Words to say to someone who’s giving their all. What are phrases that seem to truly support their effort?
When someone close to you is working hard toward something, what words do you say to them?
Simple phrases like “Do your best” or “Don’t overdo it” exist, but if possible, you’d probably want to use words that can support and affirm their efforts.
So this time, we’ll introduce phrases you can say to someone who’s giving their all.
We’ve compiled them from various angles—such as their attitude toward their goals and how to handle others’ opinions—so be sure to check them out!
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Words to say to someone who’s doing their best. What are phrases that seem to support their efforts? (31–40)
Other people’s rulers and your own ruler each have different measurements, don’t they?Mitsuo Aida
This is a famous quote about values by Mitsuo Aida, a poet born in the Taisho era.
We want to avoid worrying about others’ opinions so much that we can’t be ourselves, or feeling angry and thinking, “Why won’t they even do this for me?” When you recall these words at such times, you realize that each person’s values are different, and that you shouldn’t be overly discouraged by others’ evaluations, nor should you judge others solely by your own values.
I believe that the true turning point for growth is whether you can keep moving forward step by step—without anxiety, without fear, and without hesitation—especially when you’re not seeing results.Yoshiharu Habu
These are words from the shogi player Yoshiharu Habu.
It’s frustrating when you’re working hard but not seeing results, isn’t it? You start to feel like you’re in the dark and lose sight of what to do.
But it’s precisely at times like these that you should keep steadily building your efforts, one step at a time.
Rushing ahead blindly out of impatience won’t lead to good outcomes.
Stay calm and keep moving forward, even little by little, along the path you believe in.
That very experience and strength will help you grow yet another step.
No one ever regrets having done their best.George Halas
These are the words of George Halas, who led teams in American football for many years and built countless victories.
They reflect the belief that, no matter the outcome, experiences pursued with full effort do not turn into regret.
In studying as well, the time you can say you truly gave your all remains as confidence.
It’s precisely when you cut corners that regret arises later.
Facing things with full commitment is more valuable than the result itself.
The fact that you worked hard supports you and becomes strength for your next challenge.
It’s a positive quote that encourages the courage to take action.
The mental strength to endure—to dig in with “One more step!” the very moment you think “I can’t go on”—cultivates an unbeatable power to overcome anything.Taihō Kōki
In the world of competition, you either win or lose.
In sumo, that contest can be over in an instant.
In such moments, there are times when you feel it’s all over.
But through this famous quote, Taiho teaches us that what matters is what comes next.
If you can take just one more step when you think you can’t, if you can endure, the moment that leads to victory may arrive.
A strong heart that never gives up, no matter the circumstances, is the key to drawing victory closer.
It’s a quote to remember especially when you’re in a do-or-die, on-the-edge situation.
Fall down seven times, get up eight.
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Many of you have probably heard the four-character idiom “shichiten hakki” (七転八起).
It’s said to mean “no matter how many times you fail, you don’t give up—you get back up and see it through.” It’s read as “shichiten hakki,” though some people read it as “nanakorobi yaoki.” When you’re working toward a goal, you may fail or run into obstacles.
Even then, you reset your mindset and keep striving toward your goal.
Isn’t this idiom just right for someone like you?
Walls only appear to those who are capable. They come only to people who have the potential to overcome them. That’s why, when I face a wall, I see it as a chance.Ichiro
Ichiro, who excelled as a baseball player not only in Japan but around the world, is an indispensable figure when talking about the history of the sport.
Precisely because he is someone who has turned relentless effort into tangible results, he offers a view of what a “wall” really is.
He tells us that walls become visible only after we’ve accumulated effort, that we should already possess the strength to overcome them, and that getting past them leads to the next step up.
These words reframe walls—often seen as daunting—as something positive, empowering us with the strength to surmount them.
On the mountain of truth, climbing is never in vain.Friedrich Nietzsche
When you hear the word “philosopher,” many of you might think of Friedrich Nietzsche.
The German thinker is known for challenging Christian values and presenting people with a new way of living.
His phrase “God is dead” is famously well known.
He left us many memorable quotes, and today I’d like to share this one! People may differ in how they perceive “truth,” but the effort it takes to climb that mountain is never in vain—that’s what his words teach us.
Please pass this on to someone who’s doing their best!
Even if you’re trampled on and beaten down, as long as you keep making an effort, it will surely bear fruit someday.Kōzō Masuda
Kozo Masuda, the fourth Meijin by merit and one of the stars of the Shogi world in the Showa era.
He created novel ideas for both Ranging Rook and Static Rook openings, and he was committed not only to winning but also to playing captivating shogi.
Here is one of his famous quotes.
It’s a phrase very characteristic of Masuda, who refused to be constrained by established theory and lived by the motto “a lifetime of new ideas.” Through curiosity and effort, he seems to have attained both skill and success.
I think his words will resonate with anyone who is striving toward their dreams and goals.
Keep his words in your heart, believe in yourself, and don’t give up.
There’s no need to look back. There are countless paths ahead of you.Lu Xun
These words tell us that, as we go through life, it’s more important to think about the future than the past; if we become trapped by regret, we lose sight of the path ahead.
They are attributed to Lu Xun, who was active in China as a novelist and thinker, and they also convey his stance as a writer.
While emphasizing the importance of not looking back in order to enrich a good life, the message encourages a positive shift in mindset that broadens our possibilities, offering a cue to think about the future in a hopeful way.
Any genius is born of passion.Isaac D'Israeli
These are the words of Isaac D’Israeli, who distinguished himself as a literary critic and explored the nature of intellect and creativity.
They convey the idea that talent is not something we are born with, but something nurtured by passion.
In study, too, you don’t have to be good from the start.
The desire to stay curious and keep learning deepens understanding and strengthens ability.
Passion enables us to face difficulties, allowing growth to build over time.
Cherishing what you love becomes the driving force that expands your possibilities.
It is a famous saying that reveals the source of effort.