From natural disasters to geopolitical tensions, it has been a whirlwind of news over the past month. 

With that in mind, TheStreet has compiled some inspirational quotes from top business minds that may be helpful in various difficult times. 

"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."  -Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) - Get Report CEO, Warren Buffett

"I knew that if I failed I wouldn't regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying." -Amazon (AMZN) - Get Report CEO, Jeff Bezos

"Train yourself to let go of the things you fear to lose." -LucasFilm founder, George Lucas

"Someone once told me that growth and comfort do not coexist. And I think it's a really good thing to remember." -IBM (IBM) - Get Report CEO, Ginni Rometty 

"The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive." -Well-known author, J.K. Rowling

"Dollars have never been known to produce character, and character will never be produced by money." -Kellogg (K) - Get Report founder, W.K. Kellogg

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him." -Famous newscaster, David Brinkley

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