Gives you the power to face challenges! Inspiring words of courage from great and famous people.
Have you ever wished for courage when you want to achieve your dreams or goals, when a major obstacle stands in your way, or when you want to break through the status quo—any time you need to overcome something?
Of course, it might be best if you could resolve everything with your own strength, but it’s reassuring to have something that supports your heart or gives you a little push forward.
So this time, we’ve compiled a list of inspiring words from great figures and famous people that will give you courage!
I hope this helps you even a little—please take a look!
- It’s sure to resonate most with those who are striving! Words of encouragement from great figures and famous people.
- Just remembering them fills you with courage! Striking quotes that touch the heart from great figures and famous people
- Words to remember when you feel like running away—phrases to rally a weakened heart.
- When you’re feeling unmotivated! Inspiring words from great figures and famous people
- [Heart-Touching] Quotes That Keep You Going Anytime! Fiery Words That Push You Forward
- Beautiful words by great and famous people that illuminate life
- Guaranteed to move you! Memorable words by great figures and famous people.
- To my present self! Memorable, uplifting words and the source of courage to change myself
- Encouraging quotes for when you're feeling down. Words that give you the strength to rise again.
- A collection of quotes that cheer on your challenges—words that give you strength.
- Even a single word can save your heart! Uplifting, happy words that make you feel positive
- When your tension or motivation is low! Short phrases to boost your motivation
- Words from great and famous people that make you forget negativity in an instant!
Gives you the power to face challenges! Courage-inspiring words from great figures and famous people (91–100)
Rather than follow a paved path, forge your own way where there is none and move forward.Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American thinker known as a philosopher, writer, poet, and essayist—and also recognized as a leader of transcendentalism—famously said, “Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” This quote conveys the message that you should decide your own life for yourself.
As the Japanese proverb okame hachiken suggests, a third party often sees things more calmly and accurately than those directly involved, so we sometimes receive well-intentioned advice.
Of course, if you truly agree with that advice, there’s no problem.
But if you have something you really want to do, this message teaches that you will have fewer regrets if you stick to it.
People stumble their way toward success.Mary Kay Ash
Mary Kay Ash, the entrepreneur known as the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics in the United States, once said, “People stumble toward success.” This quote teaches us that it’s only natural to stumble precisely because the path is difficult.
If we walk an easy, level road, we can move forward without change or hardship, but it’s hard to keep going the same way on a long and rugged journey.
People tend to feel broken or give up when they stumble, but if we can believe it’s because we’re on the right path, we may find the courage to hold our ground and push forward.
Gives you the power to face challenges! Courageous words from great and famous people (101–110)
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an animation creator whose works are loved around the world, and who wore many hats: animator, producer, film director, screenwriter, manga artist, voice actor, entrepreneur, and entertainer.
His famous quote, “If you can dream it, you can do it,” evokes his passion and achievements.
No matter how big a dream or goal may be, nothing begins unless you first have it.
This quote teaches us that simply stepping up to the starting line creates the possibility of making it a reality.
If you keep looking down, you won’t be able to find a rainbow.Charles Chaplin
Charles Chaplin, a comedian known as a leading figure of the silent film era, wore many hats: film actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and composer.
His famous quote, “You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down,” offers a message of courage for moments when we feel our spirits breaking.
When people are down, they tend to look downward both emotionally and physically.
Yet this gentle maxim teaches that unless we look ahead and up, we risk missing what is important and beautiful.
Once you’ve chosen a path, never give up.Katharine Hepburn
Katherine Hepburn, an American actor also known for winning four Oscars.
Her famous quote, “Once you choose a path, never give up,” conveys the way of life of someone who achieved great things.
Whether the choice was entirely your own or not, the message of pressing forward on the path you’ve chosen expresses a resolve that can serve as a guide for living in any era.
It’s an energizing quote that also makes a great personal motto.
It’s hope and confidence that make things happen.Helen Keller
Helen Keller was an American author who, despite losing her sight and hearing shortly after birth, was active as a disability rights advocate, political activist, and public speaker.
Her famous quote, “Optimism and self-confidence are what make things happen,” quite literally emphasizes the importance of having hope and believing in yourself.
When we set big dreams or goals, many of us may feel discouraged by the long journey ahead and give up.
This message teaches us that first embracing hope and confidence—and carrying them through to the end—is essential for accomplishing great feats.
If you keep chasing your dreams and never give up, even the darkest path will begin to shine with light.Naoko Takahashi
During her time at Gifu Prefectural Commercial High School, she competed in the National Inter-High School Championships but was eliminated in the preliminaries.
As a second-year student, she also took part in the National Inter-Prefectural Women’s Ekiden, finishing 45th out of 47 in her section.
Looking at those results, compared with other runners who blossomed early and thrived from a young age, Ms.
Takahashi might be considered a late bloomer.
Perhaps these words shine all the more because she is someone who kept layering effort upon effort.
I felt a similar resonance with AKB48’s Minami Takahashi’s famous quote, “Effort will surely be rewarded.”