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Tough Quotes

On resilience, faith, and getting through tough moments.

These quotes come from people describing genuinely tough situations, an actor admitting he's far gentler than his formidable on-screen character, and someone crediting faith for getting through a nerve-wracking day. See Know quotes for related themes.

After a tough day, I go eat some steak and potatoes and take a shower.

Quotes by Adrien Broner

Modeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls.

Quotes by Adriana Lima

Every time you come to Glasgow, it is going to be tough because the crowd don't like me. When they are swearing at you and booing, it's hard.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

I went on a diet after 'Daawat-e-Ishq.' It was tough to resist eating because we were in Lucknow and Hyderabad, and the food over there is amazing.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

Always Quotes

Getting work is not tough, but to work with people I always wanted to is difficult.

Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

Sometimes it is tough and frustrating to sit on the bench.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

I went to bikram yoga once, it was fun, but boy was it tough.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

There's a lot of guys out there that can play at this level, and sometimes they might be discouraged because they come from a small school or a tough situation.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

There is no better feeling than coming into a tough environment and winning.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

Good Quotes

Being a part of the practice squad was a tough year for me.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

My two main trainers were John Dahmer and DJ Hyde. DJ Hyde mainly taught me how to be tough: I mean, the beatings that he used to give the students as far as wrestling initiations go were as tough as...

Quotes by Adam Cole

For me, it's always been a financial kind of scenario. I was actually the first one who signed the 'exclusive to Ring of Honor' contract. I was the first guy who ever signed one of those contracts. That was tough...

Quotes by Adam Cole

Supporters of tough voter ID laws are not afraid of vote fraud - they are afraid of democracy.

Quotes by Adam Cohen

It can be tough to stand alone for something you believe in.

Quotes by Ada Hegerberg

Know Quotes

Hardcore bands were coming out with names like Urban Waste and The Mob, you know, a lot of kind of tough names. So Beastie Boys was the stupidest name we could come up with. And unfortunately, it stuck.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

Because Islam in its original form was tough and hard, not weak and pliable.

Quotes by Abu Bakar Bashir

I'm not a model; hence I don't see the reason to have a six-pack abs. I can pull off a tough and rugged look of a cop in 'Dhoom' series without taking my shirt off. Cops don't have to move...

Quotes by Abhishek Bachchan

The first eight years in Mumbai were specially tough. I knew during the first two months of my stay that there's no point waiting for hours to meet producers. They won't meet you and definitely won't give you a role.

Quotes by Abhimanyu Singh

Without my services, Pakistan would never have been the first Muslim nuclear nation. We were able to achieve the capability under very tough circumstances, but we did it.

Quotes by Abdul Qadeer Khan

Life Quotes

2014 was physically a tough year because I injured my knee, and you know how that goes with your emotions and the mentality.

Quotes by Abby Wambach

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a gap between an on-screen tough persona and real life, according to these quotes?
Yes — one speaker draws a clear line: "My character in 'Prison Break' needs to be formidable. In reality, I'm not very tough at all." It's an honest admission that acting tough on screen doesn't always reflect who someone really is.
Do these quotes mention faith helping someone through a tough moment?
Yes — one speaker credits their faith directly, saying "it was tough out there and I was nervous, and I felt his presence all day," while thanking "my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." For more reflections on getting through hard times, see our Good quotes.
How is a city described as "tough" in these quotes?
One speaker compares two cities, saying Marseille is "probably a place like Liverpool, very vibrant and very tough." Here, toughness is paired with vibrancy rather than described as a negative trait.
Was a short-lived TV show described as a tough experience?
Yes — one speaker reflects on a show that only lasted "two weeks" despite good reviews, calling the whole experience "a tough one," noting "Critics liked it." It shows that critical praise doesn't always soften a hard outcome. For more on quotes reflecting on hard moments in the public eye, see our Always quotes.
Where can I find more quotes about pushing through hard times?
Our Know and Life collections both touch on resilience and getting through difficult stretches.

Others reflect on tough cities and tough career breaks, including a well-reviewed show cancelled after only two weeks on air. Explore Good and Always quotes for more.