80 Difficult Times Quotes
Be encouraged by these difficult times quotes. Difficulties in your life will only last dependent on how you react to them, which, in turn, determines your ability to cope with the difficulties you are facing. It is our hope that you will utilize the wisdom within all of these quotes to reach for ways to travel forward.
Difficult times are not infrequent throughout life. The mainstay of forward movement rather than thinking that all is forever lost is to adopt the attitude that with action this shall pass. If you think you are immune from troubles, tribulations or problems you will be sourly disappointed. However, through challenges comes opportunities if we have the eyes to see, the ears to hear and the perseverance of a bird to fly in all kinds of bad weather. For those who are going through difficult times share these words with them.
Updated May 26, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
Hope During Difficult Times
These quotes remind us that even hard days can lead to brighter tomorrows.
Out of difficulties grow miracles.
Jean de la Bruyere
No matter how dark the night, sunrises after the dawn of new day.
Lailah Gifty Akita
Whether we are going through hard times or we are just looking to the future we all need to cling to hope.
Catherine Pulsifer
I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
Maya Angelou
Though clouds of sorrow often fall, there still is sunshine for us all.
Martha Shepard Lippincott
Don't forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies.
Paulo Coelho
Though your life be a terror, and all constructions you have lain; fall a victim to despair, try, try again.
J. J. Thorne
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.
Anne Bradstreet
Constant sunshine, howe'er welcome, ne'er would ripen fruit or flower.
Unknown, Learn To Wait
When shadows and darkness hide glories that were, and hope flies the bosom, I'll never despair.
Daniel C. Colesworthy
Strength And Perseverance
These quotes encourage us to keep going when life feels heavy.
Don't give up in times of difficulty. Persevere on as there will be an end to these.
Edward Dunedin
Resilience is the ability to keep moving forward even when the way seems difficult.
Tony Dungy
The real test of perseverance occurs at those times when the obstacles strike the hardest.
Byron Pulsifer
Things can always get worse, but only quitters quit!
Nina Sakura
Square up your shoulders and set all your sail, for if you have the stuff, boy, you'll weather the gale.
Hobart Benjamin
Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.
B. C. Forbes
Anybody can point out difficulties; it calls for brains and courage to look beyond difficulties to the end.
Author Unknown
It cannot be too often repeated that it is not helps, but obstacles, not facilities, but difficulties that make men.
William Mathews
Difficulties increase the nearer we get to the goal.
Goethe
Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
John Quincy Adams
Faith In Hard Times
Faith can give comfort, courage, and peace when life is difficult.
Happy is the person who can hold up under the trials of life.
James 1:12 (VOICE)
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.
James 1:2 (NIV)
Scripture suggests that meditating on the Word of God can have an always-on effect of peace and strength in difficult times.
David Jeremiah
God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome.
C.S. Lewis
Miracles are not the absence of difficulty, but the presence of God's power in the midst of difficulty.
Tim Keller
Tell Jesus when the burden seems too great for you to bear.
D. Wesley Myland
That in the dark, bleak days I'll know, You are there beside me.
Greta Zwaan
God shall wipe away all tears. His promise shall remain.
Patience Strong
God help us in our struggle here, give us to see the reasons for all our cares.
C. D. Barrett
Love God like a powerful being who will come to help you in times of difficulties.
Criss Jami
Lessons From Difficult Times
Difficult times can teach us patience, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of life.
Life's trials we all know, but character formed with love will flow.
Catherine Pulsifer
Every adversity, every failure and every heartache carries with it the seed of an equivalent or a greater benefit.
Napoleon Hill
We are well advised to accept the reality that the great lessons in life often come through hardship.
Robert White
Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger.
Henry Ford
It is only through facing our fears and difficulties that we can find creative and effective solutions.
Shakti Gawain
Learn wisdom from the ways of a seedling.
Stephen Sigmund
Perspective comes from the appreciation and understanding that life can be difficult but we can get through it.
