And sometimes, in those moments, we don’t need solutions.
We don’t need a five-step plan or a motivational speaker. We just need words. A few well-placed sentences. A thought from someone who’s been there. Something to remind us that we’re still here, still breathing, and not broken beyond repair. So here’s a collection of quotes—some comforting, some grounding, some fierce and defiant, others soft and whisper-like.
You won’t connect with all of them—and that’s okay. But maybe one is exactly what you need today.
This too shall pass.Persian proverb
Yes, it’s a cliché. But clichés endure for a reason. When everything feels like it's falling apart, this is the reminder that time moves. Pain, even when it feels endless, doesn’t last forever. You’ve made it through all your hardest days so far—this one included.
Feelings are much like waves. We can’t stop them from coming but we can choose which ones to surf.Jonatan Mårtensson — Swedish writer and speaker
Emotions don’t ask for permission. They come and go like tides. You don’t need to wrestle every single one. Just feel them, notice them. Ride the ones that serve you. Let the others pass you by.
No feeling is final.Rainer Maria Rilke — Austrian poet known for exploring emotion and the human condition
This line is a quiet reassurance in loud times. Whatever you’re feeling—grief, anger, numbness, panic—it’s not permanent. It might feel like it’ll never end, but it will. Hold on. It will shift.
You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, and anxious. Having feelings doesn’t make you a ‘negative person.’ It makes you human.Lori Deschene — Author and founder of Tiny Buddha
We live in an age of relentless positivity, but real life isn’t always tidy or cheerful. You’re allowed to feel whatever you feel. That doesn’t make you broken or negative. It just makes you real.
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.Louisa May Alcott — Author of ‘Little Women’
This quote speaks to quiet resilience. You might feel lost in the chaos, but you are learning. Every hard day, every overwhelmed breath—it’s shaping your strength. You’re not just surviving—you’re learning how to navigate.
The wound is the place where the light enters you.Rumi — 13th-century Persian poet and mystic
Pain can feel like pure destruction—but sometimes, it’s transformation in disguise. Your wounds aren’t just signs of where you’ve been hurt. They’re also signs of where you’re healing. Where you’re growing.
When you’re going through hell, keep going.Winston Churchill — British Prime Minister during WWII
Blunt, British, and entirely valid. When things are unbearable, you don’t have to charge ahead. Just move. Inch forward. Crawl if you must. But don’t stop here. The only way out is through.
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.Maya Angelou — American poet, author, and civil rights activist
This one is for anyone bottling things up. You don’t have to share with everyone, but know this: your pain deserves expression. Whether it’s through words, art, or a message to a friend—releasing what hurts is part of healing.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.Theodore Roosevelt — 26th President of the United States
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t need every answer or perfect conditions. Start where you are. With whatever energy, clarity, or courage you’ve got. That’s enough for now.
Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.Victor Hugo — French author of ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame’
This one feels like a quiet promise. Whatever storm you’re in—however long it’s lasted—there is light on the other side. It may not be visible yet, but it’s coming.
It is what it is.Ovie Soko — Love Island UK 2019 contestant, known for his chill wisdom
Ovie turned this phrase into a mantra. It might sound simple, but there’s calm power in accepting what you can’t control. Sometimes, naming the moment is enough.
You have to do what’s best for you and what makes you happy. Even if it hurts people you love.Kourtney Kardashian — Reality TV star and wellness entrepreneur
You’re allowed to choose you. Not everyone will understand your boundaries—but that doesn’t mean they’re wrong. Prioritising your peace is still valid.
Even the strongest people feel weak sometimes.Molly-Mae Hague — Love Island UK star, influencer, and brand ambassador
Molly-Mae has been open about her struggles with anxiety and pressure. A reminder that even people who look like they’ve got it all together have their hard days, too.
I’m not a stop along the way. I’m a destination.Blair Waldorf — Character from Gossip Girl, played by Leighton Meester
If you’re feeling overlooked, let this quote boost your confidence. You’re not second choice. You’re not a backup plan. You’re it.
Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.Albus Dumbledore — From Harry Potter, spoken in the films by Michael Gambon
A bit of magic and truth wrapped in one. Even in the hardest seasons, there’s still something—someone—that can light the way. Look for it.
You’re only human. You live once and life is wonderful, so eat the damned red velvet cupcake.Emma Stone — Oscar-winning actress
Whether it's a cupcake, a nap, or not answering that email—you’re allowed small joys. You're allowed ease. You don't need a reason.
Nobody else is going to do it for you, so you have to go out there and do it for yourself.Kim Kardashian — Media personality and business mogul
Say what you like about Kim—this one's solid. When you're waiting for someone to come fix it, maybe it's time to step up for yourself. You've got this.
A Note from Us
If you’ve made it this far—thank you. That in itself says something about your strength.
Here’s the truth: when everything feels too much, that doesn’t mean you are too much.
It just means you’ve been carrying a lot. Maybe more than anyone sees. Maybe more than you know how to name. And maybe—just maybe—what you need right now isn’t to try harder, but to soften. To stop. To feel. To let yourself just be.
Maybe that looks like sitting quietly with a cup of tea.
Maybe it means texting a friend “Hey, I’m not okay.”
Maybe it means rereading one of these quotes until the words sink in.
You are not alone. Not now. Not ever.
This space is held with you, and for you.
No expectations. No rush. Just a reminder: you’re here. You matter.
? Which quote spoke to you the most?
Or is there one you always return to on the hard days? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear what words have helped carry you through.
Stay safe. Stay soft. Stay here. ?
