Top 20 Light in the Darkness Quotes: Inspiration for Tough Times

In life’s most challenging moments, finding a glimmer of hope can make all the difference. When we face adversity, the right words can provide comfort and guidance, illuminating our path forward.

This collection of the top 20 “light in the darkness” quotes is curated to inspire and uplift you during tough times. Let these powerful words be your beacon, reminding you that even in the darkest moments, there is always light to be found.

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”

— Desmond Tutu
The only way out of the darkness is to remember the light

“The only way out of the darkness is to remember the light.”

— Unknown
There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”

— Leonard Cohen
When it is dark enough, you can see the stars

“When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Stars can't shine without darkness

“Stars can’t shine without darkness.”

— D.H. Sidebottom
Only in the darkness can you see the stars

“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.”

— Martin Luther King Jr.
In the midst of darkness, light persists

“In the midst of darkness, light persists.”

— Mahatma Gandhi
Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise

“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”

— Victor Hugo
Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light

“Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light.”

— Sogyal Rinpoche
It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars

“It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars.”

— Richard Evans
Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

— J.K. Rowling
There are darknesses in life and there are lights, and you are one of the lights, the light of all lights

“There are darknesses in life and there are lights, and you are one of the lights, the light of all lights.”

— Bram Stoker
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

— Martin Luther King Jr.
To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are

“To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are.”

— Roy T. Bennett
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present

“In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.”

— Francis Bacon
Nothing can dim the light that shines from within

“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.”

— Maya Angelou
In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength

“In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength.”

— Iroh, “Avatar: The Last Airbender”
Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being

“Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.”

— Albert Schweitzer
Be a light unto yourself

“Be a light unto yourself.”

— Buddha
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light

“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”

— Plato

As you reflect on these inspirational quotes, let them remind you that tough times are temporary and that light always follows darkness. Keep these words close to your heart, and let them be a source of strength and hope when you need it most.

Remember, you have the inner strength to overcome any challenge, and these quotes are here to guide you through. Stay resilient, stay hopeful, and let the light within you shine brightly.