Background
Everyone faces moments of discouragement. Maybe it’s a business that isn’t growing fast enough, a personal goal that feels out of reach, or a season of waiting that feels endless.
In those moments, quitting often feels easier than pressing on. But sometimes, all you need is a word of encouragement—a reminder that persistence pays off.
Here are 21 quotes to keep you going when you feel like quitting.
21 Motivational Quotes
- “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
- “Fall seven times and stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb
- “The moment you’re ready to quit is usually the moment right before the miracle happens.” – Unknown
- “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
- “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” – Walter Elliot
- “When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.” – Unknown
- “Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.” – Samuel Johnson
- “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” – Robert Tew
- “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson
- “You are stronger than you think.” – Unknown
- “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong
- “Winners are not those who never fail, but those who never quit.” – Unknown
- “A river cuts through rock not because of its power, but because of its persistence.” – Jim Watkins
- “Perseverance, secret of all triumphs.” – Victor Hugo
- “Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.” – Napoleon Hill
- “Keep going. Everything you need will come to you at the perfect time.” – Unknown
- “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
- “Small progress is still progress.” – Unknown
- “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
- “Your victory is closer than you think—don’t quit.” – Adapted
- “Consistency is the difference between winning and losing.” – SuccessPoint
How to Use These Quotes
- Write them on sticky notes and place them where you can see daily.
- Save them as wallpapers on your phone or laptop.
- Share them with friends who need encouragement.
- Reflect on them during quiet moments when you feel drained.
Final Thoughts
Quitting is tempting, but persistence is powerful. Whenever you feel like giving up, let these words breathe life into your spirit.
Remember: every champion once felt like quitting, but they kept going. You can too.
What You Can Do Next
- Reflect: Which of these quotes speaks to you the most today?
- Act: Pick 3 quotes and use them as your personal mantra this week.
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