Everyone, regardless of generation—whether it’s relationships, work, or for students, entrance exams and club activities—has some kind of worry.
When you can’t feel positive or you feel like throwing everything away, what can you do to bounce back? This time, we’ve compiled a list of quotes that will stay by your side during tough times.
From words that accept who you are right now to those that help shift your mindset forward, we’re sharing a wide range.
We hope you’ll find a quote that rescues your heart.
Do not compare yourself to anyone else in this world.Bill Gates
Bill Gates, known as one of the founders of Microsoft, is an American entrepreneur.
This quote is his, and it continues, “Doing so is an insult to yourself.” There’s no point in elevating yourself by comparison or belittling yourself.
Surely what’s necessary for success is your own growth.
Rather than feeling down by comparing yourself to others, acknowledge the effort you’re making and the ways you’ve grown, and turn that into motivation.
Here is a famous quote by the Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes, also known for Don Quixote.
This saying carries a very profound message.
Many of us have experienced moments when, in the face of hardship, it feels like the pain will last forever.
But no matter how difficult the situation, if you don’t give up and take a step toward tomorrow, the very next moment might bring unexpected good fortune.
Life is unpredictable.
As long as we are alive, there may always be some kind of chance or possibility.
When you feel like you’ve reached your limit, try to remember these words.
If you keep looking down, you won’t be able to find a rainbow.NEW!Sir Charles Spencer “Charlie” Chaplin
When we’re feeling down, we tend to look down…
This is a famous quote by Chaplin that I’d like you to remember at such times.
Rainbows are said to be a sign of good luck, and seeing one makes you feel fortunate, doesn’t it? In this quote, he encourages us to keep looking forward while reminding us not to miss the rainbow.
Rather than a blunt “Do your best,” it resonates precisely because it uses a gentle, indirect expression—“missing the rainbow.” It’s a quote that feels like someone quietly sitting beside you in support.
Happiness is always decided by your own heart.Mitsuo Aida
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These are the words of Mitsuo Aida, who was active as a poet and calligrapher, that resonate especially when you find yourself wondering whether you are truly happy.
He speaks to us, saying that whether we feel any event as happiness or unhappiness depends on our own hearts, not on someone else’s judgment.
It also feels like a call to see things positively—if we keep thinking on the bright side, even ordinary days can turn into something fulfilling.
It’s a quote we want to remember on anxious days, one that helps turn our feelings forward.
Unless one has eaten bread with tears, one cannot know the taste of life.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Goethe: “Only those who have eaten their bread with tears know the taste of life.” #shorts #Goethe #Quotes
These are words that appear in Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who was active as a poet in Germany.
They speak to the idea that life is not composed only of joyous times, but also includes deep sorrow and loneliness, and that it is precisely these experiences that lead to the richness of life.
It expresses that life’s depth is revealed through negatives such as sadness, suffering, and solitude—that they are not merely bad.
It also suggests that rather than stopping and seeing suffering as something purely negative, it is important to move forward from it.
Face great sorrows with courage, and face small sorrows with patience. After you finish the day’s work through hard effort, sleep in peace. The rest is in God’s hands.Victor Hugo
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These are the words of Victor Hugo, who was active as a poet in France, offering advice on how to strive day by day.
From the idea that when suffering is great you need courage, and when it is small you need patience, you can sense a message encouraging us to overcome difficulties with the strength that suits the situation.
It also gives the impression of portraying the importance of rest after making an effort, and conveys a powerful call to move forward with faith.
The words express a gentle reminder not to take on too much, that it’s important to stay composed and proceed calmly.
To have been born into this world—that in itself is the greatest opportunity, isn’t it?Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna, who excelled as a racing driver, achieved numerous accomplishments, including winning the Formula 1 World Championship.
This is a famous quote from the man often called “the greatest F1 driver in history,” expressing his view of what a chance truly is.
The very fact that we are alive in this world is, first and foremost, a great opportunity; as long as we are alive, we have the potential to accomplish anything.
It conveys an encouraging, forward-looking mindset.
These words remind us that everyone holds untapped potential and can take on any challenge.
