Quotes on Hard Times

When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always get worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better.

I get it now; I didn't get it then. That life is about losing and about doing it as gracefully as possible... and enjoying everything in between.

In the roughest moments, remember: God is our Father; God does not abandon his children.

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.

Again and again, the impossible problem is solved when we see that the problem is only a tough decision waiting to be made.

Character produces endurance and persistence when the going gets tough, and life truly is an endurance race, not a sprint.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

People have a hard time accepting anything that overwhelms them.

There is no education like adversity.

Action is the foundational key to all success.

I do remember how it was to be poor. I do remember that in my early years, we had to grow and raise all of our food, even our animals. And I remember in my early life, we didn't even have electricity. So it was very, very hard times then.

I think every entertainer's had nights when things go wrong. I mean you can't remember everything all the time, and especially if you're having hard times personally, things going on that you - you know, and then people make it worse. And that makes you feel worse.

Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.

I think that hell essentially is separation from God forever. And that is the worst hell that I can think of. But I think people have a hard time believing God is going to allow people to burn in literal fire forever. I think the fire that is mentioned in the Bible is a burning thirst for God that can never be quenched.

There are times when the mind is dealt such a blow it hides itself in insanity. While this may not seem beneficial, it is. There are times when reality is nothing but pain, and to escape that pain the mind must leave reality behind.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

One of my biggest fears - maybe my biggest weakness as a Christian - is that I have a hard time going up to a stranger and talking to them about Jesus.

A lot of country music is sad. I think most art comes out of poverty and hard times. It applies to music. Three chords and the truth - that’s what a country song is. There is a lot of heartache in the world.

When you stand and share your story in an empowering way, your story will heal you and your story will heal somebody else.