Life has a lot to offer… a lot that we often take for granted. Love, happiness, family, friendship, success; perhaps these are a few of the words that come to mind when describing what inspires us as human beings. But there’s another side to life as well. Adversity, pain, regret, negativity, evil; all challenges that we must overcome to ensure that life goes on. Fortunately for all of us, there’s a lot of wisdom to be learned from humanity’s experience throughout history. So the next time you’re feeling ordinary, incapable, or discouraged, look no further than this list of incredibly profound quotes to be inspired by.