Wonderful quotes and sayings

Gems of famous quotes give us insights—words that move the heart and stir the soul.

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 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.

When are the moments our hearts are moved?

There may be countless times—like when we encounter something we never imagined, or when our hearts are unexpectedly set free.

But in reality, it may also be true that such moments are hard to come by in everyday life.

So this time, we’ve compiled a list of quotes under the theme of moving, inspiring words.

Each phrase will surely move you—offering insights, courage, and more.

Gems of famous quotes offer insights. Moving, heart-stirring words (21–30)

Each person has their own unique charm and talents. No two people are the same. Therefore, you must not compare a particular person with others.Joseph Murphy

These are the words of Joseph Murphy, who served as a minister of the Church of Divine Science.

Rather than searching for flaws by comparing yourself with someone else, it’s better to discover the unique charms and strengths that only you or that person possesses.

Respecting yourself and recognizing another’s greatness without comparison can lead to many forms of happiness.

When you want to remember that you are you, please draw strength from this famous quote.

It will surely encourage you to keep looking forward.

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Always be yourself, express yourself, and believe in yourself. Don’t imitate some successful person’s example.Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee, a martial artist and movie star, is famous for films like Enter the Dragon and The Way of the Dragon.

His quotes often jolt us into realization.

When you lack confidence and don’t know what to do, do you find yourself comparing with or imitating those who seem better? Mimicking others might calm your nerves, but people are people, and you are you.

Imitation doesn’t always work—no matter what, you can’t become someone else.

Since each of us has our own individuality, the best thing is to trust yourself and express yourself in your own way.

This quote reminds us of that important truth.

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Children are beings of possibility. They have many choices every day. Actually, the same is true for adults.Hayao Miyazaki

It conveys a gentle message that everyone has many possible paths into the future.

We often say that children can “become anything” when they grow up.

But in truth, even as adults we can try new things and start over.

Regardless of age, every day is a series of choices, and the future changes depending on how we choose.

For example, starting a new hobby or beginning to study toward a dream are steps you can take today.

These words softly encourage us not to give up on our own potential.

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Since we are being kept alive, let’s simply feel grateful. We are kept alive because our lives are worth living.Jakuchō Setouchi

Jakuchō Setouchi, who also served as the chief priest of Tendai-ji Temple and as president of Tsuruga Women’s Junior College, is also known as a novelist who received awards such as the Women’s Literature Prize and the Tanizaki Jun’ichirō Prize.

Here is one of her famous sayings to remember when you hit a major wall in life or find yourself in doubt: We can never live all by ourselves.

We are kept alive by the support of those around us.

And the reason we are kept alive is that we ourselves are recognized as people of worth.

Simply being alive is happiness, and something we should fundamentally be grateful for.

Why not tuck these words quietly into your heart and keep them as a charm?

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I wonder what truly matters to me. Who are the people who are truly important to me? I feel like just sincerely pondering these two things is enough to lead a good life.Shigesato Itoi

It teaches us that happiness isn’t found outside, but within our own hearts.

When we’re always busy, we tend to get distracted by others’ opinions, money, and trends.

But simply pausing now and then to ask, “What truly matters to me?” gradually brings our way of living into alignment.

For example, if you decide you want to cherish time with your beloved family and friends, your actions will naturally start to change.

These words convey that facing your true feelings leads to a warmer, more fulfilling life.

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I cried tears of joy for the first time.Yuto Totsuka

These are words from Yuto Totsuka, who won the gold medal in the men’s snowboard halfpipe, expressing the emotion of finally delivering results.

You can also sense him looking back on the hardships he’s faced—overcoming setbacks, battling through, and at last capturing gold on his third Olympic attempt.

The fact that he says it’s his first time shedding tears of joy is a key point, conveying just how moving the experience was.

It paints an image of breaking through a wall and moving forward, as if the view before him has opened up and expanded.

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If you laugh, the world laughs with you. If you cry, you cry alone.Ella Wheeler Wilcox

If you smile, the world smiles with you... A famous quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

If you laugh, the world laughs with you. If you cry, you cry alone. — Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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These are the opening words of “Solitude,” a work by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, a poet who was active in the United States.

They express the connection between sorrow and loneliness and also convey how important it is to stay positive.

When you are laughing, people gather; when you are sad, you are alone—this encourages us to be as positive as possible so that people will come together.

It also stirs the courage to face hardship, reminding us that it is we ourselves who overcome suffering.

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