A must-see for those who just can’t stay positive! A collection of inspiring quotes to lift a heavy heart
Everyone has times when their motivation dips, they stumble along the way, or they feel utterly crushed.
For moments like these, I’ve gathered some uplifting quotes.
By encountering words you’ve never known, you might discover a version of yourself you’ve never met.
Through new words, you may start to feel that the time you’re spending worrying right now is too precious to waste!
You might even think, “What a waste to keep worrying!”
When you want to meet a new you, I highly recommend listening to the words of many different people.
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A must-see for those who just can’t stay positive! A collection of uplifting quotes to boost a downcast heart (1–10)
Fate builds a bridge of chance for those who put in the effort.Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
It’s hard to know when effort will turn into results, and that uncertainty can make it scary to keep pushing yourself.
These words, which Kyary Pamyu Pamyu posted on social media and drew attention to, speak to the importance of continuing to make an effort even amid that struggle.
They originally come from a line in the film “My Sassy Girl,” conveying that if you keep trying without giving up, chances will inevitably come your way.
To truly seize results, it may also be important to recognize opportunities within your efforts.
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.Walt Disney
These are the words of Walt Disney, the creator behind Disney works loved by people all over the world.
Rather than a broad message like “Dreams come true,” it carries a sharper message: “If you can dream it, you can do it”—if you can clearly picture a concrete dream in your mind, you can make it real.
Walt Disney struggled in his younger years with things like financing his company.
Yet by pressing forward in his belief in the future of animation, he created Mickey Mouse, a character known by everyone, established the “Disney” brand, and built the legacy we know today.
Let’s follow his example and picture our dreams in our hearts!
Instead of seeking more than yourself, enjoy what you have.George Tokoro
These are words of wisdom from George Tokoro, who is active in many fields, including as a singer.
They say that rather than suffering by chasing what you don’t have, it’s better to recognize what’s within you and think about how to make the most of it.
They teach us that there’s no need to compare ourselves with others.
A must-see for those who just can’t stay positive! Uplifting quotes to cheer up a downcast heart (11–20)
Preconceptions turn the possible into the impossible.Shohei Ohtani
The bigger the goal and the longer the road of effort, the greater the anxiety about whether you can actually get there, right? Here are Shohei Ohtani’s words on what mindset to keep in order to seize such dreams.
He says that, first and foremost, it’s crucial not to be bound by preconceptions; if you’re trapped by conventional wisdom, it becomes difficult to achieve the feats that lie beyond it.
Breaking through established norms and believing that you can do it—those are what lead to confidence and sustained effort.
A well starts out muddy, but if you keep digging, clear water will spring forth.Saburō Kitajima
On the path of effort, we often experience suffering, and we may worry whether these hardships truly lead to a brilliant future.
Here is a famous quote by Saburo Kitajima that shows what kind of future awaits beyond such difficulties and gives hope to our efforts.
It says that the painful journey of life is like a well: if you keep digging through muddy water, clear water will eventually spring forth—just as beyond painful experiences, there should be something that shines.
These words encourage us to keep pushing forward even in trials that make us feel like giving up.
Do what you can, and then just quietly worry about the rest in your heart. Things will only turn out the way they’re going to anyway.Katsu Kaishū
After giving your best on an exam or at work, you might overthink the results and find it hard to sleep.
In those moments, try to remember this saying: “You’ve done all you can; let the rest be a quiet concern in your heart—things will turn out as they will.” Since you’ve already done what you can, the best thing now is to trust the natural course.
Just as a plant you’ve watered doesn’t sprout right away but grows when the time is right, events also follow their own flow after your efforts.
Don’t worry too much—focus on what you can do now.
That alone will lighten your heart and help you move through each day with peace of mind.
Today is always preparation for tomorrow. What you do today will surely come back to you tomorrow.Yutaka Mizutani
It’s hard to keep making continuous effort, and there are moments when you feel tempted to put it off until the next opportunity.
These are words from Yutaka Mizutani to remember when you feel like giving up: he talks about how your efforts connect to the future.
He calls on us to remember that what we do today will surely lead to tomorrow, and that this is how the road to the future continues.
It gives the impression that he lightens the call to do our best today for the sake of tomorrow by expressing it with the easily understood word “preparation.”