RAG Music - Quote Words that give you the courage…the power to face things Gives you the power to face challenges! Inspiring words of courage from great and famous people. 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 for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
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!
Table of Contents Gives you the power to face challenges! Inspiring words of courage from great and famous people. Listen, the more scared you are, the more you should dive right into it. Taro Okamoto There is no such word as ‘limit’ in my dictionary. LeBron James No matter how many times you fall, you can start over as many times as it takes. “Failure” isn’t falling down; it’s not getting back up. Mary Pickford In every person’s heart, there is a fire that burns toward something. Finding it and keeping it alive is the purpose of our lives. Mary Lou Retton Our duty is not success. It is to keep moving forward, undaunted by failure. Robert Louis Stevenson Only one thing is needed: to believe you can do it. Anthony Robbins Most people possess a courage more remarkable than they themselves would expect. Dale Carnegie Challenges make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. Joshua Marin Do not avoid the difficult path. You must move forward if you want to reach your destination. Katherine Anne Porter You should have more faith in your talents and what you’ve done. Ichiro What I want to tell people around the world is to make an effort. If you put your heart into it, you can achieve anything. Cindy Ngamba Don’t listen to others’ expectations. Live your own life and meet your own expectations. Tiger Woods What matters is not practice, but the passion for practice. Pelé Impossible is not a fact, but an opinion. Muhammad Ali There is no escape from effort. Love effort. Roger Federer Expectations aren’t something to meet, but to exceed. Shohei Ohtani Winning or losing is a small thing. What matters is whether you gave it your all. Shuzo Matsuoka Doing things without changing what I aim for Ryo Ishikawa You should be honest with your feelings. Hideo Nomo If you can’t believe in yourself, who will? Kei Nishikori Life’s only failure is not to try. Lindsey Vonn It is precisely because there are restraints that I can fly. It is precisely because there is sorrow that I can soar high. It is precisely because there is adversity that I can run. It is precisely because there are tears that I can move forward. Mahatma Gandhi Beyond the clouds, the sky is always blue. Louisa May Alcott So what if you failed? Learn from the failure and just try again. Walt Disney No matter how many times a person fails, as long as they don’t lose the courage to try once more, they will surely make something of themselves. Konosuke Matsushita We must win/earn every single step ahead of us. Florence Nightingale The shortcut to gaining confidence is to challenge what you fear—and to keep stacking memories of overcoming it. William Jennings Bryan If you think you can, you can; if you think you can’t, you can’t. This is an unshakable, absolute law. Pablo Picasso The problem lies in the future. That’s why I don’t look back at the past. Bill Gates In this world, there is a unique path that only you can walk. Do not ask where that path will lead. Simply press on. Friedrich Nietzsche When everything seems like a headwind against you, remember this: airplanes take off against the wind, not with it. Henry Ford If you have a clear dream and a clear goal, the path will surely open up. Mahatma Gandhi Climb the first step without doubt. You don’t need to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step anyway. Martin Luther King Dreams—nothing else creates the future. Victor Hugo If you don’t want to make an irreparable major mistake, you must not fear failing early. Hideki Yukawa To challenge yourself is to grow. LeBron James “Anyone can succeed.” If you keep telling yourself that over and over, you will absolutely be able to succeed. John Lennon I have never failed. I’ve only found 10,000 ways that don’t work. Thomas Edison Just because you’ve been beaten down doesn’t mean you have to get discouraged. Even after all that beating and whipping, eggs still make a cake rise. Mary Johnston In this world of humans, there’s no such thing as failure. Ryoma Sakamoto Neither you nor the organization will grow unless you take risks and challenge yourself. The story begins here. Osamu Tezuka It’s not over when you lose. It’s over when you quit. Richard Nixon Even if you’re trampled on or beaten down, as long as you keep making an effort, it will surely bear fruit someday. Kōzō Masuda No matter how much we study and how diligent we are, things sometimes don’t go well. This is because the time is not yet ripe, so we must all the more encourage ourselves and endure. Eiichi Shibusawa Those who do not advance will surely fall back, and those who do not retreat will surely advance. Yukichi Fukuzawa I believe that the true turning point for growth is whether you can keep moving forward step by step—without anxiety, without fear, and without hesitation—especially when you’re not seeing results. Yoshiharu Habu Even if my life is a losing battle, I want to fight until the very end. Vincent van Gogh Let those who wish to leave, leave. Alexander the Great Find a way. If there isn’t one, make one. Hannibal Barca If you try, you can achieve; if you don’t try, you won’t. Whatever fails to be accomplished fails because people do not attempt it. Uesugi Yōzan 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 An indecisive leader can even be harmful. Yoshihide Suga I’d rather fight than bend. If you give in even once, you’ll instantly get a reputation for being weak. Worrying is a waste of time. Worry gets in the way when I try to solve problems. Without passion, no energy is born. Without energy, it’s the same as having nothing. 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. If you’re going to think, think big. If you’re going to live, live big. 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. God doesn’t want us to succeed; He just wants us to try. Mother Teresa If you don’t give up on yourself, there is no such thing as losing in life. Shigeta Saitō 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 Don’t rush. But don’t give up. Shigeta Saitō It is not noble to be superior to others. Ernest Hemingway If you believe in yourself, there are no limits. Cristiano Ronaldo Obstacles before you are opportunities. By facing difficulties, you can grow. Kevin Durant You only realize your own strength once you’ve overcome your anxieties and concerns. Serena Williams Knowledge is power. Francis Bacon As long as you keep challenging yourself, failure does not exist. Mark Zuckerberg Nothing is impossible. Muhammad Ali To solve a problem, don’t run away from it. Jack Dorsey As long as you don’t lose to yourself, it isn’t defeat. Eleanor Roosevelt If you have a shadow, it’s proof that the light is shining on you. Lady Gaga There are many hardships in the world, but it is also full of ways to overcome them. Helen Keller 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 someone says it’s impossible because I’m a woman, then it’s all the more worth challenging. 