Joel Osteen Quotes

When you are going through hell, keep on going. Never never never give up.

Hard times may have held you down, but they will not last forever. When all is said and done, you will be increased.

My father left me with a saying that I've carried my entire life and tried to pass on to our kids: 'Tough times don't last, tough people do,'

Those that weather the storm are the great ones.

The weak fall, but the strong will remain and never go under!

I've gone through many, many things. I tell you something, that if it doesn't kill you, you get stronger.

Tough times don't last, but tough people do. And I've been through some tough times, and I know a lot of people can recall tough times, and maybe are going through some tough times right now, but they don't last.

I identified in a very deep way with the individuals I was writing about because the theme that runs through this story is of extraordinary hardship and the will to overcome it.

Prolonged endurance tames the bold.

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.

Sometimes when you get disappointment it makes you stronger.

Precious, she gets hit by life so many different ways and so many times, but she doesn't yield to it. She continues to get up and she continues to struggle for a better life.

I didn't mind a bit of hardship.

I have been fascinated with survival and having to go on no matter what. That always appealed to me.

Disabilities and misfortune can make you stronger.

Tough times don't last. Tough people do. I preach that, and I guess you have to live to it.

Know that what you do in the time of your greatest trial can be your greatest triumph

There will always be bad times... It's the getting back up again that counts." - Gallen in "Intrigues

If we didn't struggle through some things, we would never develop the strength and stamina we need to survive in this world.

My Brethren if thou endure thy trials well though shalt be exalted.

My mother always said that the strongest steel is forged by the fires of hell.

Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.

Life is very hard. The only people who really live are those who are harder than life itself.

Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!