200 Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
Boost your spirits with these uplifting inspirational quotes for friends facing tough times.
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Best Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
You don’t have to be anything but you right now. I love you exactly as you are in every phase of our wonderful friendship.
There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there. Paulo Coelho Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
It took a lot of courage to do what you did. It will take even more courage to get through this. If anyone is a lion with immense courage, it’s you, my friend.
In the midst of adversity, you shine with unwavering strength. Keep shining bright.
Cultivate an optimistic mind, use your imagination, always consider alternatives, and dare to believe that you can make possible what others think is impossible. Rodolfo Costa
Just because it didn’t happen for you now doesn’t mean it’s never going to happen. It just means there’s another step to get there.
Just for the record darling, not all positive change feels positive in the beginning. S.C. Lourie
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow Mary Anne Radmacher
Life is an adventure, and adventures often come with challenges. Embrace the adventure, and you’ll find treasures along the way.
And even though it’s hard, and I may struggle through it all, you may see me struggle…But you will NEVER see me fall. Joyce Alcantara
I’m grateful for your friendship and the positive impact you have on my life.
Defeat is simply a signal to press onward. Helen Keller
And you ask ‘What if I fall?’ Oh but my darling, what if you fly? Erin Hanson
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt
If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not making decisions. Katherine Hepburn
Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just one step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down. Eleanor Roosevelt
I see your fear, and it’s big. I also see your courage, and it’s bigger. We can do hard things. Glennon Doyle
Refuse failure. No matter how difficult the obstacles, find a way to around them. JJ Goldwag
The odds of you being born are one in trillion. That means you are as rare as anyone else in this world, and you can cope with a situation any way that works best for you.
I know you are dealing with a lot of pain right now, but your bravery in how you handled the situation thus far has really inspired me to be better with the painful challenges in my life. You have always been such a good influence on this world. Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
Everybody fails. Not everybody keeps on trying. Be the anomaly!
I believe in your resilience and ability to overcome challenges.
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. Albert Einstein
Let’s do some affirmations. You are enough. You are strong. You are more than this moment in time. You will recover.
You are stronger than you know, and this too shall pass.
A bad day or a bad week does not mean a bad life. Your life is filled with so many amazing things. Focus on those for a few minutes.
Don’t hold onto grudges or dwell in resentment. It’s like drinking poison and expecting it to hurt the other person, but it only hurts you.
Every day is a new beginning, a chance to rewrite your story. The past doesn’t define you; your actions today do.
Between you and every goal that you wish to achieve, there is a series of obstacles, and the bigger the goal, the bigger the obstacles…Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else. Brian Tracy
Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. C.S. Lewis
There is nothing fair about life and love. There is also nothing stopping you from overcoming this.
Your journey is unique, and so is your timeline. Don’t compare your chapter to someone else’s chapter .
You can’t control the things that happen to you, but you are in full control of how you react to them.
Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create. Roy T. Bennett
A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. Maya Angelou
Believe in yourself as much as I do and nothing will ever stop you from achieving your dreams.
Let’s add the word ‘now’ to the things you just said. You are sad… now. You feel worthless… now. You wish you had never met him… now. With time will come a different perspective. Be open to changing your feelings while respecting this moment in time. Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
Remember, what seems bad doesn’t have to stay that way. You can reframe everything negative into a positive!
I’m inspired by your courage and determination. Keep moving forward.
Each day comes bearing its gifts. Untie the ribbon. Ann Ruth Schabacker
I know you can handle this on your own, but the bounds of friendship make it so I can help you handle this, and it’s less of a burden on you. I am not taking away your strength, I am building the strength in our power of two.
A person does not have to be an angel to be a saint. Albert Schweitzer
You don’t have to be strong or tough right now. I got you.
Lean on your inner strength; it’s carried you through hardships before.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit – rest if you must, but don’t you quit. Edgar Guest, Don’t Quit
Optimist: someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it’s more like a cha-cha. Robert Brault
It’s okay to feel down. Sometimes the best way to feel better is to stop trying to change the way you’re feeling.
The struggles you face now, don’t define your future. We can get through this together.
Short Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
Being justified by faith, you can have peace with God through your Lord Jesus. Romans 5:1
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson
There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there’s grace in being willing to know and hear others. Michelle Obama
I’m here for you if you need me, but I’m at a loss for words. I’m going to stay here and be out of your way, but know I’m in the other room if you need to talk more about this.
You inspire me to be a better person, and I’m thankful for that.
It does not matter how slow you go as long as you do not stop. Confucius
I believe in your ability to overcome anything life throws at you. Keep moving forward.
