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Quotes about Difficult Times

Meaning of the Quote: “Where There’s Hardship, There’s Ease”

    “Where there’s hardship, there’s ease.”

    Quran

    Beyond the Quote (Day 378)

    At first glance, this statement seems like a contradiction. Where there’s hardship—tension, angst, and unease, seem to be the more appropriate pairings, wouldn’t you think? And while, yes, those tend to be the default feelings in response to hardship, they certainly aren’t the mandatory responses. In fact, there are no mandatory responses to any situation in life. It’s one of the few things that is actually 100% within our control—how we choose to respond to given situations. This becomes increasingly evident when you see someone masterfully navigate hard situations with ease and grace.

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    The storms only make us stronger.

      The storms only make us stronger

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      “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in.” ~ Haruki Murakami

        “Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities — always see them, for they’re always there.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale

          "For every dark night, there's a brighter day." ~ Tupac Shakur

            “There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.’  No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster.” ~ Dalai Lama

              “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” ~ Dolly Parton

                Every time you are able to find some humor in a difficult situation, you win.

                  No winter lasts forever. No spring skips it's turn.

                    “Troubles, they may come and go, but good times, they’re the gold.” ~ Dave Matthews Band

                      “I ask not for a lighter burden but for broader shoulders.” ~ Proverb

                        “History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. ” ~ David McCullough

                          “We must assume every event has significance and contains a message that pertains to our questions…this especially applies to what we used to call bad things…the challenge is to find the silver lining in every event, no matter how negative.” ~ James Redfield

                            “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” ~ Lou Holtz

                              “In time of difficulties, we must not lose sight of our achievements.” ~ Mao Tse-tung