RAG Music - Quote Words that support/encourage your challenges A collection of quotes that cheer on your challenges—words that give you strength. 10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminder kepiko 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!
Table of Contents A collection of quotes that cheer on your challenges—words that give you strength. Even when life doesn’t go well, it’s sometimes necessary not to blame yourself too much and to think that society is at fault. Neither you nor the organization will grow unless you take risks and challenge yourself. What we truly need is the courage to stand up for someone. Taro Yamamoto People deserve praise or blame solely based on whether they have the perseverance to see things through. Leonardo da Vinci As you stretch yourself to broaden your horizons, it’s possible you’ll actually grow taller. That’s part of what makes life interesting. Saburō Shiroyama If you admit defeat, you lose. Even if you acknowledge how bad the situation is, as long as you are determined to see it through to the end, a chance to win will emerge. Life only comes once, and I think everyone struggles and hesitates over many things when they’re young. But at such times—whether or not you can actually realize what you have in mind—I believe you should take the plunge. Yoshihide Suga There’s no way other people can do it but you can’t. Doraemon 'Doraemon' Worrying is a waste of time. Worry gets in the way when I try to solve problems. How you deal with twists of fate separates winners from losers. You are never too old to set new goals or to dream new dreams. Clive Staples Lewis I succeeded because I never made excuses and never allowed them. Florence Nightingale Things you did—even if they failed—will be something you can laugh about in 20 years. But the things you didn’t do will be nothing but regrets in 20 years. Mark Twain No dream is too big, and no challenge is too great. Why not give it a try? Do you have anything to lose? One of the most important things is to never give up easily. All dreams can come true—if you have the courage to pursue them. Walt Disney The future is not something you predict; it’s something you make possible yourself. Saint-Exupéry To challenge yourself is to grow. LeBron James Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm. Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill Human destiny is in human hands. Sartre Fear doing nothing more than you fear failing. Konosuke Matsushita No success for those without dreams. Yoshida Shōin It isn’t the strong who win; those who win are strong. Franz Beckenbauer Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Mahatma Gandhi Life is one of two things: either you face it with courage, or you squander it. Helen Keller Accumulating small things is the only path to reach unbelievable places. Ichiro (Suzuki Ichiro) If you think you can, you can; if you think you can’t, you can’t. This is an unwavering, absolute law. Pablo Picasso No success without challenge. Jeff Bezos Today’s achievements are the result of past efforts, and the future will be determined by the efforts from now on. Kazuo Inamori Precisely because we’re serious, we run into walls. Shuzo Matsuoka It’s in the moments you decide that your destiny is shaped. Anthony Robbins My enemy is, for the most part, myself. From Chūya Koyama’s “Space Brothers” Don’t rush. But don’t give up. Shigeta Saitō If other people can do it, there’s no way you can’t. From Fujiko Fujio's Doraemon It is not noble to be superior to others. Ernest Hemingway Do not fear change. It is part of growth. Elon Musk If you believe in yourself, there are no limits. Cristiano Ronaldo Obstacles before you are opportunities. By facing difficulties, you can grow. Kevin Durant There is only one way to succeed: never give up. Jeff Bezos To solve a problem, don’t run away from it. Jack Dorsey You only realize your own strength once you’ve overcome your anxieties and concerns. Serena Williams As long as you keep challenging yourself, failure does not exist. Mark Zuckerberg Nothing is impossible. Muhammad Ali No one ever regrets having done their best. George Halas If you were born without wings, do whatever it takes to grow them. Coco Chanel The will to win doesn’t matter much—everyone has that. What matters is the will to prepare to win. Bobby Knight Effort is always rewarded. If there is effort that isn’t rewarded, then it can’t yet be called effort. Sadaharu Oh If someone says it’s impossible because I’m a woman, then it’s all the more worth challenging. Sanae Takaichi Better than fearing to challenge is fearing to do nothing. Steve Jobs Do not compare yourself to anyone else in this world. Bill Gates Great success is born from the freedom to fail. Mark Zuckerberg If you think they’re above the clouds, you can’t win, so in a match it’s equal (fair) between us. Sota Fujii No matter how tough the situation, in the end the only thing that supports you is your ‘aspiration’ (your guiding purpose). Sanae Takaichi Hardships are the best trials that forge me. Sanae Takaichi If you’re afraid of criticism, you can’t change anything. Sanae Takaichi Rather than expecting something from others, become the one who creates change. Sanae Takaichi There’s nothing in life more fun or exciting than doing something you’ve never done before. Seiji Chihara Success and failure mean the same thing. Seiji Chihara Working hard to make your dreams come true is a very important thing in life. Seiji Chihara If you can dream it, you can achieve it. Walt Disney When you resign yourself to the possibility of failure, your heart feels lighter. Jeff Bezos They say if you picture your dream over and over, it will surely come true. Princess Aurora 'Sleeping Beauty' Every adventure begins with a single step. Cheshire Cat 'Alice in Wonderland' Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Abraham Lincoln The goddess of fate favors those who act boldly. Niccolò Machiavelli The future comes only to those who believe in the greatness of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt As long as you keep striving without ever losing sight of a good purpose, you will surely be saved in the end. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe If you try to rush up a long flight of stairs, you’ll run out of steam halfway. But if you steadily climb one step at a time, it may take longer, yet you’ll make it to the top. Naoko Takahashi Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Charles Dederich There is no piece that cannot move forward. Makoto Nakahara If you truly fought for what is right, there’s no shame in losing. Katherine Anne Porter If you want to see a rainbow, you have to put up with a little rain. Dolly Parton Even if you’re knocked down 99 times, all you need is to stand up the 100th time. Vincent van Gogh 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 I always do what I can’t do yet, in order to learn how to do it. Vincent van Gogh A collection of quotes that cheer on your challenges: Words that give you strength (31–40) It is not noble to be superior to others. Ernest Hemingway These are the words of Ernest Hemingway, a Nobel Prize-winning author who had a profound impact on literary history.
