Quotes that save your heart in times of pain or hardship

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

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.

Quotes that save your heart in tough and painful times (51–60)

There is never only one path in human life. There are hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands of paths.Ryoma Sakamoto

Sakamoto Ryoma, who was active at the end of the Edo period, is remembered not only for brokering the Satsuma-Choshu Alliance, but also for his entrepreneurial side.

Here is a famous quote left by this figure who had a profound impact on late-Edo Japan—one that conveys the importance of maintaining a flexible mindset.

It reminds us that rather than fixating on a single approach, it’s vital to pause and analyze when we hit a dead end and to switch to a different path when needed.

Because these are the words of someone who challenged many things to change the world, they also carry a sense of anticipation about trying out various paths.

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You can’t live your life to please someone else. It’s all up to you.The White Queen (Alice in Wonderland)

The White Queen from Disney’s Alice in Wonderland is portrayed as a benevolent ruler who makes everything seem happy.

This quote, which lets us glimpse the heart of a queen who brings happiness to those around her, prompts us to think about each of our own lives.

For people who tend to act for others or try to meet others’ expectations, it offers a chance to pause and tells us we should reflect on our own lives.

Your life is your own; acting for others doesn’t always lead to good outcomes—this is what these words teach us.

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There is no such thing as failure in this world. As long as you’re trying, there is no failure. The moment you give up is when you fail.Kazuo Inamori

Kazuo Inamori, the founder of Kyocera and a business leader known for advocating “Amoeba Management.” Here, we introduce one of his famous sayings.

When you push forward toward your dreams and goals, you’ll run into many walls.

Some you’ll overcome, and at other times you may taste defeat, unable to do anything.

However, a single failure does not mean the end of everything.

As long as you keep trying to move forward, it isn’t failure—it’s a challenge.

When times are tough, let these words give you strength and keep going.

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98% of our worries are needless.Masahiro Fujimura

Masahiro Fujimura, the founder of experience marketing, has published many business books, including “Don’t Discount—Sell ‘Value’!” Here is one of his famous quotes.

When you’re starting something new, worries never seem to end, do they? Some people may even have so many concerns that they give up before taking action.

If you find yourself overthinking and unable to move forward, remember these words.

They’ll surely give you the courage to take the next step.

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In conclusion

How was it? This time, we introduced quotes that support the heart in tough and painful times.

From sayings that convey a powerful will to gentle messages that quietly stay by your side, you can choose what fits your situation—so be sure to check out the words that will stay with you!