31 Inspiring Quotes On Circumstances

Life, with its unpredictable twists and turns, often places us in circumstances beyond our control. Whether it's a challenging situation, an unexpected opportunity, or a moment of introspection, the way we perceive and respond to these events can shape our journey. For some, these circumstances become a source of inspiration, a catalyst for change, and a wellspring of wisdom. In this collection, we've gathered 31 powerful quotes that capture the essence of confronting and embracing life's ever-changing circumstances. Each quote serves as a reminder that while we may not always control our situations, we can always choose our perspective. Dive in and let these words inspire resilience, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose.

1. “The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.” - Martha Washington

2. “She knows herself to be at the mercy of events, and she knows by now that events have no mercy.” - Margaret Atwood

3. “Worry is most often a prideful way of thinking that you have more control over life and its circumstances than you actually do.” - June Hunt

4. “I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our disposition and not on our circumstances.” - Martha Washington

5. “Happiness has to do with your mindset, not with outside circumstance.” - Steve Maraboli

6. “And even, if circumstances required, a contingency plan for his contingency plan's contingency plan.” - Frank Beddor

7. “Hope is the power of being cheerful in circumstances that we know to be desperate.” - G.K. Chesterton

8. “There is no easy way out of our circumstances...Sometimes you stick it out even when you want to give up because you know that on the other side is either a better situation or a better you." -Watercrossing (Phantom Island Book 3)” - Krissi Dallas

9. “Ideology knows the answer before the question has been asked.Principles are something different: a set of values that have to be adapted to circumstances but not compromised away.” - George Packer

10. “Expect the best, prepare for the worst.” - Muhammad Ali Jinnah

11. “Faithfulness imparts God's reason for all circumstances. No matter what the world says, losing is no longer an option.” - Criss Jami

12. “[Christ] has accomplished your salvation. But He has not yet perfected your circumstances. Do not be confused in the two.” - Kristen Heitzmann

13. “Sometimes loneliness makes the loudest noise.” - Aaron Ben-Ze'ev

14. “We should be inspired by people... who show that human beings can be kind, brave, generous, beautiful, strong-even in the most difficult circumstances.” - Rachel Corrie

15. “The fact that my circumstances had changed drastically but my behavior hadn't was beginning to wear on me.” - Anthony Kiedis

16. “Do not dilute the truth of your potential. We often convince ourselves that we cannot change, that we cannot overcome the circumstances of our lives. That is simply not true. You have been blessed with immeasurable power to make positive changes in your life. But you can't just wish it, you can't just hope it, you can't just want it... you have to LIVE it, BE it, DO it.” - Steve Maraboli

17. “Today is a new day. Don't let your history interfere with your destiny! Let today be the day you stop being a victim of your circumstances and start taking action towards the life you want. You have the power and the time to shape your life. Break free from the poisonous victim mentality and embrace the truth of your greatness. You were not meant for a mundane or mediocre life!” - Steve Maraboli

18. “IT IS BY CHOICE AND NOT BY CHANCES THAT WE CHANGE OUR CIRCUMSTANCES.” - Nadia Sahari

19. “Commitment is Circumstances” - Leju Thomas

20. “You don't invent circumstances, but when they happen they reveal human nature.” - Louis Khan

21. “It is not what happens to you that matters; it is how you feel about it that does.” - Shannon L. Alder

22. “Don't be a creation of circumstances, create your dreams, take full control of your destiny.” - Steven Redhead

23. “Don't be blown around by the winds of time, avoid being a creature of circumstance.” - Steven Redhead

24. “Find then follow the path that enables you to live the life you want to live. Don't be blow by the winds of fate. Don't be a creation of circumstances.” - Steven Redhead

25. “Your current circumstances are part of your redemption story He is writing.” - Evinda Lepins

26. “Everybody has choices, Mother. The poorest girl alive may not be able to choose between being Queen of England or Principal of Newnham; but she can choose between rag-picking and flower-selling, according to her taste. People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them.” - George Bernard Shaw

27. “Don't let circumstances determine your fate. Choose your fate and mold circumstances to fit your fate of choice.” - D.B. Harrop

28. “Circumstances don't determine who you are, or what you will be. Only you do that. You either decide, or you don't. Even the decision not to decide was still yours.” - Julie-Anne

29. “Circumstances shouldn't always set your happiness, sometimes you have to look within your heart. Love Conquers All.” - M.J. Abraham

30. “Just say it: I'm angry and no one will like me. God: No, I will not say that. But don't you think we ached for you to find a love you could share your whole life with? I used your teachers to encourage you creatively when the church could not... I worked with whatever I got my hands on. Can you see that?” - Susan E. Isaacs

31. “Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill.” - W.C. Fields