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-read for those who just can’t stay positive! Uplifting quotes to cheer up a discouraged heart (61–70)
There’s no reason to think it’s impossible. If you don’t keep pursuing it, the possibility will disappear.Takafumi Horie
As we move toward our goals, the question of whether they’re achievable often crosses our minds, and sometimes that leads to giving up.
These words from Takafumi Horie reject that defeatist stance of saying it’s impossible and urge us to keep moving forward.
He powerfully conveys that as long as you keep pursuing something, the possibility never disappears, and even a sliver of a chance remains.
It also reminds us that continuing to take steps is crucial for discovering ways to increase those chances.
Whether fast or slow, as long as you keep running, there’s a place you can reach.Koshi Inaba (B’z)
As we work toward our goals, it’s natural to notice differences in pace with those around us, and some may feel discouraged when their progress seems slow.
A message from Koshi Inaba, the vocalist of B’z, acknowledges these differences in speed while emphasizing the importance of continuing to move forward.
He conveys that what matters most is steadily building up effort and experience at your own pace, and that as long as you don’t give up, you’ll reach some kind of result.
By not comparing yourself to others, you may also learn to truly recognize and appreciate yourself.
After all, it’s Bakabon’s dad.Fujio Akatsuka
While fielding various questions from comedians, he was asked which of the characters he has created he likes the most, and he named that famously beloved one.
He also revealed a little-known story: that “Bakabon” was taken from the English word “vagabond.” And Papa’s usual, unconditionally affirmative phrase, “This is fine as it is,” gives us energy and courage, doesn’t it?
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.Thomas Alva Edison
This is a famous quote left by the inventor Thomas Edison.
It may look like a stubborn refusal to admit failure, but it’s actually a statement that conveys his positive attitude—moving forward by trying again without using methods that don’t work.
To have been born into this world—that in itself is the greatest opportunity, isn’t it?Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna, an F1 racer from Brazil.
He was a driver who became world champion three times, but he died in an accident during a race in 1994.
It’s a very positive phrase, similar to “Just being alive is a windfall.” It feels like it gives us the strength to see any difficult situation as an opportunity.
No matter how ridiculous the idea, the world won’t change unless you take action.Michael Moore
An American journalist and documentary filmmaker has continued to release works to the world through guerrilla-style, on-the-spot reporting.
Their fearless stance, unshaken even before national leaders, inspires courage in viewers.
Without worrying about others’ judgments, they try whatever comes to mind.
Perhaps it’s fine to think things through afterward.
While there is life, there is hope.Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes, the writer, was born in Spain and spent a poor childhood.
On the battlefield of the Battle of Lepanto, he lost the use of one arm, and later he was attacked by pirates and taken captive.
When he finally returned to his homeland, he was imprisoned.
Despite all these hardships, he produced the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha.
Knowing his life, this quote carries tremendous weight.
As long as we live, there is hope; he must have believed that too, and overcame countless hardships.
The stomach’s grumblings are a mighty thing.Kokontei Shinsho
When something unreasonable or irrational happens, it’s our gut that suddenly makes a fuss.
Perhaps the celebrated rakugo masters of the Showa era were faithful to what their gut told them.
Even so, they didn’t lash out in anger; they answered with wit.
When you lose sight of yourself, try asking your gut—by doing so, you’ll arrive at your true feelings on your own, and you’ll surely feel better.
The wisest thing is to know what you don’t know.Kiyokazu Washida
Kiyokazu Washida is a philosopher from Kyoto who has served as president of Osaka University and president of Kyoto City University of Arts.
His hallmark is clear, approachable language that feels as if it speaks directly to you—his work even appears in high school modern Japanese textbooks.
Even when we’re surrounded by things we don’t understand, taking a bird’s-eye view of matters is the first step toward understanding.
You can just be yourself.Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun whose work is known for being spread around the world by generations of younger sisters.
Her famous quote, “Be yourself,” is a message that makes us feel seen and accepted.
Many people tend to compare themselves with others and focus only on where they fall short.
However, if we can value being true to ourselves, we may be able to bounce back even when we feel down.
It’s a quote that gently encourages and heals a wounded heart.
