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Maybe powerful words can give you strength? A collection of uplifting short quotes

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.

When you’re busy every day, don’t you ever have those days when you think, “I just don’t have any energy today”? This time, we’ve gathered uplifting quotes recommended for those who find it hard to cheer themselves up on their own! The power of words is truly amazing—sometimes just a few short words can reveal the lives of many different people.

By encountering brief phrases, you may discover that even those considered famous have faced their share of hardships.

Let these words be the spark that lifts your spirits.

Powerful words might give you strength? A collection of uplifting one-line quotes (81–90)

Toward the light, toward the lightMisuzu Kaneko

Women’s Chorus: Toward the Brighter Side (Poem by Misuzu Kaneko), Woodwind Accompaniment Version

Toward the light, toward the light Misuzu Kaneko

Here is a line inspired by the nursery rhyme poet Misuzu Kaneko.

It tells us that people are creatures who naturally try to move toward the light, yet also possess a bent curiosity that makes them want to try going in a different direction.

It suggests that when our hearts grow dark, if we allow ourselves to be simple and honest, we can turn toward the light.

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Great success is born from the freedom to fail.Mark Zuckerberg

#132 Famous Quote, 129th Edition: “Great success comes from the freedom to fail” <Mark Zuckerberg> [University Students]

Great success is born from the freedom to fail. — Mark Zuckerberg

Here’s what Mark Zuckerberg said in his 2017 Harvard commencement speech.

He shared that, even before launching Facebook, he had taken on various challenges and experienced failures.

He went on to say that being unafraid of failure and constantly trying out new ideas is essential for success.

He also emphasized the importance of building a society where people are guaranteed the freedom to fail.

Coming from someone who has achieved such great success, his words carry real weight and give us courage, don’t they?

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In this world of humans, there’s no such thing as failure.Ryoma Sakamoto

In this human world, there’s no such thing as failure. — Sakamoto Ryoma, Despair Freestyle Footballer

In this world of humans, there’s no such thing as failure. - Sakamoto Ryōma

Sakamoto Ryoma was a samurai of the late Edo period known as a key figure behind the Satsuma-Choshu Alliance and the restoration of imperial rule, and for proposing the “Eight-Point Plan Aboard Ship,” which laid out the basic blueprint for the new Meiji government.

He is a famous historical figure who often appears in long-running historical dramas, so many of you may already know him.

One of his famous sayings is, “There’s no such thing as failure in this world.” If we can think this way even when we stumble, don’t you think we can live more boldly? Failure is frightening to everyone, but try not to fear it too much—follow Ryoma’s example, who transformed his era, and press forward.

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Precisely because we’re serious, we run into walls.Shuzo Matsuoka

To those who are struggling despite trying hard… Shuzo Matsuoka’s words hit home.

Precisely because we’re serious, we run into walls. — Shuzo Matsuoka

Shuzo Matsuoka, a former tennis player who’s been active as a TV personality since retiring.

When you think of Matsuoka, you think of passion, and these words feel like an expression of his fiery spirit.

When you run into difficulties, it’s proof that you’re facing things seriously.

For example, issues that wouldn’t bother you if you were only half-committed will start to reveal themselves as areas for improvement when you’re giving it your all.

When you feel like giving up in the face of hardship, remember these words and keep moving forward with confidence.

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In conclusion

How was it? This time, I introduced inspiring one-line quotes.

The words of people who have achieved things in life carry a persuasive power that resonates in the heart, even when they’re short.

I hope they can support you when you’re feeling down or when you’ve experienced a setback.