Harvey Volson
Every person's life from the wealthiest to the poorest has issues and difficulties to confront.
Byron Pulsifer
There are many issues in life that we have absolutely no control over, but our own attitude is 100% within our control.
Catherine Pulsifer
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Friends And Support In Difficult Times
The care of others can make difficult times feel less lonely.
Difficult times are more easily faced through friendship with caring individuals.
Sam Fickinsen
When you walk with friends it can make a challenging journey seem easier.
Iyanla Vanzant
The only people worthy to be in your life are the ones that help you through the hard times.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Tis well to feel there's one somewhere who can our joys and sorrows share.
Lillian E. Curtis
We all go through ups and downs in life, but it is comforting to know that a friend is near.
Byron Pulsifer
The greatest sympathy gift you can give a hurting friend or loved one is you.
Michelle Pommells
You always encouraged me to dream, cheered when I succeeded, and urged me to try again when I failed.
Sonny Melendrez
You've been our rock during the hard times, I owe you so much praise.
Julie Hebert
But you can brighten up my day whenever you send me flowers.
Greta Zwaan
Books are good company, in sad times and happy times.
E.B. White
Moving Forward Through Challenges
These quotes remind us to take one step at a time and keep moving ahead.
When life gets hard, don't just stop and stall, believe that you can.
Catherine Pulsifer
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
John R. Wooden
Start where you stand and never mind the past.
Berton Braley
Little by little to the mountain tops we climb.
Carlotta Perry
Tomorrow is an opportunity to begin new opportunities.
Catherine Pulsifer
I may not be where I want to be, but thank God I am not where I used to be.
Joyce Meyer
It is a good rule to face difficulties at the time they arise.
Edward W. Ziegler
Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.
Samuel Johnson
Sure there is lots of trouble. But we must keep pursuing something and see it through.
Douglas Malloch
No man ever worked his passage anywhere in a dead calm.
J. Neal
Comfort In The Storms Of Life
Even in stormy seasons, words of comfort can help steady the heart.
When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in.
Haruki Murakami
You got to have some trouble in this rough old world of ours.
Unknown, The Journey
The glare of the sun is hard and hot; the road is dusty, the way is long.
Grace Duffield Goodwin
When the burdens of life get too heavy, I go on a soul cleansing journey.
Edgar Nye
Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water.
Christopher Morley
In dark times of despair the wee still voice would whisper, work on and strive and dare.
David V. Bush
If blasting winds have blown your way, do not lose your pep.
David V. Bush
Be never discouraged. Look up and look on.
Daniel C. Colesworthy
Even though tomorrow will be dark for me, I thank you for trying to bring me to the light.
K. Weikel
Success is failure turned inside out.
Edgar A. Guest
Encouragement For Hard Days
These quotes offer simple encouragement for days when life feels difficult.
We can show that in spite of hardship, helping others does inspire.
Catherine Pulsifer
When facing difficult times, a good laugh can help lift the feelings of disappointment.
Kate Summers
You can bury a lot of troubles by digging into the dirt.
Unknown
Ain't no use in grievin' over these hard times.
Unknown, No Use Grievin'
Reflect upon your present blessings, not on your past misfortunes.
Charles Dickens
Difficult times can actually make us stronger!
Catherine Pulsifer
Life is not a series of triumphs without a series of obstacles or difficult times.
Catherine Pulsifer
The story of someone who has succeeded in spite of difficulty can stir our emotions.
Jim Rohn
Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Optimists are persistent and believe that adversities can be overcome.
Ian K. Smith, M.D.
Conclusion
Difficult times are part of every life journey. No one escapes challenges, disappointments, or struggles. But difficult seasons can also help us grow stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. Often it is during the hardest moments that we discover courage we did not know we had and faith that helps us keep moving forward. We hope these difficult times quotes have encouraged you to hold onto hope, trust that brighter days are ahead, and remember that even small steps forward are still progress.
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