100 Quotes About Overcoming Adversity

You can see your life as a series of valleys, each with its own challenges. When you go through one valley, it’s best to remember that you can always find another valley. You can always climb up another mountain. You can always overcome another challenge Read more

And you can always learn something new about yourself along the way. These quotes will help you take each challenge as it comes, and help you overcome them with strength, courage, and wisdom.

Well, if it can be thought, it can be done,...
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Well, if it can be thought, it can be done, a problem can be overcome, E.a. Bucchianeri
Some fish love to swim upstream. Some people love to...
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Some fish love to swim upstream. Some people love to overcome challenges. Amit Ray
Time has always been the greatest ally to Truth, because...
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Time has always been the greatest ally to Truth, because Time eventually relieves and reveals all. Suzy Kassem
Beware trying to iron out all your quirks, perceived flaws...
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Beware trying to iron out all your quirks, perceived flaws and doubts. It's often these things that help you find strength, compassion, empathy for others and heart. Rasheed Ogunlaru
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You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though EVERYBODY is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in. . Mandy Hale
The music of hope is everywhere, but to hear it,...
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The music of hope is everywhere, but to hear it, you need to ignore the muddy jangle of life's hassles. Christine M. Knight
The fog may seem thick but the sun will surely...
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The fog may seem thick but the sun will surely pierce through and brighten up the sky. Allow yourself to continue to rest on the wings of God's love and watch yourself learn to soar high. Kemi Sogunle
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I often think of life as a great darkened room with a mammoth-sized tapestry fastened to a stone wall. I believe true peace can be achieved not in viewing the whole tapestry, but in accepting without bitterness those portions we have been afforded the luxury to see. Chip St. Clair
A Star is always a star no matter what stage...
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A Star is always a star no matter what stage they are on or at Rasheed Ogunlaru
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Death, like so much in life, is a lesson, which must be understood and cherished, not feared; it is a rite of passage we all must encounter at one time or another; it helps build our character and makes us stronger if we can endure its painful aftermath. Imania Margria
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How bittersweet is it to realize that we are the creators of our realities and that we have allowed others to do the creating for us for so many years? So much time wasted…so much guilt, regret and bitterness. It can be easier to numb that pain than face it. Yet once we face our pain and take responsibility, we gain the freedom to move forward and unleash our Divine Potential. We also gain the freedom to move forward and respond to life with Divinity; thus, we alter the very fabric of the collective realities experienced on our planet. . Alaric Hutchinson
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Are you able to remain humble and kind when things do not go the way you want or expect? Be kind when you are in pain; be kind even when your life seems to be falling apart around you. Be humble not only when you succeed but also when you fail. Kindness in word and action, and humble in thought and belief. It is important to not only say and do the ‘right’ thing, it is important to also think and believe it - which is being genuine in nature of peace embodiment. . Alaric Hutchinson
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Always — but especially when suffering - surround yourself with those who inspire you to lose yourself more honestly, to love others more thoroughly, to live life more fully, and to trust God more wholly. Huddle with those who care for you and those who are exemplary in their encouragement, patience and understanding of others. Hang out with those who strive to put God and faith at their center. Pray for peers, friends and mentors who will not only encourage you to be your best independent, strong, and vulnerable self all at the same time — but also sincerely humble. Pray that their angel dust will transcend you when even the smallest flecks of their contagious warmth and permeating beauty fall upon you. Then ever pray that you may have the opportunity to likewise ease and nurture others in such authentic ways; thus honing such a charitable, other-oriented nature of your own, — a miraculous healing balm — a buffer of pain if there ever was one. Know this is the most powerful antidote for fear and sorrow; the most effective — and addictive — cure-all known in all of creation; an elixir for that otherwise, elusive kind of happiness — the kind that weathers, endures and remains in all seasons and conditions. . Connie Kerbs
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But if a person hasn't ever experienced true despair, she grows old never knowing how to evaluate where she is in life; never understanding what joy really is. I'm grateful for it. Banana Yoshimoto
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Do not run away from your challenges. You must endure and overcome each challenge. Lailah Gifty Akita
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We must graciously endure the times. Lailah Gifty Akita
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The true test of a warrior is how your 'stance' holds up after any 'circumstance'. Meaning, even after the stormiest weather, a true warrior will still reflect the brilliant rays of the magnificent sun through both his or her eyes. You may get hit by sudden lightning or take severe beatings from the cruel wind, but you will always get back up and stand strong on your feet again, soak in the sunlight, and be prepared to get hit by even the most merciless hail - time and time again. Suzy Kassem
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A new challenge keeps the brain kicking and the heart ticking. E.a. Bucchianeri
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The courage to live brings its own rewards. Rachel L. Schade
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Be like stars; instead of cursing the darkness, shine. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Battling wolves today strengthens you for battling lions tomorrow. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Overcoming what frightens you the most strengthens you the most. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Temporary failure will not prevent you from achieving lasting success. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Your brightest light will take you to your greatest heights. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Pursuing your dreams is the best way of insulating yourself from your nightmares. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Failing over and over again is how you learn to succeed over and over again. Matshona Dhliwayo
