Words that embrace a wounded heart... Comforting sayings by great and notable figures
When you go through something tough and can’t escape your worries or anxieties, it’s only natural to become negative.
Even when you try to take your mind off things, you might suddenly remember and feel your mood sink again.
So this time, I’ve put together a list of comforting words to soothe a wounded heart.
These are phrases you can use not only when you’re having a hard time yourself, but also when you want to show care for friends or family.
I hope the words of great figures and well-known people will lift your spirits.
- When you’re feeling down, remember these words that can save you in tough times.
- It soothes a cornered heart! Words to say to someone who’s mentally exhausted.
- Powerful yet gentle, words that save the heart... Encouraging words that lift you up in tough times.
- Words from great and famous people that make you forget negativity in an instant!
- Words that gently wrap around a heart that has grown cold... heartwarming words.
- A prescription for a weary heart! What comforting words can support and reassure you?
- Quotes that save your heart in times of pain or hardship
- Knowing this will surely ease your heart… Comforting words from great and famous people.
- Just remembering them fills you with courage! Striking quotes that touch the heart from great figures and famous people
- Tears overflow and won’t stop. A collection of moving quotes that gently reach the heart.
- Knowing it will surely save your heart… Short quotes to remember when times are tough
- When your tension or motivation is low! Short phrases to boost your motivation
- Healed in a single word… Words that blow away negative feelings and bring a smile.
Embracing wounded hearts… Words of comfort from great and notable figures (11–20)
There are, of course, days when your heart hurts.NEW!Ma Rainey
All kinds of things happen in life.
At times you’ll be struck by misfortune that makes you wonder, “Why is this happening?” You may feel it’s unfair, but that’s life—there’s no use lamenting it.
I feel that this quote by blues singer Ma Rainey teaches us the importance of accepting life’s daily ups and downs just as they are.
Bad times don’t last that long, so there are simply days like that! Remember this quote and try to get through them.
Once you’ve done everything you can, leave the results to others.Golda Meir
How many times have you said, “I’ve done all I can—now it’s up to fate!”? Even if we say, “I’ll leave it to fate,” the result still nags at us, doesn’t it? This phrase gently gives you a push on the back.
It’s comforting to realize that even very famous or popular people feel the same way about leaving things to fate.
Golda Meir, who left us these words, was Israel’s first female prime minister.
As the first woman in that role, she must have faced a lot of headwinds.
Sometimes, shifting your mindset and becoming a bit more optimistic is important.
There is nothing sadder than recalling days of happiness when you are unhappy.Dante Alighieri
These are words expressing profound despair, spoken in the Inferno of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, a poet who was active in Italy.
They convey the psychology that when one recalls past happiness in times of hardship, the contrast only deepens the suffering.
It also seems to confront us with a choice: will we intensify our pain by dwelling on happier times, or will we stand up and move toward them? When faced with despair, should we avoid extraneous thoughts and focus on confronting it head-on? The passage prompts a great deal of reflection on such questions.
So what if you failed? Learn from the failure and just try again.Walt Disney
Here is a quote from Walt Disney, an animator and filmmaker who kept chasing his dreams.
His life was full of failures, yet he overcame each one and ultimately became a global giant of entertainment.
Failure is never the end; it is a valuable experience for growth.
You, too, may look back on your failures when you feel down, but that is the start of a new challenge.
Just as Disney faced countless hardships and kept creating new ideas, it’s important to believe in yourself and keep moving forward.
By learning from failure and trying again, future success will surely come.
It’s never too late to become the person you wanted to be.George Eliot
「何をするにも遅すぎるということはない」（“It’s never too late to do anything”）の訳として、“It’s never too late to do anything” や “Better late than never” が挙げられる。
I’ve only introduced two here, but there are many similar short English sayings, and it makes me think that people living in the English-speaking world, in any era, have embraced this spirit.
The same kind of challenge-driven spirit lives on in the words of George Eliot, as if she were encouraging us to live positively.
George Eliot was a British writer, known for masterpieces such as Middlemarch.
Your life is worth far more than gold could ever be.Bob Marley
Bob Marley was a Jamaican master of reggae music who kept singing about peace and love.
When people feel down, they tend to compare themselves to others’ success, but Marley reminds us that “your very life is irreplaceable.” Money and material things are temporary, but your life, memories, love, and friendships endure.
No matter how difficult the situation, it’s important to recognize “I am valuable,” and reaffirm your self-worth.
You have a unique role, and the way you live surely brings joy and courage to someone else.
Keep a strong heart, recognize the value of your life, and keep moving forward.
Beyond the clouds, the sky is always blue.Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known for Little Women.
The phrase “Beyond the clouds, the sky is always blue” carries a message encouraging us to keep hope even in difficult times.
The clouds symbolize life’s trials and negative emotions, but beyond them there is always a bright blue sky.
When we’re feeling down, we tend to be preoccupied with the clouds right in front of us, but what matters is finding the possibilities that lie beyond.
Sometimes, even as we look at the clouds, lifting our heads to search for the blue sky brings a moment of lightness to the heart.
You, too, should keep traveling in search of that blue sky.
A wonderful view awaits you.
If you don’t give up on yourself, there is no such thing as losing in life.Shigeta Saitō
I would like to introduce a famous quote by Shigeo Saito, a renowned Japanese psychiatrist and author.
This saying conveys the importance of continuing to believe in yourself even when facing life’s difficulties.
Everyone experiences painful moments and setbacks, but if you give up on yourself, even just a little, your possibilities will close off.
This quote teaches us that, in any situation, it is vital to value yourself and to have the courage to keep challenging forward.
The strength to overcome any hardship lies within you.
As long as you keep believing in yourself, there is no such thing as “defeat” in life.
Do not compare yourself to anyone else in this world. Doing so is an insult to yourself.Bill Gates
Here is a famous quote by Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and a business leader.
This saying carries the message that comparing yourself to others can lead you to undervalue your own worth.
We each have different talents and experiences, and by comparing ourselves to others, we can lose sight of what makes us unique.
Especially when you’re feeling down, remember these words.
Self-evaluation isn’t determined by others’ opinions—it’s shaped by your inner self.
If you focus on your own growth and treat yourself with care, your heart will feel lighter.
Believe in your own strengths and potential, and take the next step forward.
In this world of humans, there’s no such thing as failure.Ryoma Sakamoto
I’d like to share a quote from Ryoma Sakamoto, a samurai activist at the end of the Edo period who contributed to Japan’s modernization.
His words remind us of the importance of taking on challenges without fearing failure.
When you’re feeling down, try recalling this quote.
As long as we live, we learn and grow through various experiences.
Failure isn’t necessarily a bad thing—sometimes it opens up new paths.
Keep your heart open and find the courage to take the next step.
Believe in your own strength and move forward toward a bigger future.
It’s precisely by experiencing failures that success awaits.
Feel the power to live with energy, and keep moving forward.