As entrepreneurs, we often face incredible challenges and long odds. But despite the difficulties, or perhaps because of them, being an entrepreneur can be a hugely rewarding experience. In order to stay motivated during hard times, it can help to remember some of the great quotes about entrepreneurship and journey. Here are some of our favourites.

1. My journey to the land of the Shuar tribe had taught me the importance of practical gifts. — Tahir Shah, House of the Tiger King: The Quest for a Lost City

2. My heart balloons with admiration for these talented artists, which I so desperately want to be — Vicki Alayne Bradley, Finding Home: A Creative Journey on a Trip Around the World

3. We might give her presents, tell some tales, but would she ever be able to really understand what the journey had been like for us? — Sara Sheridan, The Secret Mandarin

4. As a boy, reading was my religion. It helped me to discover my soul. Later, writing helped me to record its journey. — Ruskin Bond, The Lamp is Lit: Leaves from a Journal

5. So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies. — Roger Ebert

6. Reformation, like education, is a journey, not a destination. — Mary Harris Jones

7. Everyone wants to look great in the summer… Don’t just dream, take action!Your journey to being a summer yummer starts today. — Steve Maraboli

8. If you’ve had the right kind of education, it’s amazing how many things you can find to feel guilty about. — Pete McCarthy, McCarthy’s Bar: A Journey of Discovery In Ireland

9. My ideal journey: set out early and never arrive. — Marty Rubin

10. ‘it’s our journey to search for that piece of our soul with our life’s purpose written on it.” Cinderella in Focus: Cindy’s Secret’ — hlbalcomb

11. A book is a journey. Journeys need their voyagers, and voyagers require a diversity of scenes; experiences. — Pablito Greco

12. My last thought before falling asleep was that we are all a lot more capable of conquering obstacles and fears than we think. — Rinker Buck, The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey

13. There is a wide world out there, full of pain, but filled with joy as well. The former keeps you on the path of growth and the latter makes the journey tolerable. — R.A. Salvatore, Sojourn

14. All joy lies in the present moment. The journey of life and prosperity are made of the present moment. — Matthew Donnelly

15. A good story can take you on a fantastic journey. — Walt Disney

16. A journey of observation must leave as much as possible to chance. Random movement is the best plan for maximum observation — Tahir Shah, Sorcerer’s Apprentice

17. As much as the destination ends the journey, so it is of the dream coming true. — Stephen Richards

18. Every journey, honestly undertaken, stands a chance of taking us toward the place where our deep gladness meets the world’s deep need. — Parker J. Palmer

19. A journey of observation must leave as much as possible to chance. Random movement is the best plan for maximum observation — Tahir Shah, Sorcerer’s Apprentice

20. If we want to raise children who will remain faithful to Christ and His Church, they need to see fathers on their knees in prayer. — Randy Hain, Journey to Heaven: A Road Map for Catholic Men

21. A family that never embraces life’s risks never really lives. — Rosaria Champagne Butterfield, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor’s Journey Into Christian Faith

22. You can’t expect someone to understand your journey, when they’ve hardly lived one of their own. — Nikki Rowe, Once a Girl, Now a Woman

23. In six harrowing weeks of travel I felt I had touched the heart of Africa and found it broken. — Tim Butcher, Blood River: A Journey to Africa’s Broken Heart

24. Meditation leads you to your spiritual information, and takes you on a journey of getting to know yourself and your creations. — Mary Ellen Flora, Meditation: Key to Spiritual Awakening

25. People think my life has been tough, but I think has been a wonderful journey. The older you get, the more you realise it’s not what happens, but how you deal with it. — Tina Turner

26. The journey to loving ourselves doesn’t mean we like everything. — Sharon Salzberg, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection

27. You learn from mistakes so the best leaders are constantly making new mistakes on their success journey. — Orrin Woodward

28. Parenthood is a very sacred journey but only a few owe it! — Tehreem Rahat

29. There’s only one way to become an eagle, and that’s to be born an eagle. — Shirley Corder, Strength Renewed: Meditations for Your Journey through Breast Cancer

30. Path TO SUCCESS: DREAM. PLAN. DO. FAIL. NEVER GIVE UP. FAIL. NEVER GIVE UP. FAIL. NEVER GIVE UP. ACHIEVE! IT’S A MESSY JOURNEY. — Tom Giaquinto, Be A Good Human

31. The greatest journey of discovery that the human can take is not through the universe or to the remotest location on earth, it is the voyage through the human mind. — Steven Magee

32. The phrase ‘spiritual journey’ is one that I’ve only become familiar with comparatively recently. We wouldn’t have put it like that when I was a kid. — N. T. Wright

33. It’s all part of my journey–I’ve done a lot of stupid things, but you learn by your mistakes. — Ozzy Osbourne

34. The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey. — Princess Diana

35. Although, we know that our earthly journey will end soon, we continue chasing millions which we finally have to leave behind. — RVM

36. In the fulfillment of every divine destiny, there are seasons of shadows and season of sunshine, recognizing the season makes the journey beautiful. — Richard Okorie

37. I have come to believe that the best kind of walk, or journey, is the one in which you have no particular destination when you set out. — Ruskin Bond

38. Few born liars ever intentionally embark in truth’s direction, even those who believe that such a journey might axiomatically set them free. — Mary Karr

39. The journey is better than the inn’. — Miguel De Cervantes

40. You should strive to find happiness every day and not believe that it comes at the end of the journey. — William J. Clinton

41. Once you begin the journey toward a life of purpose, you enter the realm of real magic. — Wayne Dyer

42. Wake up Lovers, It is time to start the Journey! Let us kiss the ground & flow like a river towards the Ocean. Only love can lead the way. — Rumi

43. Rethink Your Success Mindset: With the right mindset, everything that you experience, along your journey towards success, is a blessing. — Tony Dovale

44. The journey of life is a mental one, which is taking place in the sea of illusion. — Neville Goddard

45. You never know who you will meet along life’s journey. You have to be open to risks, but calculated risks, open to winning. — Paula Deen

46. Life is a journey, a ride of endless means and emotions. — Mary V. Pate, Now I Have the Best Job in the World: How God Helped Me Through Sabotage in the Workplace

47. A writer’s journey may be tough, but never give up and enjoy every moment. — Rhonda Hughe St. John

48. Sometimes you can’t walk your dream journey. Find a way! — Samer Chidiac

49. Life is about enjoying the journey, not the end destination. — Molly Friedenfeld

50. Impossibility is only a sum of greater unrealised possibles. It veils an advanced stage and a yet unaccomplished journey. — Sri Aurobindo

Journeys can inspire us to look at the world in a new way, to appreciate the little moments and keep our minds open to new experiences. Whether you’re embarking on a physical journey or a more metaphorical one, these quotes will inspire you to take risks, push your boundaries, and enjoy the ride. So, take a deep breath and remember to trust the journey.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu