Hard Times Quotes

Quotes on living through and learning from hard times.

Hard times show up in different forms - economic struggle, professional setbacks, or simply not being wanted for a while. These quotes speak plainly about that experience, connecting to the resilience found in our Adversity quotes.


One quote even suggests that difficulty awakens something instinctive, a pull toward greater honesty in how people live. For encouragement through tough seasons, see our Prayers and Growth pages.