Powerful yet gentle, words that save the heart... Encouraging words that lift you up in tough times.
There are times when we overthink, when our hearts feel worn out, and when it seems impossible to pick ourselves up on our own.
There may also be times when, even though your mindset is positive, the situation itself feels tough—like when you’ve pushed yourself too hard and it’s exhausting.
So this time, we’ve put together a list of uplifting words for when you’re feeling down.
Quotes from great figures and well-known people are sure to ease your pain.
They’re also perfect for when you want to encourage someone around you—so be sure to check them out!
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Powerful yet gentle, words that save the heart... Encouraging phrases for tough times (21–30)
You can just be yourself.Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun whose work is known for being spread around the world by generations of younger sisters.
Her famous quote, “Be yourself,” is a message that makes us feel seen and accepted.
Many people tend to compare themselves with others and focus only on where they fall short.
However, if we can value being true to ourselves, we may be able to bounce back even when we feel down.
It’s a quote that gently encourages and heals a wounded heart.
Just because you get beaten down doesn’t mean you have to get discouraged. Even when you beat and whip eggs that hard, the cake still rises.Mary Johnston
Mary Johnston, an American author who was also active as a women’s rights advocate.
Her famous quote—“Just because you’re beaten down doesn’t mean you have to be flattened.
After all, no matter how much you beat eggs to a froth, a cake still rises”—brightens our spirits with its clever wordplay.
Even if we feel down after being criticized, the message that we can return to ourselves gives us the courage to stand up again.
It’s a quote that also inspires a positive feeling that we can grow even larger than before—like a cake—after being beaten.
The only people who don’t make mistakes are those who do nothing.Theodore Roosevelt
Nicknamed “Teddy,” Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was known not only as a statesman but also as a soldier, writer, hunter, explorer, and naturalist.
His famous quote, “The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything,” is a message I would like to offer to anyone feeling down after making a mistake.
If you do nothing, you make no mistakes—but you also create nothing and achieve nothing.
The idea that both good and bad things happen precisely because we take action can give us the courage to keep moving forward.
A woman who has cried enough tears to wash her eyes gains a wider field of vision.Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix, an American journalist who gained popularity as a pioneer of advice columnists and took part in the women’s suffrage movement, once said, “The woman who has cried enough tears to wash her eyes sees things better.” It’s a quote that conveys a sense of women’s strength.
The message that we can grow precisely because we’ve endured painful experiences helps transform negative emotions into positive ones.
It’s a gentle yet powerful quote you’ll want to share with someone who is hurting right now.
If you have a shadow, it’s proof that the light is shining on you.Lady Gaga
Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga continues to captivate fans around the world not only with her innovative musical sensibilities but also with her distinctive fashion and performances.
Her famous quote, “If you have a shadow, it means there’s a light shining on you,” evokes the challenges and successes she herself has experienced.
The stronger the light that shines on you, the darker and deeper the shadow becomes.
Rather than focusing on the shadow, this quote reminds us to recognize that we are moving toward success.
If you want to see a rainbow, you have to put up with a little rain.Dolly Parton
Known as a leading figure in country music, singer-songwriter Dolly Parton also wears many hats as an actor, author, entrepreneur, and humanitarian.
Her famous quote, “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain,” teaches us that effort and perseverance are necessary to get what we want.
Indeed, you can’t see a rainbow without rain, and it’s precisely because the rain falls that the rainbow is all the more beautiful and captivating.
It’s a saying that reminds us we are most moved by what we’ve earned through hard work.
In conclusion
How was it? This time, I introduced words that can lift your spirits when you’re having a tough time.
Each phrase is filled with kindness that soothes a tired heart.
However, when things are truly hard, it’s also important to take a break, so be sure not to push yourself.