Most of us don’t like the feeling of rejection. The unfortunate thing is rejection is inevitable. There will always be people or circumstances where we are rejected. When this happens, it can make us feel unworthy and disgruntled. I’m a highly sensitive person (HSP) and if I’m not careful, rejection can throw me into a negative spiral. But it doesn’t have to if I’m proactive about it. I’ve learned that when we arm ourselves
with the right tools and emotional strategies we can sail through rejection without it bothering us too much. Here are 44 inspirational rejection quotes.
I hope these quotes help you feel better if you get rejected. Because let’s face it, the only way to not get rejected for anything is to never do anything at all. And that wouldn’t be living.
I’ve also shared additional rejection resources for you at the end of this article.
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44 Inspirational Rejection Quotes
1. “Rejection doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough; it means the other person failed to notice what you have to offer.” – Anonymous
2. “Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being redirected to something better.” – Steve Maraboli
3. “Sometimes rejection in life is really redirection.” – Tavis Smiley
4. “Rejection is not fatal; it is merely someone’s opinion.” – Anonymous
5. “Rejection is part of the journey to success.” – Anonymous
6. “Don’t be discouraged by rejection; be inspired by the fact that someone took the time to notice you.” – Anonymous
7. “Rejection is just a reminder that you’re brave enough to try.” – Anonymous
8. “If you’re not being rejected, you’re not trying hard enough.” – Ray Bradbury
9. “Rejection is an opportunity for your selection.” – Bernard Brans6on
10. “Rejection is simply redirection; a course correction to your destiny.” – Bryant McGill
11. “The pain of rejection is nothing compared to the pain of regret.” – Anonymous
12. “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” – Alexander Graham Bell
13. “Rejection is not a reflection of your worth, but a sign that something better is out there.” – Anonymous
14. “You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.” – Steve Maraboli
15. “Rejection gives you more clarity on what you truly want.” – Anonymous
16. “Rejection is just a step to success.” – Jia Jiang (at the end of this article, I’ve linked this author’s excellent book and TED talk. Both have been life-changing for me. Check them out).
17. “Rejection is merely a test to see how much you want something.” – Anonymous
18. “Success is buried on the other side of rejection.” – Tony Robbins
19. “Never let rejection define your self-worth.” – Anonymous
20. “Rejection may bruise your ego, but it builds your strength.” – Anonymous
21. “Sometimes rejection is the universe’s way of protecting you.” – Anonymous
22. “Rejection is not a sign of failure; it’s a stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey
23. “Don’t take rejection personally; it’s often a reflection of the other person’s insecurities, not your value.” – Anonymous
24. “Embrace rejection, for it’s the universe telling you you’re meant for something greater.” – Anonymous
25. “Rejection is a teacher; it shows you what doesn’t serve your highest good.” – Anonymous
26. “Rejection is not a dead-end, but a detour to a better destination.” – Anonymous
27. “Rejection is proof that you are challenging the status quo.” – Anonymous
28. “The more you get rejected, the stronger you become.” – Anonymous
29. “Rejection forces you to re-evaluate and grow.” – Anonymous
30. “Every rejection is a step closer to your breakthrough.” – Anonymous
31. “If you’re not ready to be rejected, you’re not ready to be successful.” – Anonymous
32. “Rejection doesn’t mean you’re not enough; it means someone else failed to see your worth.” – Anonymous
33. “Rejection is temporary; success is permanent if you don’t give up.” – Anonymous
34. “Rejection can fuel your greatest comeback.” – Anonymous
35. “Learn from rejection, and let it push you to become even better.” – Anonymous
36. “Rejection should ignite determination, not diminish your self-worth.” – Anonymous
37. “Sometimes, you have to face rejection to get to the right opportunity.” – Anonymous
38. “Don’t let rejection steal your joy or belief in your abilities.” – Anonymous
39. “Rejection is not the end of your story; it’s just a plot twist.” – Anonymous
40. “Rejection isn’t a sign to stop; it’s a challenge to push harder.” – Anonymous
41. “Rejection only holds as much power as you give it.” – Anonymous
42. “Rejection sharpens your resilience and clarifies your direction.” – Anonymous
43. “Rejection reminds you that you are brave enough to take risks.” – Anonymous
44. “Rejection is not an obstacle; it’s a redirection to a better path.” – Anonymous
I hope these inspirational rejection quotes help you whether you’re a highly sensitive person like me or just someone who wants to cope better with rejection.
Here are a few additional tools that may help:
This post contains one affiliate links below for your convenience (that means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I’ll earn a small commission, but it won’t cost you a penny more). You can read my full disclosure policy here.
Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang, This excellent book shares a unique and daring strategy for building your rejection muscles. The author also has a TED talk. You can find the video below.
I also wrote an inspiring article: How to Stop Obsessing Over Rejection.
xo
Alicia
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