50 Keep Going Quotes for When You Want to Give Up Now

Quotes have a rare power: a few words can shift your mood, refocus your purpose, and rekindle the courage to continue. Use these keep going quotes when you're exhausted but not ready to quit, when doubt creeps in, or whenever you need a quick boost to take the next step. Pin a line to your mirror, save one to your phone, or share a phrase with a friend—small reminders can renew big resolve.

Motivational quotes

• "Keep moving; momentum turns small steps into big change."
• "When you feel like stopping, remember why you started."
• "Push through the doubt — courage grows in motion."
• "A single step forward today outshines a hundred plans tomorrow."
• "Failure only delays the finish line; keep running."
• "Strength is built by choosing action over comfort."
• "Start where you are, use what you have, keep going."
• "The path forward is made by walking — keep making it."
• "Don't wait for perfect conditions; move with imperfect courage."

Inspirational quotes

• "Even when the sky is heavy, your next breath can lift you higher."
• "Hope isn't passive; it's the decision to continue despite fear."
• "Your story isn't over until you decide to stop writing it."
• "Light returns after darkness — keep your lamp burning."
• "Courage whispers, 'one more step,' and your life answers."
• "Small victories are the quiet sparks of a brave future."
• "Resilience is the art of turning setbacks into stepping stones."
• "Each morning is proof you can begin again — seize it."

Resilience & persistence quotes

• "Bravery isn't the absence of pain, it's moving forward through it."
• "When obstacles mount, bend like grass but don't break."
• "Persistence is stubborn optimism in work clothes."
• "Hold the line of your effort; ripples of resilience become waves."
• "The hardest climbs give the clearest views — keep ascending."
• "You can't control every wind, but you can keep rowing."
• "Endurance is patience put into consistent action."
• "Tough times test you; staying tests you stronger."

Life wisdom quotes

• "Progress is a series of imperfect attempts stitched together."
• "Let go of the idea of perfect timing; time rewards those who act."
• "Growth asks for consistency more than speed."
• "Sometimes winning is simply refusing to retreat."
• "Your limits today become your warm-ups for tomorrow."
• "The quieter you persist, the louder your success will speak."
• "Lessons are won through the courage to continue learning."
• "Sow small actions daily and harvest a life of purpose."

Success & goal quotes

• "Success favors those who keep showing up when others walk away."
• "Goals are anchors, but motion is the wind that brings them true."
• "Build success from daily discipline, not occasional inspiration."
• "Dreams demand dedication; persistence pays the rent."
• "Finish lines are made from continued steps, not sudden sprints."
• "Chase progress, not applause, and the rest will follow."
• "Every accomplished goal began with one stubborn 'I'll try.'"
• "Measure success by your refusal to quit, not by speed."

Daily encouragement quotes

• "One more try could be the moment everything changes."
• "Breathe, reset, and put one foot in front of the other."
• "You are allowed to be tired but not allowed to give up."
• "Today’s struggle is the classroom for tomorrow’s strength."
• "Keep your heart steady and your feet moving."
• "A slow day of effort is better than a perfect day of rest."
• "If you can start your day, you can keep starting it."
• "Carry hope like a pocket light — small but bright enough."
• "When you feel done, remember how close you often are."

Quotes can be a portable lifeline: a line you return to on hard mornings, a phrase you repeat when doubt speaks loudly, or a message you pass to someone who needs it. Keep a few favorites where you can see them—over time, those short reminders will shift habits, build resilience, and transform how you meet each day.