68 Quotes to Remind You That Everything Happens for a Reason

Life can sometimes feel like it is completely arbitrary. But believing that everything happens for a reason will help us find reasons to persevere even when things get difficult.

Our lives can get complicated sometimes. It can also seem like there is no rhyme or reason to the events that take place in our lives. That belief can easily make us feel discouraged and derail us from our goals.

It is important, therefore, to find ways to keep chasing our dreams, even when it seems impossible. And besides the willpower needed to pursue any goal, we also need to train our minds to think positively so we can feel determined.

It can be difficult to think that everything that happens to us has a purpose, but it can also be helpful. During some difficult times, this may be the only thing we need to keep going.

If you find yourself questioning some events in your life, here are 68 quotes to remind you that everything happens for a reason.

Carrot Top's quote: “So I try not to look too far into the future because I think that everything happens and will happen for a reason.” | Image: AmoDays

QUOTES TO MAKE YOUR DAY

“Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, be strong and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.” — John Mayer

“Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason.”— Albert Schweitzer

“All is grace. Nothing happens by chance, everything happens for a reason. Life is beautiful!” — Joel Randymar

“I wouldn’t change anything. I think that it’s important to let things happen, and stay ‘happened’. I think that’s all part of the learning curve, part of fate. I’m just glad that it happened.” — Mike Peters

“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” — Dalai Lama

T.B. Joshua's quote: “Sit and reflect on life itself and you would discover that nothing happens by chance.” | Image: AmoDays

“So I try not to look too far into the future because I think that everything happens and will happen for a reason.” —Carrot Top

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”— Michael Jordan

“Sit and reflect on life itself and you would discover that nothing happens by chance.” — T.B. Joshua

“I believe that the Laws of Karma do not apply to show business, where good things happen to bad people on a fairly regular basis.”— Chuck Lorre

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” — Marilyn Monroe

Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote: “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” | Image: AmoDays

“Do you believe that there are no coincidences in life? Everything happens for a reason. Every person we meet has a role in our life, whether it is big or small. Some will hurt, betray and make us cry. Some will teach us a lesson, not to change us, but to make us be a better person.” — Cynthia Rusli

“Everything happens for a reason. If that reason has not become clear yet, it is because whatever is happening is preparing you for something that is yet to come.” — Teal Swan

SHORT QUOTES ABOUT HOW EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON

“Everything that happens helps you grow, even if it's hard to see right now.” — Austin Mahone

“Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you.” — Rashi

“Nothing happens to anybody which nature does not fit him to bear.” — Marcus Aurelius

Rick Riordan's quote: “Everything happens for a reason, even bad things.”| Image: AmoDays

“I feel that things happen for a reason and open up new opportunities.” — Jil Sander

“Sad things happen. They do. But we don’t need to live sad forever.” — Mattie Stepanek

“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“I don’t believe in luck. I believe everything happens for a reason.” — Nelly

“Everything happens for a reason, even bad things.” — Rick Riordan

Jil Sander's quote: “I feel that things happen for a reason and open up new opportunities.” | Image: AmoDays

“Sometimes it takes a wrong turn to get you to the right place.” — Mandy Hale

“God will never give you anything you can’t handle, so don’t stress.” — Kelly Clarkson

“Everything happens for a reason, but they all lessons.”— Lil Boosie

“You know the minute you stop thinking about it, it’ll happen.” ― Sarah Dessen

“Not everything happens for a reason. Sometimes life just sucks.” — Alexa Chung

Nelly's quote: “I don’t believe in luck. I believe everything happens for a reason.” | Image: AmoDays

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT HOW EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON

“Life’s too precious, so have fun, treasure the memories, say what you want, do what you want, have no regrets, and remember everything happens for a reason.” ― Abhishek Tiwari

“Inspiration comes from within yourself. One has to be positive. When you’re positive, good things happen.” — Deep Roy

“Realize that if a door closed, it’s because what was behind it wasn’t meant for you.” ― Mandy Hale

“Success is not a miracle. Nor is it a matter of luck. Everything happens for a reason, good or bad, positive or negative.” — Brian Tracy

Mary Tyler Moore's quote: “You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.” | Image: AmoDays

“We go through our careers and things happen to us. Those experiences made me what I am.” — Thomas Keller

“You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.” — Mary Tyler Moore

“I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if we are not wise enough to see it.” — Oprah Winfrey

“Miracles happen every day, change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you.” — Jon Bon Jovi

“It’s true that everything happens for a reason, but it is always our responsibility to choose the reasons.” — Hal Elrod

Thomas Keller's quote: “We go through our careers and things happen to us. Those experiences made me what I am.” | Image: AmoDays

“Everything happens for a reason, sometimes it makes us happy, sometimes it makes us sad, and it’s called life, never give up.” — Tejas M. Vithalani