His words show that value lies not in comparing ourselves to others, but in our own growth.
When you keep studying, you may find yourself worrying about others’ grades and progress, and feel anxious.
But what truly matters is whether you’ve taken one step forward from who you were yesterday.
Small, steady efforts build confidence and sustain your attitude toward learning.
It’s a famous quote that quietly teaches the meaning of striving on your own terms.
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Do not fear change. It is part of growth. Elon Musk Elon Musk is an entrepreneur who has continued to take on fields many consider difficult, such as electric vehicles and space development.
What his approach conveys is that he values the courage to choose change over the comfort of staying the same.
In studying, too, it’s natural to feel anxious when you review your methods or tackle a new field, but that first step leads to growth.
You might fail, and the results may not be what you hoped.
Even so, it’s those who keep moving who can expand their possibilities.
These are words that believe in that forward-looking strength.
It’s a message that gently nudges anyone who wants to go just a little beyond who they are now.
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If you believe in yourself, there are no limits. Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo has set numerous scoring records and won many titles on the world’s biggest stage.
Through strict self-discipline and relentless effort, he has always continued to believe in his own potential.
The moment you decide something is impossible for you, your learning and growth come to a halt.
Limits are not imposed by others; they are born from your own assumptions.
By believing in yourself and continuing to work hard, you can get closer to results beyond what you imagined.
This passionate quote highlights the importance of confidence that springs from within.
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Obstacles before you are opportunities. By facing difficulties, you can grow. Kevin Durant Words from Kevin Durant, who has experienced numerous scoring records and championships in the NBA.
Having survived in an intensely competitive world, he understands the meaning of hardship deeply.
When faced with a wall in your studies, many people want to avoid it—but that very wall can become a chance to grow.
By tackling difficult tasks, you cultivate your thinking and perseverance.
It’s often the tough situations, more than the smooth times, that help a person grow.
This quote presents a perspective that views obstacles positively and shifts our mindset toward growth.
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There is only one way to succeed: never give up. Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos, who founded a global company and transformed the nature of business, left words that convey his unwavering resolve—accepting failure and criticism without stopping.
When studying, there are times when results don’t show, and you may question the meaning of your efforts.
However, only those who choose not to give up can move on to the next stage.
As long as you don’t quit halfway, your experiences will surely accumulate into strength.
This quote teaches us the importance of valuing consistency over results and committing with resolve.
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A collection of quotes that cheer on your challenges: words that give you strength (41–50) To solve a problem, don’t run away from it. Jack Dorsey These are the words of Jack Dorsey, who launched payment services and social networks and has driven innovation in the technology field.
Drawing on his experience confronting complex challenges, he speaks to the essence of problem-solving.
In studying, too, we sometimes want to look away from areas we’re weak in or topics we don’t understand.
But problems you avoid won’t be solved; only the ones you face become your strength.
By looking directly at the cause and continuing to think, you deepen your understanding.
It’s a practical quotation that quietly underscores the importance of the resolve not to run from difficulty.
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You only realize your own strength once you’ve overcome your anxieties and concerns. Serena Williams These are the words of Serena Williams, who has etched her name in the history of women’s tennis.
The road to the top is never smooth; it is a continuous struggle with anxiety and doubt.
When studying, everyone has moments when they lose confidence in their abilities and feel like stopping.
It is precisely at such times that the experience of facing your anxieties rather than fleeing from them becomes essential.
Only after overcoming difficulties can you recognize strengths beyond what you imagined.
It’s a quote that accepts the emotional turbulence that comes with challenge and gives you the courage to move forward.
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