Don’t we all wish that life were rainbows and lollipops all the time and everything always worked out? Sounds dreamy. But we all know that life is hard, challenging and stressful sometimes, and there are days when we feel like giving up.
I had many of those days 11 years ago when I left my abusive relationship, closed my hair salon and declared bankruptcy. I kept asking myself, “What’s the point of going any further?”. I was tapped out.
Reading never give up quotes, motivational quotes, and inspirational quotes kept me fired up and forging ahead. Trust me, I wanted to give up many times. Starting over is exhausting.
You can read more about my story here. You can also watch it here over on my YouTube channel.
Anyway, here we are 11 years later, and I’m so glad I never gave up and that reading all those never give up quotes and other inspirational quotes kept me going. Now I can share motivational articles and messages to help other people stay strong and keep going!!
101 Never Give Up Quotes
I’ve whipped up a pretty solid list of never give up quotes for you. Some are from famous people, some are just unknown, and to be honest, millions of quotes get shared and read every day, it’s hard to know which quote belongs to which famous person anymore.
I did my best to credit the correct author. One of my favourite never give up quotes is my own and has been shared millions of times all across the internet. I love this quote. It’s the final image so make sure to stick around til the end!
I hope you enjoy this list of never give up quotes. Share it with anyone you know who needs some motivational quotes and some encouragement.
I think you might also like this post of 85 words of encouragement for hard times. Without further ado…
The Best Never Give Up Quotes To Empower You
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb
“You are stronger than you think.” – Unknown
“When you feel like giving up, remember why you started.” – Unknown (this one is my favourite!)
“Success is what happens after you’ve survived all your failures.” – Unknown
“The comeback is always stronger than the setback.” – Unknown
“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” – Suzy Kassem
“You were given this mountain to show others it can be moved.” – Mel Robbins
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” – Zig Ziglar
“You didn’t come this far to only come this far.” – Unknown (I use this quote a LOT!)
“Your only limit is you.” – Unknown
“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” – J.K. Rowling
“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” – Dolly Parton
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
“One day, you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through—and it will be someone else’s survival guide.” – Brené Brown
“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” – Robert H. Schuller
“Keep going. Your future self is begging you not to quit.” – Unknown
“No pressure, no diamonds.” – Thomas Carlyle
“Don’t give up. You’ve got more in you than you think.” – Unknown
“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” – George Addair
“Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.” – Unknown
“Some people quit when they’re tired. Winners quit when they’re done.” – Unknown
“You can rest. You can cry. But you can’t quit.” – Unknown
“Never let a stumble in the road be the end of the journey.” – Unknown
“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you thought you couldn’t.” – Rikki Rogers
“Every great success requires some kind of struggle.” – Unknown
“The moment you’re ready to quit is usually the moment right before the miracle happens.” – Unknown
“Keep showing up. That’s half the battle.” – Unknown
“You’re allowed to scream, you’re allowed to cry, but you’re never allowed to give up.” – Unknown
“Your story isn’t over yet.” – Unknown
“Big journeys begin with small steps. Keep stepping.” – Unknown
“You are not too old, and it’s not too late.” – Unknown
“Let your faith be bigger than your fear.” – Unknown
“Hard times build strong people.” – Unknown
“Just because it hasn’t happened yet doesn’t mean it won’t.” – Unknown
“You’re still here. That means you’re undefeated.” – Unknown
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe
“Quitting is not an option.” – Unknown
“Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable.” – Unknown
“You only fail when you stop trying.” – Albert Einstein
“You’ve survived 100% of your worst days. Keep going.” – Unknown
“Little by little, day by day, what is meant for you will find its way.” – Unknown
“Be stronger than your strongest excuse.” – Unknown
“Breathe. This is just a chapter, not your whole story.” – Unknown
“Rise up. Start fresh. See the bright opportunity in each new day.” – Unknown
“Don’t let the hard days win.” – Sarah J. Maas
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
“You are capable of more than you know.” – Unknown
“Just keep moving forward.” – Dory, Finding Nemo
“Don’t stop until you’re proud.” – Unknown
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
“Small steps every day.” – Unknown
“Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.” – Chinese Proverb
“Wake up with determination, go to bed with satisfaction.” – Unknown
“Progress, not perfection.” – Unknown
“You can do hard things.” – Glennon Doyle
“The world needs your magic. Don’t give up on yourself.” – Unknown
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” – Victor Hugo
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – Billie Jean King
“Stay focused and never give up.” – Unknown
“Your dreams are valid.” – Lupita Nyong’o
“Success is not for the chosen few—it’s for the few who choose it.” – Unknown
“The harder the climb, the better the view.” – Unknown
“You don’t have to do it all today. Just don’t stop.” – Unknown
“Stay in the fight.” – Unknown
“Make yourself proud.” – Unknown
“Even if it’s slow, progress is progress.” – Unknown
“Don’t wait for the motivation. Act, and the motivation will follow.” – Unknown
“It’s okay to be scared. Do it scared.” – Unknown
“One step. One punch. One round.” – Creed II
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford
“Refuse to quit. Fight for your future.” – Unknown
“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.” – Regina Brett
“Bet on yourself.” – Unknown
“Keep walking. You’re not alone.” – Unknown
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” – Muhammad Ali
“Make it happen. Shock everyone.” – Unknown
“Your breakthrough is on the other side of your persistence.” – Unknown
“Progress hides in patience.” – Unknown
“A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.” – George M. Moore Jr.
“Choose courage over comfort.” – Brené Brown
“Don’t let fear decide your future.” – Shalane Flanagan
“Get up every time life knocks you down.” – Unknown
“You didn’t come this far to quit now.” – Unknown
“On the other side of pain is power.” – Unknown
“Trust the process.” – Unknown
“You’re not finished yet.” – Unknown
“Resilience is your superpower.” – Unknown
“Don’t lose hope. Great things take time.” – Unknown
“The fight in you is bigger than the fear around you.” – Unknown
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
“You are not alone. Keep going.” – Unknown
“The struggle means you’re still alive. Still trying. Still in it.” – Unknown
“One day this pain will make sense.” – Unknown
“The fire inside you is bigger than any storm.” – Unknown
“Keep showing up for your life.” – Unknown
“Nothing works unless you do.” – Maya Angelou
“Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about.” – Winston Churchill
final thoughts on never give up quotes
This is your one and only precious life. You don’t get another chance, so don’t be so quick to give up on something that seems hard. If everything were easy, everyone would be doing it.
Stay focused on your why and never quit. You’re no quitter. Remember, you have that dream inside of you for a reason. Don’t let it down. You got this!!!
