Life Struggles Quotes

“In this relentless clash, between
me and my life
both of us persist restlessly, trying
to find the weakest moment in one another.”
― Sanu Sharma

“I look up at the sky again and whisper, ‘I will live for you.”
― Emma Thomas, Live for Me

“Some people are silently struggling with burdens that would break our backs.”
― Wayne Gerard Trotman

“People can have the best of intentions when they tell their loved ones how they should be living their lives. But often times, when we are in struggle, we are seeking to be supported, not solved.”
― Jaeda DeWalt

“We come from people who found hope wherever they went.”
― Ruth Behar, Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

“We all suffer our causes
yet not everyone calls our life a tragedy.”
― Laura Chouette

“Our birth welcomes happiness, colors, and celebrations into our dear ones' lives. Our death takes them to a barren land with lifeless faces, colorless attires, and grief stricken souls. Isn't this enough to perceive how precious life is?”
― Kusuma Radhesh, MYSTERY BEHIND THE BROWN SPARKLING EYES

“Don't look for the hard answer when the answer is simple.”
― Linda Sachs

“No Struggle No Life (The Sonnet)

Ain't no life without struggle,
Ain't no heart without heartbreak.
Ain't no destination without the journey,
Ain't no courage without some dread.
Ain't no clarity without some confusion,
Ain't no serenity without suffering.
Ain't no contentment without disappointment,
Ain't no resilience without failing.
Ain't no mindfulness without mindlessness,
Ain't no uplift without some devastation.
Ain't no knowledge without ignorance,
Ain't no salvation without self-annihilation.
Ain't no I without the Us, without the We.
Ain't no We, unless the norm is nonbinary.”
― Abhijit Naskar, High Voltage Habib: Gospel of Undoctrination

“Valley of Light (The Sonnet)

Behind every cloud,
There is a silver lining.
The cloud is in the mind,
So is the silver lining.
The brush is born of mind,
The paint as well is born of mind.
If the painting has no color,
That too is because of the mind.
When the mind is bright so is the sun,
When the heart is dark so is the sun.
When everything looks dull, just look inside,
You'll discover, all along you've been the sun.
Heart is the gateway to its own valley of light.
Heart is the pedestrian, heart is the might.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Find A Cause Outside Yourself: Sermon of Sustainability

“And then one day you look at yourself in the mirror, and you have become a stranger to yourself!”
― Avijeet Das

“I have to trust that when I walk through any battle, it's for a greater purpose. And the other side is going to be so great that God chose to allow me to walk through it. God is good. Our stories are good. And if they ain't good yet, then we still can't give up, because our stories ain't over. And that is a win.

Maybe you struggle with fearful thoughts. I'm here to tell you there can be victory. You don't have to live in fear. You don't have to let those fears control you. Find someone you can turn to for help. Root out those negative thoughts before they go deep. There can be joy on the other side of your fears. I know, because I've experienced it.”
― Brooke Tilghman, Every Little Win: How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy

“Contrary to popular belief, government buildings and educational institutes are not the nerve centers of society - the true nerve centers of society are the streets - streets that bear witness to the struggles of life - streets that bear witness to the labor of liberty - streets that bear witness to the struggles of being treated as an equal member of the human family.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Ingan Impossible: Handbook of Hatebusting

“Genius By The Dozen (A Sonnet)

Given the resources, I can build any technology,
Unlike some people, I do not need to hire genius.
Yet I gave up my obsession of electronics, because,
Building rockets is easy, building society not so much.
Not everybody is born with a silver spoon in mouth,
Rest of us have to choose among bread, dreams and tears.
But don't assume that I am whining about a misfortune,
Because, a reformer is worth a hundred entrepreneurs.
Rocket science is child's play for even a fisherman's son,
Cognitive Science is common sense for a laborer's child.
Yet you boast about a bunch of counterfeit geniuses whose,
Greatest power is that they are born with a golden hide.
If you seek true genius, lend a hand to developing nations.
And they'll give you Gates, Musks and Byrons by the dozens.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Amantes Assemble: 100 Sonnets of Servant Sultans

“In any struggle, the battles of life are fought and won in our minds.”
― Dr. Lucas D. Shallua

“To labor is to dream,
to dream is to labor.
The lazy can’t dream,
dreamer savors labor.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Sapionova: 200 Limericks for Students

“Difficulty delivers durability.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Rowdy Scientist: Handbook of Humanitarian Science

“Life is a downpayment on a mirage.”
― Jack Freestone

“Yes, we get knocked around, yes life doesn't always turn out as we planned it, but as people of faith, we get up again. We see the sunrise again and again and we put one foot in front of the other and meet our destiny. But we do this with the help of loved ones, friends, and strangers.”
― Stacy Thowe, Soap Opera Digest: The Story of a Woman. A Dream. And an Endless Love

“Lost of a will,
How does it feel?

Making peace with staying stuck,
Accepting that nothing in you left much.”
― Ritu Negi, Ethereal

“Everything that happens offers us gifts.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Cocoon's cry to first fly,
Travels thousands of miles—
So much in so little life.”
― Ritu Negi, Cherry Blossoms: A Haiku Poetry Book

“Life is an exhilarating odyssey for the soul. The journey may at times weigh heavily on our heart, mind, and body, but for our spirit it is a soul-stirring adventure every step of the way. Each trial and tribulation we face is another potential victory in a daring quest to fulfill our divine mission.”
― Anthon St. Maarten

“Flapping my wings,
as the weight of time grows age on me,
Digging for basics in a pit of fire,
My armor is just a cage on me.”
― Ritu Negi, Collywobbles

“When reality hits hard
and battles turn into wars to fight,
What story do you tell yourself
to sleep at night?”
― Ritu Negi, Collywobbles

“Obscurity establish greatness.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Kral Fakir: When Calls The Kainat

“The most immoral and ugliest smile in this world is the one made towards people who are trying to survive with great difficulty!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“Life is not a speed contest.”
― Eduvie Donald

“There was a time I looked in the mirror and saw a stranger.

I had walked through the fire of alcohol addiction.
I had sat in the silence of depression.
I had tasted the sharp loneliness that hides behind a smile.

And yet — I did not give up.

We endure pain — and that pain becomes our teacher.

They say a Guru is not one who speaks from books,
but one who has lived what they teach.
Who has stumbled through the dark, and still chooses the path to light.

Today, as a coach, I don’t offer perfection.
I offer presence. I offer truth. I offer the strength that comes from having broken and rebuilt.

If you’re walking through something heavy, I hope this reminds you:
You are not broken. You are becoming.
And your story isn’t over.”
― Avijeet Das

“Some people may forget your kindness, but that's not a reflection of your worth. Ungrateful hearts often reveal more about themselves than about those who've helped them. Don't let their forgetfulness diminish your generosity or kindness. Keep shining your light, and let God be your reward. Your good deeds are seen by a Heavenly Father who remembers every act of kindness.”
― Shaila Touchton