Looking for inspirational or encouraging military spouse quotes? Here are 60 of the best military spouse quotes for the partner in your life.
I don’t think it’s any secret that military life is stressful and not always just for the service member. Being a military spouse can be amazing….and stressful and emotional and draining.
Whether you’re in the midst of a deployment, PCS, or just experiencing a period of heavy strain in this crazy military life — or heck, maybe you just need a reminder of how amazing you are — here are 60 inspirational military spouse quotes to carry you. And if a quote isn’t enough to lift your spirit, you can’t go wrong with sending yourself flowers 😉
60 Military Spouse Quotes
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
“Military spouses are the rock on which their families, our military community, and our national security depend.” — Joe Biden
“Behind every strong soldier, there is an even stronger military spouse.”
“Home is where the military sends us, and love is what keeps us together.”
“Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to carry on despite it.”
“A military spouse’s love knows no distance.”
“Waiting is a sign of true love and patience. Anyone can say ‘I love you,’ but not everyone can wait and prove it’s true.” — Kaceem Aveiro
“It’s the wide variation of women in our little shared petri dish that makes our lives never boring. Really all that we have in common is we each fell in love with a dude in uniform. The rest of it is a wild card. . . . Each of us trying to get through the day, the deployment, and the time in between.” — No Man’s War: Irreverent Confessions of an Infantry Wife”
“Through every deployment, we grow stronger together.”
“In the heart of a military spouse, you’ll find resilience and unwavering support.”
“Our love story is written in miles, smiles, and unwavering strength.”
“Home is wherever I’m with you, even in the midst of uncertainty.”
“Adaptability is the secret weapon of military spouses.”
“We don’t say goodbye, we say see you soon.”
“Thank God for men who manage to hold from afar, wipe tears away with tender words and dish out the life force that is hope. She has never felt so alone but out there, across an ocean, and in a foreign land, there is a man who loves her and would lay down his life just so she could feel the light once again.” ―
“The FRG … was the closest thing any of them had to family, this simulacrum of friendship, women suddenly thrown together in a time of duress, with no one to depend on but each other, all of them bereft and left behind in this dry expanse of central Texas, walled in by strip malls, chain restaurants, and highways that led to better places. Most of them had gotten used to making life for themselves without a husband, finding doctors and dentists and playgrounds, filling their cell phones with numbers and their calendars with playdates, and then the husbands would return and the Army would toss them all at some other base in the middle of nowhere to begin again.” ― You Know When the Men Are Gone”
“Military spouses are the silent heroes who hold down the fort.”
“Our love can withstand the toughest of missions.”
“Every deployment is a reminder of the strength of our love.”
“Distance means so little when someone means so much.”
“Love is the anchor that keeps us grounded in the storm of military life.”
“Behind the uniform, there’s a family standing strong.”
“Resilience is the armor of a military spouse’s heart.”
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — A. A. Milne
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe
“She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” — Elizabeth Edwards
“I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.” —Juansen Dizon
“Our love story is one of sacrifice, strength, and unwavering commitment.”
“Home is not a place; it’s a feeling created by love.”
“In the face of adversity, we find our greatest strengths.”
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” — Stephen Covey
“The heart holds within it all that is most precious, all that we must protect. But it is also braver and bolder, more resilient than we realize. If we wound it, it will heal. And if it breaks, it learns to beat again.” — Jenny in “Call the Midwife”
“Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” — Bob Riley
“Military spouses are critical to the community and family unit. It is well known that military spouses face unique employment challenges compared to their civilian counterparts, which hinders their careers, family livelihood and the broader military community. Our companies are committed to helping address this critical issue and support the livelihood of our military families and their communities.” — Chief Executive Officers of Navy Federal, PenFed, and USAA
“Military spouses are the glue that holds the military community together.”
“The journey of a military spouse is a testament to the power of love.”
“Distance cannot diminish the love between a military couple.”
“Our love is a force that can conquer any battlefield.”
“We as military spouses don’t want special treatment, we want fair treatment.” — Deanie Dempsey
“Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie
“A thing is mighty big when time and distance cannot shrink it.” — Zora Neale Hurston
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength. Loving someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu
“It’s the wide variation of women in our little shared petri dish that makes our lives never boring. Really all that we have in common is we each fell in love with a dude in uniform. The rest of it is a wild card. . . . Each of us trying to get through the day, the deployment, and the time in between.” ― No Man’s War: Irreverent Confessions of an Infantry Wife”
“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” — Winston Churchill
“Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.” — George Patton
“An Army wife is probably the only woman in the world who knows and readily accepts that she is the mistress, because, let’s face it, the Army is the wife and the wife gets all the damn attention! — Aditi Mathur Kumar
“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” — Deepak Chopra
Inspirational Quotes for Military Spouses
“Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful.” — Hazrat Inayat Khan
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” — Germany Kent
“Love is what you’ve been through with somebody.” — James Thurber
“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” — Seth Godin
“She refuses to be bored chiefly because she wasn’t boring.” — Zelda Fitzgerald
“Distance is not for the fearful, it is for the bold. It’s for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love. It’s for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don’t see it nearly enough.” – Meghan Daum
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Military spouses are the backbone of their families and defense communities, which is why our mission to figure out why they continue to face employment challenges is so important. Through this multi-year research project, we’re hoping to uncover barriers and work towards solutions, together.” — Mary McDuffie, President and CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” — Franklin P. Jones
“It doesn’t matter where you are, you are nowhere compared to where you can go.” — Bob Proctor
“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“War is hell and waiting is hell and war is waiting.” — Lily Burana
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