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When you encounter unexpected situation, don’t panic. Close our eyes, take a deep breath and pray. It will relief you of any anxiety. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Encouragement is a fire of flame. It refreshes the soul and revives the spirit. Lailah Gifty Akita
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You have no control over what happens to you! You can only pray for grace and strength to endure any situation. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Failure is a sign post, directing the right road for life’s journey. Lailah Gifty Akita
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We are capable beyond measure. Go all out and be the great person, you are destiny to be. Lailah Gifty Akita
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If you stay determined, the obstacles cannot stop your progress. You will triumph over every mountain. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Those do dare take risks, shall fulfill their passions. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Life is so much better when we dwell on awe-inspired thoughts. Lailah Gifty Akita
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You have to conquer every mountain to fulfill the dream. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Never pay attention to the distractions in life. Focus on possibilities. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Life tests us to see our level of endurance. Lailah Gifty Akita
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In the darkest time, I have always believed, the light will shine. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Without failing at one thing, there won't be an opportunity to try again, learn and grow. Life isn't static but dynamic. Learn to embrace whatever situation you may face and strive to overcome. Believe in yourself, knowing your best is yet to come. Kemi Sogunle
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In all spheres of life, there are constraints. You have to develop your own strategy to overcome each constraint. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Our confident hope is our great trust in God. Lailah Gifty Akita
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He who can endure the worst can withstand any thing. Lailah Gifty Akita
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We must conquer every mountain to fulfill the dream. Lailah Gifty Akita
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We are surrounded by adversity but we shall triumph because we have a greater spirit Lailah Gifty Akita
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No matter what, I would never let the people who wanted me to break see how much damage they had inflicted. Rachel L. Schade
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Trust in God gives self-power. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Run the race of life with all perseverance and endurance. Lailah Gifty Akita
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You have to conquer every obstacle to realize the goal. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Awake my great strength. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Our experiences always teach us something. If the experience is "bad", then the lesson is even more powerful and meaningful. Every unfortunate incident makes us stronger and better equipped to handle new challenges. Miya Yamanouchi
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When the expected occurred, never panic, by keep calming, you gain control over the situation. Lailah Gifty Akita
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You should persist long enough to conquer. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Don’t quit when you encounter an obstacle. Adapt a new strategy to conquer it. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Faith can keep you alive in any storm. Lailah Gifty Akita
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By the power of the Holy Spirit, we can do what needs to be done. Lailah Gifty Akita
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I do not like the situation but will endure. It is only for awhile. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Life is full of limitless opportunities. You ought to seek them. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Without challenges, we fail to wonder. Lailah Gifty Akita
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I have all the patient to wait for what I want. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Is there any life without any difficulty? Lailah Gifty Akita
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Golden possibilities exist in every adversity. Lailah Gifty Akita
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I do not like the situation but must endure to fulfil the dream. Lailah Gifty Akita
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I work with great gladness for what I want. Lailah Gifty Akita
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It is easy to give up than to endure. Always choose the latter. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Dare to take risk to fulfill your dreams. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Those who find courage to pursue their dreams, manifest gladness of their souls. Lailah Gifty Akita
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No one can foretell the details in a day, we can only hope. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Dare to overcome life difficulties to fulfil your dreams. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't. Rikki Rogers
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It's not enough to step in front of people's bullets; you have to be bulletproof too. You have to be harder than anything anyone else can throw at you, and sometimes you risk losing yourself just trying to save yourself. Anthony Breznican
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How soon do you think it is? Time will tell me. When it's autumn, the leaves fall. When the time comes, I'll know it. [Responding to a question about when he will start throwing his slider in his attempt to comeback from a career-ending stroke.] J.R. Richard
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Your greatest highs come from overcoming your greatest lows. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The cream rises to the top, even if sour. Matshona Dhliwayo
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God will not allow you to add the words "next time" to now faith. Johnnie Dent Jr.
