A must-see for those who just can’t stay positive! A collection of inspiring quotes to lift a heavy heart

It starts with imitation, doesn’t it?Ichiro

I tweeted this during a conversation with Takeshi Kitano.

Even someone who has long been called a genius started out by imitating others, which reminds me of how important it is to learn by example.

By studying and emulating the way of life of someone you admire, you eventually arrive at your own original way of living.

Let’s cheer up and start with that first step of imitation.

It’s better to fail while having fun than to succeed while being bored.George Burns

George Burns, an American actor and comedian known for his partnership with his wife Gracie Allen and later for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film The Sunshine Boys, as well as for the Oh, God! series.

His career began at the age of seven; although he took a brief hiatus after Gracie Allen passed away, he resumed his activities and kept going until he was 100.

Rather than being fixated on failure or success, it’s about how much you enjoy the process.

The words of a man who lived a long life remind us—who tend to focus on outcomes—of what truly matters.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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To have been born into this world—that in itself is the greatest opportunity, isn’t it?Ayrton Senna

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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.