It’s sure to resonate most with those who are striving! Words of encouragement from great figures and famous people.

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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.

Whether you’re a student focusing on studies or club activities, or a working adult juggling a job or childcare, everyone has something they’re striving for at every stage of life.

Even if you’re fine when you’re fully absorbed, there may be moments when your spirits suddenly drop or you start feeling negative.

So this time, we’ve compiled a list of encouraging words from the famous sayings of great and notable figures.

These are all words that make you feel like trying again, so we hope you’ll remember them when you feel like your heart is about to break.

It should resonate all the more with those who are doing their best! Words of encouragement from great and famous figures (61–70)

Even if I face setbacks, I don’t lose my pride—that’s because I’m putting in the effort.Shigeo Nagashima

These are the words of Shigeo Nagashima, who left countless records and memories as a leading figure in professional baseball.

Behind success lies time spent continually facing failure and setbacks.

In studying, too, when results don’t come as hoped, we may feel our confidence slipping—but the very fact that we are making an effort is something to be proud of.

Periods without results are times of building strength.

As long as we keep challenging ourselves, we can hold our heads high and face forward.

This quote affirms the self who is striving and gives us the courage to rise again.

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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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Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, a British politician, is known as the leader who guided his country through World War II.

In his words lies the idea that true success comes from continuing to move forward without losing heart, even after repeated failures.

In exam preparation, there are times when your mock test scores lag or your efforts don’t seem to pay off.

Even then, don’t stop—sit back down at your desk and try again.

That accumulation becomes a great strength.

It’s a message that teaches us the importance of maintaining the passion to keep challenging yourself, rather than focusing solely on results.

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Not being satisfied is the best technique for improving your ability.Wayne Gretzky

These are the words of Wayne Gretzky, hailed as a legend in ice hockey and the all-time leading scorer in NHL history.

They reflect his refusal to be satisfied with the status quo and his commitment to holding himself to consistently high standards.

If we focus only on what we’ve already accomplished, our growth—whether in study or otherwise—tends to stall.

By keeping our eyes one step ahead and continually seeking areas to improve, we hone our abilities.

A mindset that resists complacency isn’t about driving ourselves into a corner; it’s a force that expands our potential.

It’s an inspiring quote that teaches the importance of ambition and the will to improve.

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If you stay focused, you can overcome any obstacle.Warren Buffett

These are the words of Warren Buffett, an American investor who has built a record of steady results through long-term investing.

His success was not the product of split-second decisions, but of a sustained commitment to focus.

In studying as well, getting distracted by too much information scatters your results.

By identifying what needs to be done and concentrating on the task at hand, you can overcome difficult obstacles little by little.

Patiently sustained focus leads to significant outcomes.

It’s a famous quote that quietly teaches the importance of the quality of effort.

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