“Sometimes life doesn’t make sense. Sometimes there is no good reason for the events that take place. But most times, you’ll realize it will all make sense for a much better reason, if you’re patient enough to wait.” ― Brittany Burgunder

“Sometimes a “mistake” can end up being the best decision you ever make.” — Mandy Hale

“I knew everything happened for a reason. I just wished the reason would hurry up and make itself known.” — Christina Lauren

“Just remember everything happens for a reason. We just have to pick ourselves up, and look on the bright side of life.” — Megan Smith

Oprah Winfrey's quote: “I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if we are not wise enough to see it.”| Image: AmoDays

“Most things happen for a reason and it may take years to discover why, but this is almost always for the better.” — Ursula A. Ciller

“Things happen the way they’re meant to. There’s a pattern and a shape to everything…Nothing happens without a reason…Nothing is impossible.” — Rosamunde Pilcher

“Everything happens for a reason and a purpose, and it serves you.” — Tony Robbins

“Even seasonal situations can bring with them lessons that last a lifetime. If the love doesn’t last, it prepares you for the one that will.” — Mandy Hale

“The pessimist reason that things just happen, where the optimist believes that things happen for a reason.” — Anthony Liccione

Jerry Lawler's quote: “But if I’ve heard this saying once, I’ve heard it a thousand times — everything happens for a reason. And possibly it does. I just haven’t found the reason that this all happened yet.” | Image: AmoDays

“Things are finally starting to calm down and be the way they’re supposed to be. I think things happen for a reason.” — Eddie Cibrian

“Remember that everything that is happening around you, good or bad, is in some way conspiring to help you.” — Debasish Mridha

“I believe that everything happens for a reason, but I think it’s important to seek out that reason; that’s how we learn.” — Drew Barrymore

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON QUOTES WHEN YOU WONDER WHAT IT ALL MEANS

“Everything that happens, happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so.” — Marcus Aurelius

“I’m one of those people that thinks things happen for a reason, and you just have to look for the reason.” — Clint Black

Ritu Ghatourey;s quote: “Everything happens for a reason. That reason causes change. Sometimes the change hurts. Sometimes the change is hard. But in the end, it’s all for the best.” | Image: AmoDays

“But if I’ve heard this saying once, I’ve heard it a thousand times — everything happens for a reason. And possibly it does. I just haven’t found the reason that this all happened yet.” — Jerry Lawler

“I always say that things are meant to be and everything happens for a reason, so I don’t have any regrets.” — Kevin Pietersen

“God lets everything happen for a reason. It’s all a learning process, and you have to go from one level to another.” — Mike Tyson

“Everything happens for a reason. That reason causes change. Sometimes the change hurts. Sometimes the change is hard. But in the end, it’s all for the best.” — Ritu Ghatourey

“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things could fall together.” — Marilyn Monroe

Albert Schweitzer's quote: “Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happen for a reason.”| Image: AmoDays

“I believe everything happens for a reason, and what seems bad at first might, in fact, be a blessing.” — Robert Greene

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON QUOTES TO ENCOURAGE YOU

“Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it.” — Harvey Mackay

“There will be times when doors close. Accept it. That chapter ended for a reason and in due time you will understand why.” — Germany Kent

Aron Ralston's quote: “Everything happens for a reason, and part of that beauty of life is that we’re not allowed to know those reasons for certain.” | Image: AmoDays

“Everything happens for a reason because God plans your life for you ahead of time.” — Nishan Panwar

“I think that everything happens for a reason, everything happens when it’s going to happen.” — Lou Reed

“Everything happens for a reason, although we may not understand it at the time, if you hang in there, all the pieces will eventually fall where they belong.” — Nishan Panwar

“Everything happens for a reason. I may not know why or how, but God does & that is all that matters!” — Nishan Panwar

“I believe that things happen for a reason. I think there are no coincidences in life.” — Corey Feldman

Dante Jannicelli's quote: “Thank life for happening. Thank every twist and turn. There is a reason for every single thing, there is a reason for every worry and concern.” | Image: AmoDays

“The whole universe is based on rhythms. Everything happens in circles, in spirals.” — John Hartford

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” — Helen Keller

“Everything happens for a reason. I believe in this at the highest level.” — Mpho Koaho

“Thank life for happening. Thank every twist and turn. There is a reason for every single thing, there is a reason for every worry and concern.” — Dante Jannicelli

“Everything happens for a reason, and part of that beauty of life is that we’re not allowed to know those reasons for certain.” — Aron Ralston

John Hartford's quote: “The whole universe is based on rhythms. Everything happens in circles, in spirals.” | Image: AmoDays

Things go wrong in our lives so that we can appreciate them and somehow make the best out of a really horrible situation. They also happen so that we can appreciate the small moments of joy that definitely happen to us, even when we don’t realize them.

Just remember that even when you believe that you have a fix for everything, life works in surprising ways. It always helps to use these quotes to gain some perspective.

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