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Be encouraged! You can fulfil your dream. Lailah Gifty Akita
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As believers, our reaction to crisis reveals our heart toward God. Andrena Sawyer
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The difference between a conventional counsellor and an empowerment counsellor is that a conventional therapist will allow you to dwell in your pit of misery for months, years and possibly even decades; whereas an empowerment counsellor will challenge you to recognise that your past pains and seemingly negative experiences are the very key to accessing your greatest self. Miya Yamanouchi
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Life is hope. Hope is faith. Faith is believe. Believe is possibilities. Possibility is miraculous. Miraculous is divine. Divine is supernatural. Supernatural is spiritual. Lailah Gifty Akita
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The gift of life, gives you the greatest opportunity to live and chance to rise above any situation. With hopeful attitude you can overcome any struggle. Lailah Gifty Akita
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To eliminate the inner turmoil we must focus our attention inward and act with loving kindness to ourselves–and each other. Michelle CruzRosado
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Trust in the Lord brings much hope, joy and peace. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Lord gives even more grace, so you can endure the test of time. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Stay strong in spirit, be patient and you will overcome any situation. Lailah Gifty Akita
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You can find hope in despair. Dwell on positive thoughts. Lailah Gifty Akita
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They torture us but could not kill our spirit. We have greater divine power, guiding and protecting us. Lailah Gifty Akita
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If you want to catch your dreams, you have to drop your fears. Anton Rubaclini
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(I)f you do not believe that hearts can bloom suddenly bigger, and that love can open like a flower out of even the hardest places, then I am afraid that for you the road will be long and brown and barren, and you will have trouble finding the Lauren Oliver
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You must see challenges as virtues of opportunities for personal development. You will then have the strength to overcome the challenge. Lailah Gifty Akita
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We can't help but rejoice despite the circumstance. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Given the ease with which health infuses life with meaning and purpose, it is shocking how swiftly illness steals away those certainties… Time unused and only endured still vanishes, as if time itself is starving, and each day is swallowed whole, leaving no crumbs, no memory, no trace at all. Elisabeth Tova Bailey
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Just because a person successfully steers a voyage through hell doesn't mean he ever wants to sail that route again. Richelle E. Goodrich
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I am more than my scars. Andrew Davidson
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Hope kept us alive in the midst of the turbulence. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Hold fast to your faith. Keep your hope in the Lord.Embrace the love of God. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Don’t run from your weakness, you will only give it strength. Stephen Richards
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I try to keep the happy memories. If that's what you call selective memories, I'm good with that. Nicole Williams
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We can cry for years but sometimes gotta smile too. Aberjhani
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Life is uncertain. We can never predict when hard times shall strike. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Sometimes singed wings will fly with greater purpose. Tom Althouse
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Never be afraid to offer a smile; sure the risk is that a few foolish people may misinterpret your kindness as weakness, but the reward in their error be that at least they cannot blame you because you did show your teeth. Johnnie Dent Jr.