Life has its ups and downs, and you’ve got the tools to weather the storm.
No one is perfect. That’s why pencils have erasers! Wolfgang Riebe
There are no quick fixes to grief. No easy answers. Every expression of grief that wants to be felt and honoured and given its space, must be allowed…in order to heal. Tom Zuba
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas Edison Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us.
It’s not what happens to you that determines how far you will go in life; it is how you handle what happens to you. Zig Ziglar
Strive not to be a success but rather to be of value. Albert Einstein
Go easy on yourself, my friend. You don’t deserve to beat yourself up.
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right! Henry Ford
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. Gandhi
Every day you wake up is a victory, a chance to keep moving forward, and a reminder that you are resilient.
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. Albert Camus
Nothing happens to us that we can’t learn and grow from. While that seems impossible now, I’m going to be here to show you how much we’ve learned during this event.
Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you’re perfectly free. Rumi
I know you’re going through a tough time, and I’m here to listen whenever you’re ready to talk.
Nobody ever told us life would be easy. It is worth it, however.
Positive anything is better than negative nothing. Elbert Hubbard
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths. Etty Hillesum
I care about you deeply.
You can always count on me.
We will fail when we fail to try. Rosa Parks Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
You can do it!
Comparison is the thief of joy. Be kind to yourself.
I admire your courage and determination.
I’ll listen as long as you need to talk.
I’m grateful to have you in my life.
Never forget: I’m only ever a phone call away.
Anything you need, I’ll be there.
You’re not alone. We’re in this together.
I believe in you and your abilities.
Who do you need me to be for you right now?
I cherish our friendship and the positivity you bring into my life.
I’m here for you, no matter what. You’re not alone in this.
No matter how bad it gets, remember everything’s temporary.
Turn your wounds into wisdom. Oprah Winfrey
I love you. I care for you. I’m here for you.
Let’s face this together.
May you always know you have my hand to hold. JJ Heller
In your presence, I always feel more hopeful and uplifted.
Lean on your loved ones for strength.
I’ve got your back.
You are safe here.
And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it. Paulo Coelho Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
Encouraging Words for a Friend Going Through a Tough Time
Lean on your support system; we’re here to catch you when you fall.
Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end. John Lennon
In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact. Les Brown
When you change your thoughts, you change your world. Norman Vincent Peale
If every day was an amazing day, how would we know what an amazing day felt like? This will give us a great perspective on other challenges we face and allow us to celebrate amazing days better together.
Who do you spend time with? Criticizers or encouragers? Surround yourself with those who believe in you. Your life is too important for anything less. Steve Goodier
I want to thank you for everything you just shared with me. I am honored you trust me so much. Do you want me just to listen, or would you like my perspective and possible solutions? Either way is fine with me.
Remember the times when you thought you couldn’t go on? You did, and you’ll do it again.
I want to respect your space, but I also want to help you. Can I just sit here and hold your hand? Speak or be silent; either way, you’ve got me by your side.
I believe in your strength and your ability to overcome any challenge.
Never give up hope. All things are working for your good. One day, you’ll look back on everything you’ve been through and thank God for it. Germany Kent
It might not be easy, but you can do it! You’ve got this.
At any given moment you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end. Christine Mason Miller
I am always proud to be your friend, even in your darkest hour. If nothing else, let my love light the way out of this.
How you are reacting is totally normal. It would not be normal to be emotionless right now. You are experiencing a major life adjustment. That will come with growing pains and, inevitably, a better version of yourself.
I may not always be there with you. But I will ALWAYS be there for you.
I know you are a strong, independent person. When I went through tough times, you were there for me, and I will always be here for you too.
It’s important to think of what it means to powerfully and successfully rise to challenges, and all that it requires: determination, clarity, and steering clear of victim mentality. Emma R. Wilson
You have survived and thrived through every challenge you’ve faced. You will do the same with this challenge.
I admire your resilience and how you’re handling this with grace.
True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are. Brené Brown Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. Aristotle
It’s okay to feel sad, down, and frustrated. You may even feel like things are a bit hopeless right now. But you don’t have to hang on to those feelings. You have a bright and happy future.
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain. Vivian Greene
Let’s take it one day at a time, one step at a time. Progress is progress, no matter how small.
Don’t let self-doubt be your compass. Trust your instincts and believe in your abilities.
I’ll always be here for you. I’m not going anywhere. I’m never going to leave you. Jaci Burton
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always. Oprah Winfrey
The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. Eleanor Roosevelt
Courage isn’t having the strength to go on. It is going on when you don’t have strength. Napoleon Bonaparte
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. Corrie Boom
Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, remember how far you’ve come.
