Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotations on Challenges

It is really true what philosophy tells us, that life must be understood backwards. But with this, one forgets the second proposition, that it must be lived forwards.
Soren Kierkegaard (1813–55) Danish Philosopher, Theologian

All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
Walt Disney (1901–66) American Entrepreneur

Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.
Helen Keller (1880–1968) American Author

The greatness comes not when things go always good for you. But the greatness comes when you’re really tested, when you take some knocks, some disappointments, when sadness comes. Because only if you’ve been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.
Richard Nixon (1913–94) American Head of State, Lawyer

I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him.
Mark Twain (1835–1910) American Humorist

Life is a challenge, meet it! Life is a dream, realize it! Life is a game, play it! Life is Love, enjoy it.
Sathya Sai Baba (1926–2011) Indian Hindu Religious Leader

For every mountain, there is a miracle.
Robert H. Schuller (1926–2015) American Christian Televangelist, Author

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.
Jim Rohn (1930–2009) American Entrepreneur, Author, Motivational Speaker

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
Walter Bagehot (1826–77) English Economist, Journalist

To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.
Gail Sheehy (1936–2020) American Writer, Journalist

Great things are done when men and mountains meet; this is not done by jostling in the street.
William Blake (1757–1827) English Poet, Painter, Printmaker

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.
William Hazlitt (1778–1830) English Essayist

No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man can store up in his ghosty heart
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) American Novelist

The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart
Dorothy Day (1897–1980) American Journalist, Christian Activist

Journalism is the ability to meet the challenge of filling space.
Rebecca West (1892–1983) English Author, Journalist, Literary Critic

Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.
George S. Patton (1885–1945) American Military Leader

Keep on going and the chances are you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I have never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down.
Charles F. Kettering (1876–1958) American Inventor, Entrepreneur, Businessperson

Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may hate you. But those who hate you don’t win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself.
Richard Nixon (1913–94) American Head of State, Lawyer

How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.
Lou Holtz (1893–1980) American Stage Performer

The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain—he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem—he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.
William Arthur Ward (1921–94) American Author

I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!
Theodor Seuss Geisel (‘Dr. Seuss’) (1904–91) American Children’s Books Writer, Writer, Cartoonist, Animator

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.
Peter Marshall

Never underestimate your problem or your ability to deal with it.
Robert H. Schuller (1926–2015) American Christian Televangelist, Author

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater.
William Hazlitt (1778–1830) English Essayist

Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but—I hope—into a better shape.
Charles Dickens (1812–70) English Novelist

Leadership cannot just go along to get along. Leadership must meet the moral challenge of the day
Jesse Jackson (b.1941) American Baptist Civil Rights Activist, Minister

Courage is the human virtue that counts most—courage to act on limited knowledge and insufficient evidence. That’s all any of us have.
Robert Frost (1874–1963) American Poet

If you think your boss is stupid, remember: you wouldn’t have a job if he was any smarter.
Unknown

The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution
Bertrand A. Russell (1872–1970) British Philosopher, Mathematician, Social Critic

It’s a troublesome world. All the people who’re in it are troubled with troubles almost every minute. You ought to be thankful, a whole heaping lot, for the places and people you’re lucky you’re not.
Theodor Seuss Geisel (‘Dr. Seuss’) (1904–91) American Children’s Books Writer, Writer, Cartoonist, Animator

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