Here are 220 of the best hard times quotes. The best part? They will make you feel stronger and inspired. You’ll find quotes on adversity, suffering, hope, and more. Enjoy! Character is the virtue of hard times. Charles de Gaulle People need hard times and oppression to develop psychic muscles. Emily Dickinson Do not be concerned too much with what will happen. Everything which happens will be good and useful for you. Epictetus In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity. Horace At night, especially, it is beautiful to believe in the light. Plato Tonight we cry, we despair, and we fear. Tomorrow we get back to work trying to build the world we want. Sam Altman Master the art of doing things you don’t feel like doing, and you’ll go quite far. Thibaut You have the power to change anything. Rhonda Byrne Sometimes the tide is with us, and sometimes against. But we keep swimming either way. Charlie Munger Life is a storm that wil...