Inspiring quotes on the London Underground after Westminster attack

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London Underground stations across the capital have shared inspirational messages following the terror attack in Westminster.

Seeing these quotes is nothing new for many commuters but today they have special significance.

They included the hashtags #LondonIsOpen and #WeAreNotAfraid.

Three people died after a man drove a car into pedestrians before attacking a policeman. At least 40 others were injured.

Here's what people have seen at underground stations

This sign, seen at Tower Hill underground station, has been the most widely shared online.

"The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of them all.", external

It's a quote from Disney's 1998 movie Mulan.

In Richmond, this message was photographed by a commuter.

Staff reminded commuters that good things come from unpleasant events., external

This quote from American author Helen Keller was posted on London's Piccadilly Line.

"Although the world is full of suffering it is also full of overcoming suffering.", external

It is taken from her 1903 essay titled, Optimism.

At Tottenham Court Road, one of London's busiest stations, commuters were reminded that Londoners' "stand together".

It was posted in the early hours or Wednesday morning., external

Oval station used some impressive calligraphy to share their inspirational message.

"You have to be at your strongest when you're feeling at your weakest.", external

And this quote from US TV personality Fred Rogers cheered up travellers catching the tube at Clapham North.

"Look for the helpers," it read., external

Bry didn't take a photo of what she saw at South Wimbledon the day after the attack but she did share the message online.

"Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.", external

This message at Tooting Bec was simple but effective.

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Londoners have also been sharing this image, with a slogan of hope added to the iconic London Underground logo.

"We are not afraid.", external

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