Knowing it will surely save your heart… Short quotes to remember when times are tough
The more things we’re involved with in daily life—school, work, family, love—the more worries we tend to have, right?
Sometimes we may even feel so distressed that it seems like our hearts might break.
So this time, we’re introducing memorable quotes from great and famous people that we’d like you to recall during tough times.
These are all words that can support you or give you a push when you just can’t solve things on your own.
They’re all short, so be sure to jot them down and remember them!
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Knowing this will surely save your heart… Short quotes to remember in tough times (21–30)
Only in the darkness can you see the stars.Martin Luther King Jr.
An American minister known by the name of Dr.
King, he is also famous for his “I have a dream” speech.
Some English textbooks include an excerpt from that speech, so some of you may have seen it.
The true meaning of his words is largely left to the audience, but however you interpret them, they are sure to encourage us.
The deeper the darkness, the more beautiful the stars.
By the way, the film Selma, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, depicts Dr.
King’s life.
Do watch it if you have the chance!
If you want to get out of your struggles, learn to relax and not be so tense.Shigeta Saitō
I’d like to introduce a famous quote by Shigeta Saito, a Japanese psychiatrist and author.
Many of us have felt stress in our daily lives—at work, at school, and so on.
At times like that, please remember these words.
They can be an important key to lightening the burden on your heart.
When you feel stressed, you might be able to relax by pausing for a moment and switching your mindset to, “This is the time to do this.” Let’s not forget to enjoy ourselves and keep moving forward with a positive attitude.
Knowing this will surely save your heart... Short quotes to remember when times are tough (31–40)
If you can learn from failure, that failure is a success.Malcolm Forbes
The “Mr./Ms.
So-and-so from Japan graced the cover of Forbes!” you sometimes see in the news refers to Forbes, the American business magazine—its publisher was Malcolm Forbes.
The lavish mansion owned by the arms dealer in The Living Daylights (007) actually belonged to Forbes—wow.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds something comforting in his words.
Few great or famous people have led completely smooth-sailing lives; most have experienced failure or setbacks somewhere along the way.
Thinking of it that way makes things feel a bit easier, doesn’t it?
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.Confucius
Here is a famous saying by Confucius, the great philosopher of ancient China.
Many people know Confucius for teaching the importance of morality and ethics through lessons about life.
We’ve all had experiences of panicking when we fail.
At such times, what may matter most is not stopping, but moving forward little by little.
Even while carrying worries, steadily making effort at your own pace can sometimes lead to good results.
Without rushing, we should aim to take one step at a time.
No matter how small, every bit of progress will surely contribute to your growth.
Do you realize that your life is far more valuable than gold?Bob Marley
Here is a quote from Bob Marley, the Jamaican reggae musician.
Some of us may have struggled or felt troubled when things didn’t go well in terms of financial success or social status.
However, the people we’ve met, the bonds we share with family and friends, and our own experiences are things that money can never buy.
When we have such experiences, it becomes easier to remember that the value of life is greater than money.
Our lives are built on connections with others and on our emotions, and by keeping their importance in mind, we may be able to take better care of ourselves.
Even if everything is lost, the future still remains.Christian Nestell Bovee
Mr.
Bowie, whose famous quote soared in popularity after it was used in the American hit TV series Criminal Minds.
He was a New York lawyer and also left behind several books.
In a long life, there may be times when you feel, “I can’t do this anymore,” or “I’ve ended up like this—my life is over,” and you hit rock bottom.
Maybe Mr.
Bowie went through hard times too? Even then, it’s important to sometimes adopt an optimistic outlook and think, “We still have a future.” In other words, it’s precisely when things are tough that we should lift our heads and look forward!
Even the hard days lead to days you can smile.Kazuko Watanabe
I would like to introduce a quote by Kazuko Watanabe, a renowned nurse and writer whose words have given courage to many.
In everyday life, it’s almost certain that we encounter hardships and sad events.
Yet this saying tells us that such experiences can sometimes lead to future happiness and laughter.
It’s important to acknowledge the pain we feel now, but by holding on to hope for the future, our hearts may feel a little lighter.
Even if things are tough at the moment, let’s cherish each day, believing that one day those experiences will turn into smiles.