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Here are 18 quotes for those that are finding it difficult to push through another day and for the hearts that know defeat.

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Although loneliness holds a negative connotation, and is often associated with depression, it’s not entirely bad. Below are 15 quotes to help you celebrate and embrace your loneliness.

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“My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return.”

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“It’s amazing that the heart makes no noise when it cracks.”

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“Better to be the one who smiled than the one who didn’t smile back.”

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“You can be the king, but watch the queen conquer.” —Nicki Minaj

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The Souls of Black Folk (1903), W.E.B. Du Bois

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Growing up in an African American family, I was trained on how to conduct myself in certain situations. I was taught at an early age to be polite, always use “proper English,” and to never, ever put my hands in my pockets.

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“You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” —Walt Disney

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“Breathe. You’re going to be okay. Breathe and remember that you’ve been in this place before.”