Wonderful quotes and sayings

A collection of quotes that cheer on your challenges—words that give you strength.

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

People grow by taking on various challenges—preparing for major tournaments, striving to enter competitive schools, or working toward the success of a project.

However, the path is steep.

We may get discouraged, feel like giving up, or struggle to take the first step toward a challenge in the first place.

In this article, we introduce quotes that cheer on those who dare to challenge themselves.

From words that teach what’s essential for effort to stern messages that push you forward, we’ve gathered numerous quotes to support your journey.

Keep these words in your heart and continue your challenge!

A collection of quotes that cheer on your challenge. Words that give you strength (111–120)

If you truly fought for what is right, there’s no shame in losing.Katherine Anne Porter

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If you truly fought for what is right, there’s no shame in losing. — Katherine Anne Porter

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Katherine Anne Porter, an American political activist who worked across a wide range of fields as a journalist, essayist, short story writer, novelist, and poet.

Her message, “If you’ve fought truly for the right thing, there is no shame in losing,” may sustain us even when we face unwanted outcomes.

Not only in struggles but also when we act on our convictions, results don’t always follow.

Outcomes matter, of course, but what truly counts is what we were striving for; this famous quote teaches us that if we gave our all, there is no need to regret the result—even if it is a disappointing one.

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Even if you’re knocked down 99 times, all you need is to stand up the 100th time.Vincent van Gogh

If you’re pursuing your goals and dreams, you’ll probably fail many times.

When you fail, you can lose confidence and think, “It’s impossible for me.

I should just quit.” At times like that, remember this quote from Van Gogh: “If you fall down 99 times, get up the 100th.” With that attitude, you can overcome any failure.

They say failure is the mother of success and essential for growth, so don’t be afraid to fail—keep challenging yourself.

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If you ever hear a voice within you say, ‘You can’t paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.Vincent van Gogh

This is a quote that gives us courage when starting something new.

Everyone begins from a place of not being able to do it.

But if you avoid doing it just because you can’t, you’ll never be able to do it for the rest of your life.

If you want to take that path and master it, you have to start by trying.

By continuing, you’ll build confidence, and before you know it, that voice saying “I can’t” will fall silent.

Don’t lose to your own weakness—go challenge your dreams and goals.

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I always do what I can’t do yet, in order to learn how to do it.Vincent van Gogh

Here’s a great quote for anyone who wants to take on a challenge but feels unsure if they can do it.

Van Gogh’s works changed in style over the years, and as this quote suggests, he experimented and tried many different things.

Rather than feeling ashamed of what you can’t do, people who keep taking on new challenges broaden their perspective and tend to grow faster.

Along the way, you may discover something only you can do.

When you want to try but can’t quite take the first step, hold this quote close and take the plunge.

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In conclusion

We’ve shared some quotes meant to empower those who take on challenges—how did they resonate with you? Perhaps their strong yet gentle words gave you courage. Whether you’re hesitating to take that first step or you’ve already started but feel like you might stall, let these words give you the strength to keep moving forward. Don’t give up—face your challenges head-on!