Cheers to hardworking kids! A collection of recommended quotes to gift to children
Have you ever felt the desire to offer words that leave a lasting impression as you watch a child grow? The famous quotes left by great figures are filled with messages that gently encourage children as they embark on their lives: the importance of having dreams, the courage to take on challenges, and the power to believe in themselves.
Short yet weighty words can reach the hearts of even elementary school students with ease.
We have gathered quotes we hope you’ll share at milestones such as graduations, school entries, or times when spirits are low.
Please use them as inspiration for a gift to your child.
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Cheers for hardworking kids! A collection of recommended quotes to give to children (11–20)
Where there is a will, there is a way.Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln served two terms as President of the United States and was called the “Father of Emancipation” during the Civil War.
This time, we’ll introduce some of his famous quotes.
Though he sometimes took forceful measures, his political skill led to numerous achievements.
To attain uncommon success or to drive things forward, a strong will is essential.
Conversely, with that alone, one can likely overcome any hardship.
When you want to give your child a gentle push forward, consider sharing these words with them.
Effort is always rewarded. If there is effort that isn’t rewarded, then it can’t yet be called effort.Sadaharu Oh
When she ranked 4th in the 7th AKB48 General Election, Minami Takahashi quoted this phrase in her speech.
Since then, it has become so closely associated with her that people say, “This phrase is what Minami Takahashi is all about.” However, the words originally come from Sadaharu Oh, known as the world’s home run king.
Oh is famous for being a man of tireless effort.
There’s even an anecdote that on rainy days when he couldn’t practice outside, he would swing his bat in his room, continuing until the tatami mats were worn out.
Effort is something that will always be necessary, no matter what the future holds.
For a child setting off into a new world, this is surely one of the most fitting messages.
Believe in others. But believe in yourself a hundred times more.Osamu Tezuka
This is one of the mottos of Osamu Tezuka, the “God of Manga.” Tezuka, who created numerous masterpieces such as Astro Boy and Black Jack, truly embodied these words, continuing to produce works even at the expense of sleep.
Trusting others is important, but there are times when you may be betrayed.
When that happens, if you believe in yourself, even if no one else is around, you will still have yourself as your ally, yourself as your support.
That is the message contained here.
How about sharing this conviction as someone sets out on a new path?
God doesn’t want us to succeed; He only wants us to try.Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa, the most famous nun in the world—also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta—continues to be revered across the globe even after her passing.
It is said that her name was inspired by Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Thérèse of Lisieux.
Her words, “Success is not the only goal,” seem to gently admonish those of us who get impatient, thinking we must always deliver results.
This spirit also echoes Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s words about the Olympics: “The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle; the essential thing is not to have won but to have fought well.” Success is one outcome—holding that mindset is an important part of life.
If you try, you can succeed; if you do not, nothing will be accomplished. What fails to be achieved is simply what people fail to attempt.Uesugi Yōzan
These are the words of Uesugi Yozan, the lord of the Yonezawa Domain during the Edo period.
When he became lord at the age of fifteen, the domain was on the brink of financial collapse.
Uesugi Yozan carried out institutional reforms focused on frugality—what we would now call cutting personnel costs, restructuring, and implementing measures against famine—thereby reviving the domain.
“If you make the effort, things can be accomplished; it’s only because you don’t try that you can’t.” He taught these words to his retainers, and their persuasive power still resonates today.
They make an excellent maxim to inspire your children.
Even if you’re trampled on or beaten down, as long as you keep making an effort, it will surely bear fruit someday.Kōzō Masuda
These words tell us that no matter how much difficulty we face, the most important thing is not to falter there; if we keep going, results will be waiting ahead.
They also acknowledge how hard it is to keep making an effort, and convey that only those with an unyielding will can achieve results.
The obstacles—like efforts not producing outcomes as hoped, or criticism from others—are described clearly, which gives the impression that they also point the way forward.
Since the message emphasizes results that come after steady, persistent effort, it also feels like a reminder not to rush the outcome.
Only the weak are unable to forgive; forgiveness is a sign of strength.Gandhi
Gandhi, who achieved India’s independence through nonviolence and civil disobedience.
This famous quote of his teaches us what true strength in a person really is.
Forgiving someone is not easy.
Especially when the other person is at fault, we tend to attack or hurl insults out of hatred.
Yet even in such situations, there are people who can put themselves in the other person’s shoes and choose to forgive.
They surely possess a broad and gentle heart, as well as the strength to believe in others.
Let’s strive to always keep a compassionate heart.
You are in the middle of a shining life.Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi
These are the words Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi offered to students who spent the pandemic and are now graduating.
Some of them must feel they had more they wanted to do, that they wanted to spend more time with everyone.
But with Nagabuchi’s words, perhaps the days they’ve lived until now came to feel like a special time.
There’s no meaning in comparing your life to someone else’s.
Whatever it may be, that time is something special that only you can live.
In your life, you are the one who shines the brightest.
It’s not over when you lose. It’s over when you quit.Richard Nixon
These words speak to the importance of continuing to move forward even when many people stop after defeat or failure.
Losing is not the end of life; if you refuse to give up and keep going, there’s still a chance to grasp the results you seek.
It tells us that the moment you falter and stop challenging yourself is the true defeat, and it embodies an indomitable spirit that persists until the results come.
It prompts us to consider the importance of resetting our mindset and the value of perseverance.
Only one thing is necessary: believe you can do it.Anthony Robbins
Anthony Robbins, known as a global self-improvement leader, has encouraged people to change their behavior through numerous books and lectures.
These words support the confidence that can waver when diving into a new environment.
It’s the idea that more than differences in ability or experience, the belief that you can do it generates action, and that action leads to results.
In April’s season of new beginnings, there are many moments when anxiety comes first, but simply shifting your mindset can change the view.
This quote reminds us that the power to believe in ourselves paves the way to the future.