It’s okay to cry. In fact, crying actually helps release feel-good hormones and will actually make you feel better. I can stay or leave if you feel emotions bubbling up, but I’m always going to be here.
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Viktor Frankl
It’s okay to ask for help; that’s a sign of strength, not weakness. We all need support sometimes.
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas Jefferson
I’m here, and you don’t have to respond. I just want you to know you mean the world to me, and when you’re struggling, I’m struggling. We’ll get through this together. Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
It’s your life; you don’t need someone’s permission to live the life you want. Be brave to live from your heart. Roy T. Bennett
It’s a wonderful thing to be optimistic. It keeps you healthy and it keeps you resilient. Daniel Kahneman
Everyone makes mistakes. You are not unique because you are facing a problem. You are unique because you will do anything to overcome it. That’s inspiring and noble.
Don’t look at how far there is left to go. Focus us how far you’ve come.
You cannot control this outcome any more than you can control the ocean. What you can do is find the best way to navigate the challenge and arrive at a better destination.
The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up. Robert Tew
It is never too late to be what you might have been. George Eliot
No matter how hard it gets, you’ve got a friend who cares.
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
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give. Eleanor Roosevelt
Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know. A.A. Milne
I am honored you allowed me into this private space. Everything we discuss is between us, and I will never violate your trust.
You’re not alone; I’m just a call or text away if you need to talk or if there’s anything I can do to help.
Positive Messages for Friends Who Are Down
People who wonder whether the glass if half empty or half full are missing the point. The glass is refillable.
We are not defined by one moment in time. Your strength to recover from this is what will define you, and I’m here to support that.
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. Dolly Parton Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. Earl Nightingale
Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today. Jordan Peterson
Winning is coming in fourth, exhausted, and encouraged because last time you came in fifth. Denis Waitley
I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Jimmy Dean
You always pass failure on the way to success. Mickey Rooney
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. Your feelings are valid, and I’m here to listen.
Hard times may have held you down, but they will not last forever. When all is said and done, you will be increased. Joel Osteen
You are a masterpiece in progress. Embrace the mess and keep going.
Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. Mother Teresa
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing that’s why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar
You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody. Maya Angelou
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. George Patton
Every day may not be a good day, but there’s something good in every day. Look for the good.
Remember, setbacks are just setups for comebacks. You’ve got this.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Arthur Ashe
You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. C.S. Lewis
Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
Life is full of surprises, and sometimes, the best moments come from unexpected places. Keep an open heart for the beauty yet to come. Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
Trust me, you are more beautiful, courageous, talented, and intelligent than you’re giving yourself credit for. Believe in yourself.
This is not all your fault. This is a factor of a million different things you can’t control. This was inevitable as much as your recovery from this challenge is.
There is no timeline for recovery. There is only what is best for you to recover. I will handle anything you can’t and shush anyone I need to.
Everything is within your power, and your power is within you. Janice Trachtman
Life is short, but it is wide. This too shall pass. Rebecca Wells
Please don’t say negative things about yourself. That’s my best friend you’re talking to, and I won’t let anyone talk to her like that!
Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome. Fannie Flagg
Life’s challenges are not obstacles; they are opportunities for growth and transformation.
It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else’s life with perfection. Elizabeth Gilbert
If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. Charles R. Swindoll
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, you will emerge from this stronger and more resilient.
Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this. Chantal Sutherland
No matter how dark it is right now, remember that the battle will end, the sun will rise, and you will find your joy again. Winnie Mathenge
You are not a burden to me or anyone. You are the first person always to support someone in need, and we just want to return the favor.
You get three days to be sad, but then you gotta be a badass.
It’s okay to take a step back and rest when you need it. Recharging is part of the journey to success. Inspirational Quotes for Friends Who Are Down
We’re all in this together, and together, we’ll get through it.
If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden. Frances Hodgson Burnett
It might not feel like it, but you’re not alone. There are so many people here who love and support you.
I wish you could appreciate yourself in the same way I appreciate you.
Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars, to change the world. Harriet Tubman.
Remember, where you are now is not where you’ll be forever.
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. Marilyn Monroe
There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. Amanda Gorman
Every situation in life is temporary. So, when life is good, make sure you enjoy and receive it fully. And when life is not so good, remember that it will not last forever and better days are on the way. Jenni Young
I know you like to handle things in private, and I respect that. I’m going to check on you every few days. You can respond or not respond. I won’t get my feelings hurt. I just want to be sure you know there are people who love you and need you to get better.
