As we go through life, it's easy to feel lost or troubled or unsure. A lot of us probably have a quote buried in the back of our heads that reminds us to keep going or that bad situations will soon pass. These guiding words are different among everyone, from Bible verses to something your grandma used to say. But if you find that you don't have a saying to get you through a tough situation, here is a list with quotes useful for nearly every crossroad you could ever find yourself in.
1. For when you find yourself stressing about the future:
"You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want." - S.E. Hinton, "The Outsiders"
2. For when you feel insecure:
"No one is you and that is your power." - Dave Grohl
3. For when you have to let go:
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - A.A. Milne, "Winnie-the-Pooh"
4. For when you feel hopeless:
"With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy." - Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life"
5. For when you have to decide who to keep in your life:
"Here is the simple truth about people. Love the ones you want to keep." - Iain Thomas, "I Wrote This For You"
6. For feeling empowered:
"A soft woman is simply a wolf caught in meditation." - Pavana पवन
7. For learning how to listen:
"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand. Most people listen with the intent to reply." - Stephen R. Covey
8. For getting outside of your comfort zone:
"A ship is safe in a harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G.T. Shedd
9. For when you need to keep going:
"Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
10. For when you need a second (or third) opinion:
"You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it." - Albert Einstein
11. For feeling powerless:
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt
12. For reminding ourselves that simplicity is key:
"Beautiful things don't ask for attention." - "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
13. For doing things that make us happy:
"Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing." - Hunter S. Thompson
14. For following your dreams:
"Passion has little to do with euphoria and everything to do with patience." - Mark Z. Danielewski, "House of Leaves"
Although there is nothing quite like a reassuring word from a parent or a friend, sometimes we need to turn to powerful quotes from authors and other experienced humans so that we can gain an outside perspective. I don't know about you, but I've often found inspiration from quotes like these that have helped me on my way.
