Cheers to hardworking kids! A collection of recommended quotes to gift to children

So what if you failed? Learn from the failure and just try again.Walt Disney

Walt Disney is often thought to have built Disneyland with effortless ease.

In reality, he was once fired from a job for supposedly “lacking imagination.” After that, he even went on to bankrupt three companies he started himself.

Just hearing this makes you think, “That Disney?!” and gives you courage, doesn’t it? Precisely because these are his words, they carry such weight.

If you’re afraid of failure, you can’t do anything—his wonderful words give a gentle push to a hesitant back.

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

These words by former tennis player Shuzo Matsuoka are the kind that give a push to people who are earnestly working toward their dreams and goals.

When you strive to achieve something, you almost always run into difficulties along the way.

But Matsuoka says that’s precisely because you’re taking it seriously.

In other words, issues that you could overlook if you were only half-hearted become things you can’t ignore—and must overcome—because you’re fully committed.

When children face challenges, I’d like to give them these words: “That’s happening because you’re giving it your all.”

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Effort can lie, but it’s never wasted.Yuzuru Hanyu

With back-to-back Olympic titles and two World Championship victories, Yuzuru Hanyu has amassed so many accolades that there isn’t enough space here to list them all.

Even after turning professional, his popularity hasn’t waned—every venue echoes with excited cheers.

Of course, behind that dazzling presence on the ice lies an unimaginable amount of effort.

Even if things don’t go well at a new school or company, that hard work will surely bear fruit somewhere.

These are words to remember at some point in a long life.

Please consider sharing them with your child.

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.

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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?

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The fence isn’t built by others; it’s built by yourself.NEW!Aristotle

These words point you toward the idea that the feeling of others keeping their distance might actually be something you’re creating yourself.

When you sense hostility or a wall from someone, it’s important to face your own heart; by shifting your perspective, that wall may dissolve.

It conveys an encouraging message that precisely when you’re troubled by walls, you should broaden your thinking flexibly and find solutions.

It also seems like guidance that can prompt self-reflection, facing your inner self, and serve as a catalyst for growth.

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Even if you’re trampled on or beaten down, as long as you keep making an effort, it will surely bear fruit someday.NEW!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.

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