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.
It wasn’t by chance that we made it back alive. This is our mission.Sandwich Man
These are words from Sandwichman, a comedy duo from Sendai, that express a determination to keep moving forward.
The key point is that at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake, they happened to be in Kesennuma, Miyagi—one of the disaster areas—while filming a TV show.
They convey what it means that they survived: being alive in that place was both fate and a mission, and they believe they are called to walk forward and pass on the story to the future.
You can feel their love for their hometown and their resolve to carry it on their shoulders as they move ahead.
Anyone who has never experienced failure has never tried anything new.Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein, who distinguished himself as a theoretical physicist, proposed a variety of theories that had a profound impact on later generations of physics.
These are the words of that great figure—often called the greatest physicist of the 20th century—speaking to the importance of maintaining a challenging spirit.
He tells us not to lament and stop when faced with setbacks, but to take pride in them as proof of our attempts and continue to take on challenges.
A person with no setbacks is simply someone who has never tried; his words convey a strongly positive attitude that urges us to first take pride in the fact that we dared to challenge ourselves.
If you want to get out of your struggles, learn to relax and not be so tense.Shigeta Saitō
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Shigeo Saito, who was active as a psychiatrist and essayist and affectionately known as “Mota,” drew great attention for his words.
Among the many sayings he left behind, this is a famous quote that focuses on how to break free from hardship.
When we are in the midst of struggle, we tend to tense up unnecessarily, and he tells us that releasing that tension in our shoulders is the first step to getting out of hardship.
It conveys the message that relaxation is especially important when times are tough, encouraging us to stay calm and move forward.
I’m not interested in where you stumbled. I’m concerned with how you rise from it.Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation and achieved the reunification of the United States in the Civil War, is known as a great figure who served two terms as President of the United States.
Here is one of his famous quotes.
As you strive toward your dreams and goals, there will be times when you stumble and feel unable to move forward.
In such moments, your attention tends to focus only on failure, but that is precisely when you should recall these words.
You’ll find yourself thinking about how to stand up and move forward again—and feeling a renewed sense of positivity.
If you have a shadow, it’s proof that the light is shining on you.Lady Gaga
"If you have a shadow, it’s proof the light is shining on you" — Lady Gaga’s powerful message #SelfExpression #Positive #LadyGaga
Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga continues to captivate fans around the world not only with her innovative musical sensibilities but also with her distinctive fashion and performances.
Her famous quote, “If you have a shadow, it means there’s a light shining on you,” evokes the challenges and successes she herself has experienced.
The stronger the light that shines on you, the darker and deeper the shadow becomes.
Rather than focusing on the shadow, this quote reminds us to recognize that we are moving toward success.
As long as a person is alive, there is a need for their existence.Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American thinker and poet, valued the dignity of the individual and a way of living that follows one’s inner voice.
His words resonate most when we can no longer find meaning in life or when we question our very existence.
Everyone has moments of feeling discouraged by comparisons with others or feeling worthless.
It is precisely at such times that his words gently illuminate hearts lost in doubt and loneliness, reminding us that the very fact of being alive has meaning and that we are needed.
There are movies that don’t end with a happy ending, right? How many can you name? I dislike stories that don’t end happily—I simply won’t read, watch, or listen to them.
Depending on how you take it, I think Kazlaser’s words here can sound quite cruel, because there are people who, no matter what, can’t feel happy.
But try prefacing it with “Even so,” and then read the line: “Humans are bound to end up happy anyway.” Doesn’t it even bring Kaz’s smile to mind? It’s something I want you to remember when you feel like you’re about to lose heart.
Just because you’ve been beaten down doesn’t mean you have to get discouraged. Even after all that beating and whipping, eggs still make a cake rise.Mary Johnston
Here are the words of American author Mary Johnston.
It’s a wonderful quote with the charming touch of comparing life to a cake.
Because she was in poor health, she couldn’t attend school, and it’s said that her bed was her world.
After becoming a writer, she produced several hits; Audrey became the fifth best-selling book in the United States in 1902.
This quote reflects her unyielding spirit.
It’s something to remember when you suddenly find yourself wondering “Why is that?” in everyday life.
Even when you feel down or discouraged, you’ll be okay if you hold your head high and keep moving forward—these words give you a gentle push.
