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Difficult Times Quotes

Getting through, not around.

These difficult times quotes come from people who had to act, not just cope - a president cutting his own salary, an athlete finding comfort mid-career after years of struggle. Resilience with receipts, close in spirit to Best quotes on grit.

I pass through the difficult moments in life, really difficult times on grass, during my seven years of my career. All of a sudden I felt comfortable.

Quotes by Marat Safin

In these difficult times, when tough decisions are required, the differences between Labour and the Tories are becoming much clearer. One party believes in intervention to reduce social and economic costs and the other believes in market forces and letting...

Quotes by Lucy Powell

Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times.

Quotes by Lucy Powell

When I took over, the economy had almost collapsed. I told Malawians we needed to pass through difficult times. Two days ago I even cut my own salary by 30% to show we are making sacrifices.

Quotes by Joyce Banda

Always Quotes

In difficult times, we're not supposed to quit believing; we're not supposed to quit growing.

Quotes by Joel Osteen

Difficult times require difficult decisions. But supporting this bill shouldn't be a difficult decision.

Quotes by Jim Bunning

It's always helpful to have somebody help buoy you in difficult times and problem-solve with and to share the marvelous moments with as well.

Quotes by Jane Poynter

Egypt is going through difficult times and we cannot allow it to carry on.

Quotes by Hosni Mubarak

I have been a lifelong stutterer, and when I was young, I experienced some very difficult times.

Quotes by Frank Wolf

Arts Quotes

Albania is at risk and we are living in difficult times.

Quotes by Fatos Nano

You look for comic relief in difficult times.

Quotes by Colin Morgan

I would like to help my people in any way I can. It's difficult times in Pakistan and we all have to help.

Quotes by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Difficult times often bring out the best in people.

Quotes by Bernie Sanders

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the focus of this difficult times quotes collection?
It's about getting through hardship with action, not just endurance - leaders cutting salaries, athletes pushing through struggle, people refusing to quit.
Why do people search for quotes about difficult times?
These quotes offer practical resolve rather than vague comfort, useful for anyone facing a setback who wants language rooted in real sacrifice and decision-making.
Is there a quote here from a political or economic leader?
Yes - one comes from a leader who cut their own salary by 30% during an economic collapse, framing shared sacrifice as leadership rather than just messaging.
Do any quotes connect difficult times to sports or personal struggle?
One does, describing difficult years spent struggling on the grass before finally feeling comfortable, a reminder that hard times can precede real growth, echoed in Best quotes on perseverance.
Do any quotes frame difficult decisions as necessary, not just hard?
Yes - one argues that hard periods call for hard choices, but standing behind the right one shouldn't be a struggle itself, worth remembering when things feel like they need to Buoy your resolve.

For more on staying steady, see what keeps people going in the Always collection, or what helps Buoy spirits when things are hard.