Difficult Times Quotes - Page 5

• I'm having a difficult time killing my parents

  T. J. Miller

  Parent, Killing, Difficult

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• The Marathon distance is very difficult to cover and without the support of all of the fans and people cheering us on and the other runners, we would have a very difficult time to run the full race. So we work together to make a marathon happen.

  Tilahun Regassa

  Running, Cheer, Distance

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• My mother raised me and there was some painful and difficult times, because she was pursuing a career and also very actively involved in expressing her political views. But, looking back, I wouldnt switch her for a normal mom, even though there were moments when Id come back from school and wish shed just be there in a gingham dress putting dinner on the table. I never had that. But now Im really glad I have her.

  Natasha Richardson

  Mom, Mother, School

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• It's a difficult time for a lot of people right now.

  Drake

  Rapper, People, Right Now

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• Even the most daring and accomplished people have undergone tremendous difficulty. In fact, the more successful they became, the more they attributed their success to the lessons learned during their most difficult times. Adversity is our teacher. When we view adversity as a guide towards greater inner growth, we will then learn to accept the wisdom our soul came into this life to learn.

  Barbara Rose

  Teacher, Determination, Adversity

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• If you aren't good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving anyone, since you'll resent the time and energy you give another person that you aren't even giving to yourself.

  Barbara De Angelis

  Love, Life, Self Esteem

  Barbara De Angelis (2009). “Real Moments for Lovers: The Enlightened Guide for Discovering Total Passion and True Intimacy”, p.20, Dell

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• Seeds of faith are always within us; sometimes it takes a crisis to nourish and encourage their growth.

  Susan L. Taylor

  Inspirational, Faith, Encouragement

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• In difficult times bring to mind my words and the sound of my voice. In that way, I shall always be present for you.

  Carolyn Meyer

  Voice, Mind, Sound

  Carolyn Meyer (2009). “Patience, Princess Catherine: A Young Royals Book”, p.21, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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• Why is this happening to me? Why am I having such a difficult time? One answer is that life is supposed to be difficult! It’s what enables us to grow. Remember, earth is not heaven!

  Rick Warren

  Heaven, Answers, Earth

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• There are many, many difficult times, god knows. If a person wants to stand on her own two feet, I recommend undertaking the care and feeding of something. It could be children, or it could be house plants, you know? By doing that you come to understand your own limitations. That's where it starts.

  Banana Yoshimoto

  Children, Feet, Two

  Banana Yoshimoto, Megan Backus (1979). “Three Plays”, p.41, Grove Press

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• 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 things take their course.

  Lucy Powell

  Party, Believe, Differences

  "Fiscal policy announcements show Labour and the Tories are diverging at last" by Lucy Powell, www.theguardian.com. November 21, 2008.

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• I'll always remember when I bumped into Good Morning America's Robin Roberts on a flight to my mother's funeral in 1994, and how kind she was during that difficult time.

  Gayle King

  Mother, Morning, America

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• I had a difficult time hearing my own inner voice about what I wanted to be in this life, because there were all these perfect examples of what a man actually does. The notion is that he goes to college, gets married and provides. That's what a man does.

  Kevin Costner

  College, Men, Voice

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• Black people were very angry with me for writing the book. A lot of people didn't believe me, or didn't want to believe me, and that used to really bother me. It was a very painful and difficult time.

  LaToya Jackson

  Believe, Book, Writing

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• The idea of redemption is always good news, even if it means sacrifice or some difficult times.

  Patti Smith

  Mean, Sacrifice, Ideas

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• When you go through difficult times, make sure you pass the test. Don’t be stubborn and hardheaded. Recognize that God is refining you, knocking off some of your rough edges. Stand strong and fight the good fight of faith. God has called each of us to be champions; you are destined to win. If you will work with God and keep a good attitude, then no matter what comes against you, the bible says that all things – not just the good things in life, but all things – work together for your good.

  Joel Osteen

  Strong, Attitude, Fighting

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• My faith is an important part of my life and over the years I've learnt that it takes a proud man to say he doesn't need anything. It has been a quiet strength and a backbone through a lot of difficult times.

  Bear Grylls

  Men, Years, Important

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• You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces - my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined.

  Elizabeth Edwards

  Love, Moving On, Grief

  "Elizabeth Edwards dies after battle with cancer", www.cnn.com. December 7, 2010.

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• The music industry is an interesting lens through which to look at change, because it has had such a difficult time adjusting to the digital age.

  Jennifer Egan

  Interesting, Age, Adjusting

  "Conversation: Author Jennifer Egan". "PBS NewsHour" with Jeffrey Brown, www.pbs.org. July 1, 2010.

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• I was going to say he's aimless," the witch replied. "I know he's a bit old to be old to living at home with his mom, but he's had a difficult time holding a job. He's worked at Wendy's, Taco Bell, and Burger King, but it all ends the same way- he challenges his manager to combat, takes over the restaurant, and enslaves his coworkers. Then it's back to video games." - Morgan le Fay

  Michael Buckley

  Mom, Kings, Jobs

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• Often the deep valleys of our PRESENT will be UNDERSTOOD only by LOOKING BACK on them from the mountains of our FUTURE experience. Often we can’t see the LORD’S HAND in our lives until long after the trials have passed. Often the most difficult times of our lives are ESSENTIAL building blocks that form the FOUNDATION of our CHARACTER and pave the way to FUTURE opportunity, understanding, and happiness.

  Dieter F. Uchtdorf

  Block, Character, Opportunity

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• Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them.

  Hugh Miller

  Encouraging, Broken Heart, Heartbroken

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• I hope you find true meaning, contentment, and passion in your life. I hope you navigate the difficult times and come out with greater strength and resolve. I hope you find whatever balance you seek with your eyes wide open. And I hope that you - yes, you - have the ambition to lean in to your career and run the world. Because the world needs you to change it.

  Sheryl Sandberg

  Running, Passion, Ambition

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• In difficult times, in dark times, some people shine.

  Cassandra Clare

  Dark, People, Shining

  Cassandra Clare (2012). “Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls”, p.1961, Simon and Schuster

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• I know how important it is to have a helping hand. In my childhood I had difficult times because of hormonal problems. If I hadn't had support, I wouldn't have been able to fulfill my dreams.

  Lionel Messi

  Sports, Football, Dream

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