Quotes About When Life Knocks You Down Novels & Stories

Now I was going to let it rob my own life. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Note To The Readers: Please, please, please seek help from people you trust or are professionals if you feel depressed. Sometimes we never know when life takes a U-turn and hits us really hard but we do know that nothing can break us except for ourselves !

I mumbled not knowing what to say or do. He shook his head, a sad smile curving on his face. “What I'm trying to tell you is, I know you’re still in pain, and nothing that I say can erase that heavy feeling in your heart but that doesn’t mean you lost the fight. Even if right now you’re thinking you hit rock bottom that doesn’t mean you need to stay there. As long as you’re alive there are a million what-ifs and possibilities out there. You just have to see it.” “Thank you.”

As the interview came to an end, the interviewer turned to Inara and asked, "What message do you have for other young women who may be facing similar challenges?" Inara took a deep breath and spoke directly into the camera. " When Life throws Lemons at you, make Lemonade with them. You know,I had a bit of tough Adolescent life.” She said and paused, swallowing hard, her eyes forming tears. I could see them. “But I moved past it, and here I am today. Don't be afraid to speak up and take action. Your voice matters, and your actions can make a difference. It's not easy, but it's worth it.” She said with a small smile.

-AMELIA- 5 years later.... Life is a tricky thing. It throws the most unexpected turns at you when you least expect it. Sometimes you just have to grasp life like the old saying, 'When life gives you lemons, make a lemonade out of it.' It's not easy as it sounds but with time you finally learn to make that lemonade though not tasty yet, it is still appealing. But however courageous you are, you will always wish if there had been a warning to prepare for the hits. For better or worse they are never there.

“This isn’t how I planned my life.” How it would affect my life was flooding my head. I couldn't cope, i held my head for it not to fall “Life is what happens when you make other plans,” Lou quoted. I frowned. “I don’t remember who said that, but it’s absolutely true.” She gave me a long, smiling look. “You’ll make a wonderful mother.”

" I think the time to be a big girl is here. I always relied on everyone in this family and I'm scared I might make wrong decisions " "Who said that you're not allowed to make mistakes?" Jaden asked," obstacles are an essential part of life even though it sucks, we can always learn from our mistakes right?" I brought my knees close to my chest, my voice started shaking tears urging me to fall. "I don't want to be a disappointment " "The same hammer that shatters glass forges steel" He quoted." Whatever problem you encounter, can be used to make you stronger" He stood up and came to face me. " Conquer all these fears and take advantage of it "

"Tell me what I can do to help, please?" "I wish I know the answer to that..." I told him as I kept chewing my bottom lip. He cupped my face and tried to wipe the tears away, but they kept falling. "Remember when we were younger — every time we sprint, and you lose? I kept telling you that every fall, every wrong turn, makes you braver and wiser. They will let you know what to do next time. This is also true in real life. We will fall and break, but we must always get back up. Not for anyone but ourselves. So, we can cross the finish line and live the lives we deserve."

I waited for the applaud to die down before I began speaking again. "I had never things easy for me when growing up. And I know it's not easy for you all out there too, struggling in the face of economic challenges, marital issues, personal challenges and the likes but I do not want you to ever give up. Yes this is for all of you..." the ovation swept the air once more but I still kept on speaking. "Don't ever give up. Because when life throws you lemons, you know what you do with it? You make fucking lemonade and drink to your fill!" I rounded up my speech to an audience of about a thousand men and women.

Until one that I had tried blocking out from my mind resonated. “Whenever you feel down, just remember. When you're at the bottom, the only way is up.” Eva had said, smiling at me. “That's the principle I've lived by all my life.” she'd spoken wistfully, “it's what pushed me to claw my way up despite the odds.”

"I didn't expect to hear such words from you one day." Noah smiled at her saying, "Heartbreak taught me one thing. You will always find a way to live. Getting hurt is part of life and a part of growing up. Just take it as a lesson and move on. If you won't give the other person and yourself a chance, how would you know if your tomorrow can be different from today or not?"