These sayings are about being strong inside and having courage.Life is hard. Sometimes, it feels like everything is falling apart, but there's something inside you that keeps you going: your inner strength.Your inner strength is like a superpower that never gives up, even when things are really bad.This post is a reminder to believe in that inner strength and use it to get through the toughest times in life.
Why is it important to be emotionally strong? Being emotionally strong is important because it helps us keep going, especially during tough times. Simply put, emotional strength is the ability to keep moving forward. It’s knowing that we’ve faced challenges before, and we trust ourselves to get through them again. This strength helps us keep going, no matter what challenges come our way.
Mental, neurological and substance use disorders make up 10% of the global burden of disease and 25.1% of non-fatal disease burden according to WHO
Line diagram showing emotional quotient scores.
Here are 25 best quotes that cheer us on to embrace our inner strength and remind us how strong we really are. Enjoy!
1.“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”
— Buddha
2.“We are stronger than we think. We have emotional, spiritual, and even physical resources at our disposal. We may get knocked down, but we don’t have to stay down.”
-Steve Goodier
3.“Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.”
-Marcus Aurelius
4.“When all things seem to fail, stand on your inner strength, shovel today’s challenges for your tomorrow’s freedom.”
–Aniekee Tochukwu Ezekiel
5.“Dig deep and empower yourself today. Stand in your inner strength. Be uniquely you.”
-Amy Leigh Mercree
Recommended reading: Funny Quotes About Raising a Teenager
6.“My dark days made me strong. Or maybe I already was strong, and they made me prove it.”
-Emery Lord
7.”This is no time for ease and comfort. It is time to dare and endure.”
– Winston Churchill
8.“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”
-Maya Angelou
9.“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”
-Bob Marley
10.“Go within every day and find the inner strength so that the world will not blow your candle out.”
— Katherine Dunham
11.“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.”
-Dalai Lama
Recommended reading: Top 20 Thanksgiving Quotes to Make Your Kids Smile
12.“While there is no definitive formula for success and winning, there exists a deliberative mindset, confidence and emotional strength. For one must believe they are a champion before they can become one.”
-R.J. Intindola
13.“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
-Arnold Schwarzenegger
14.“Few men during their lifetime come anywhere near exhausting the resources dwelling within them. There are deep wells of strength that are never used.”
-Richard E. Byrd
15.“When life gets you down, reach down even deeper because you’re stronger than you think.”
-Charles F Glassman
Recommended reading: Top Mental Health Quotes For Kids
16.“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
– Vivian Greene
17.“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
-Marcus Aurelius
18.“Everything is within your power, and your power is within you.”
-Janice Trachtman
19.“We will not find the inner strength to evolve to a higher level if we do not inwardly develop this profound feeling that there is something higher than ourselves.”
-Rudolf Steiner
20.“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
21.“Conquer your mind before you conquer the world.”
–Vinaya Panicker
Recommended reading: Best Co-Parenting Quotes
22.”It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”
– Dieter F. Uchtdorf
23.”Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”
– Nelson Mandela
25.”Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems.”
– Gever Tulley
25.”If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
Recommended Reading: Top Labor Day Quotes to Inspire, Appreciate, and Celebrate
Moonpreneur
At the end:
These sayings are just some of the strong words about being strong inside. We hope they make you feel strong and happy like they did for us.
If not, don’t worry! There are many more sayings like these. Look at our favorite group of happy sayings to find more messages that will make your heart, mind, and spirit feel good. This can help you handle any problem life gives you today or tomorrow.
Looking for a comprehensive parenting guide to ensure you are on the right track? Explore a wealth of parenting wisdom and educational insights in Moonpreneur’s blogs. Additionally, you can join our programs that nurture the next generation of innovators.
‘You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.’ This resonates with me deeply. When my son faced challenges learning robotics, I saw his emotional strength grow as he tackled problems head-on. It reminded me how resilience is built through perseverance and self-belief, even in the face of uncertainty. It’s inspiring to see how emotional strength and creativity often go hand in hand.
While the quotes are inspiring, I think it’s also important to mention that emotional strength isn’t just about enduring hardship, it’s about knowing when to ask for help and practicing self-compassion. In today’s fast-paced world, many people overlook the importance of mental health support and self-care in building emotional resilience. Acknowledging our vulnerabilities can be just as powerful as pushing through challenges.