Jul 12, 2010

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Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

John Wooden

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

"The Wizard's wisdom: 'Woodenisms'", www.espn.com. June 4, 2010.

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Tough times never last, but tough people do.

Robert H. Schuller

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

Robert H. Schuller (1993). “Robert H Schuller: The Inspirational Writings : Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do/Tough Minded Faith for Tender Hearted People”, Bbs Publishing Corporation

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If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But 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

Inspirational, Basketball, Wisdom

Michael Jordan (1994). “I can't accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence”

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In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.

Lee Iacocca

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

Lee Iacocca, William Novak (2011). “Iacocca: An Autobiography”, p.16, Bantam

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In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

Robert Frost

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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Learn to value yourself, which means: fight for your happiness.

Ayn Rand

Happiness, Happy, Integrity

Ayn Rand (1988). “The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z”, p.220, Penguin

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The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Peter Drucker

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.

William Hazlitt

Motivational, Positive, Teacher

William Hazlitt (1839). “Sketches and Essays”, p.298

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Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

Dr. Seuss

Inspirational, Funny, Life

"Personal Quotes/ Biography". www.imdb.com.

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When the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.

Tom Hodgkinson

Sleep, Naps, Tough Times

"Idle thoughts" by Tom Hodgkinson, www.theguardian.com. July 28, 2006.

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When the going gets tough, the tough eat ribs.

Nora Roberts

Naps, Tough Times, Chocolate

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