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 The word “give up” doesn’t exist in Shinji Ishimaru’s dictionary. Shinji Ishimaru If it’s just my life, I’ll bet it. Shinji Ishimaru If you truly have a sense of urgency, you should be able to make up your mind. Shinji Ishimaru I can say with confidence that I did everything I could. Shinji Ishimaru I’ve found what to do with my life. Shinji Ishimaru If we were just one minute earlier, we could save one more person. Calvin Coolidge I can imagine that many people are still struggling emotionally and mentally. So let’s keep supporting one another. Lady Gaga There are no coincidences in life. Don’t run away by blaming others or luck—let’s keep building our strength little by little. Kazu Miura Earthquakes will strike again and again. To prevent severe damage, we will build parks and roads. Shinpei Gotō If you endure, you will surely become a strong person. Senichi Hoshino Prepare pessimistically, act optimistically. Kazuo Inamori While there is life, there is hope. Miguel de Cervantes You are the one who creates the story. Shape your life all the way to the ending just the way you like. Joseph Murphy Any person is capable of more than they think. Henry Ford Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Abraham Lincoln Go your own way and let people say whatever they want. Dante Alighieri Rather than follow a paved path, forge your own way where there is none and move forward. Ralph Waldo Emerson People stumble their way toward success. Mary Kay Ash ...to be continued Gives you the power to face challenges! Inspiring words of courage from great and famous people (61–70) One of the most important things is to never give up easily. When an insurmountably high wall stands before you, many people will give up, thinking it’s impossible.
But if you give up there, you’ll never grasp the dreams or future you hoped for.
If there’s something you want to achieve—a dream you absolutely want to make come true—the most important thing, as this saying goes, is not to give up.
As long as you don’t give up, at the very least, it isn’t over.
If you keep putting in the effort, the time will come when you can get over even the towering wall before you.
Keep repeating that, and you’ll surely reach your goal.
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God doesn’t want us to succeed; He just wants us to try. Mother Teresa In situations where there are no visible results of success, it’s natural to feel anxious about whether you should keep challenging yourself.
Here are the words of Mother Teresa, a saintly figure, conveying that continuing to challenge oneself is more valuable and important than success.
She tells us that God desires perseverance in challenge more than success, and that it is the very act of repeatedly taking on challenges that fosters growth.
These words encourage us to believe that our ongoing efforts are what help us grow, giving us the courage to keep moving forward.
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If you don’t give up on yourself, there is no such thing as losing in life. Shigeta Saitō When you fail or things don’t lead to the results you hoped for, you might feel like it’s all over.
But as long as you don’t give up on yourself, there’s no such thing as losing at life or being finished! Those are the words left to us by Shigeta Saito, a psychiatrist and essayist.
The way we see things changes with our mindset.
That’s why, when you fail, it’s important not to think negatively, but to tell yourself, “It’s okay—I can still do this.” When you’re feeling down, remember these words.
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Precisely because we’re serious, we run into walls. Shuzo Matsuoka Hitting a wall tends to carry a strong negative image, and it can even feel like proof that you lack ability.
Here are some passionate words from Shuzo Matsuoka—fiery tennis player and TV personality—about how important and positive it is to feel that wall right in front of you.
He tells us that sensing a wall is evidence that you’ve been facing something seriously: it’s precisely because you’ve challenged yourself with everything you have that the wall appears as a clear target.
These words affirm all the effort you’ve made so far and stir up the courage you need to climb over the wall and keep going.
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It’s in the moments you decide that your destiny is shaped. Anthony Robbins These are the words of Anthony Robbins, a world-renowned personal development coach who has influenced countless lives.
They show that the turning points that move our lives aren’t determined by environment or talent, but by the decisions we make in each moment.
Even in studying, the future begins to change from the instant you decide to tackle just a little today.
Even if you feel doubt or anxiety, the choice to take action will surely build confidence.
Decisions come with responsibility, but it is precisely that weight that fosters growth.
It’s a powerful quote that underscores the importance of learning proactively.
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Don’t rush. But don’t give up. Shigeta Saitō These are the words of Shigeta Saito, a psychiatrist who has supported many people’s hearts and conveyed ways of living through numerous writings.
When we keep making an effort, there are moments when we want to rush the results, but impatience narrows our perspective.
On the other hand, if we stand still and take no action, no progress can be made.
In studying, what matters is maintaining composure while not stopping your steps.
Even small steps, if continued, will surely move you forward.
It’s a famous saying that teaches us the value of trusting your own pace and persevering with tenacity.
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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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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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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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