If you know them, they might become beacons that light your life’s path: a collection of memorable quotes.
In life, worries never seem to end—whether it’s the busyness of each day or anxieties about the future.
At times like these, having something to serve as a guiding star might help you move forward along the path you believe in without hesitation.
With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of memorable quotes.
From sayings that remind you of what truly matters to words that meet you where you are, you’re sure to find something that resonates with your current state of mind.
I hope you’ll recall them whenever you stumble and feel unable to take another step.
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If you endure, you will surely become a strong person.Senichi Hoshino
These are the words of Senichi Hoshino, who excelled as a player for the Chunichi Dragons during his career and later made his mark as a manager for the Chunichi Dragons, the Hanshin Tigers, and the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
During the Great East Japan Earthquake, he was the manager of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, the team from the disaster-stricken region, and his words are remembered for inspiring many people.
He conveys that no matter what difficulties you face, you should give your all in the present and confront them head-on—that strength lies along the path you advance by doing so.
Because these are the words of Hoshino, who rebuilt teams whose results had faltered, they carry real persuasive power; they are words that lift your spirits and make you want to keep pushing forward.
Prepare pessimistically, act optimistically.Kazuo Inamori
Let me introduce a famous quote left by Kazuo Inamori: “Prepare pessimistically, act optimistically.” Kazuo Inamori was a Japanese entrepreneur and engineer.
He founded Kyocera and Daini Denden, which is now KDDI, and served as chairman of the Inamori Foundation, a public-interest incorporated foundation.
He was also honorary chairman of Japan Airlines.
In the planning stage, with a strong will that says, “No matter what, we must accomplish this,” one should reexamine the plan with a pessimistic eye; then, in the execution stage, with the confidence that “We can definitely do it,” one should carry it out optimistically—brightly and with dignity.
Doesn’t this conviction also apply to disaster preparedness?
You are the one who creates the story. Shape your life all the way to the ending just the way you like.Joseph Murphy
Joseph Murphy was an Irish religious figure who mainly served as a pastor in the Church of Divine Science and is also known for advocating the “law of the subconscious mind.” His famous quote, “You are the one who creates the story—craft the ending of your life exactly as you wish,” is especially a message we’d like to offer to those who worry too much about how others see them.
The idea that everyone is the protagonist of their own life and has the right to decide freely may lighten many hearts.
It’s a quote that loosens a mind that has become paralyzed by overthinking.
When one door is closed, many more are open.Bob Marley
Known as one of the pioneers of reggae, singer-songwriter Bob Marley helped bring Jamaican music to worldwide recognition.
His famous quote, “When one door is closed, many more are open,” teaches the importance of staying calm and looking around especially when we feel cornered.
When the path we want to take is blocked, people tend to cling to forcing their way down that same path.
However, this message reminds us that if we make a conscious effort to see things from a different perspective, we can discover unexpected new possibilities.
In this world, there is a unique path that no one but you can walk.Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche, a classical philologist known as a leading thinker of existentialism, once said: “In the world there is only one path that no one but you can walk.” This famous quote is followed by: “Do not ask where that path will lead; just press forward.” Many people rejoice and despair by comparing themselves to masters, but if it is a path that only you can walk, perhaps there is no better or worse.
It is a message that teaches the importance of living true to yourself and helps you strive properly, day by day.
The world is full of hardships, but it is also overflowing with ways to overcome them.Helen Keller
Helen Keller was a writer who worked tirelessly for women’s suffrage, workers’ rights, and world peace, and traveled the globe advocating for people with visual impairments.
Her famous quote, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it,” carries special weight coming from someone who lost her sight and hearing at 19 months old.
In life, we all face moments when we feel down or on the verge of breaking.
Yet this uplifting quote reminds us that there are countless things in life that outweigh those hardships.
Only one thing is necessary: believe you can do it.Anthony Robbins
As an entrepreneur and coach with a background in NLP coaching, Anthony Robbins gives seminars around the world.
His famous quote, “There’s only one thing you need: to believe you can,” teaches the importance of self-confidence.
No matter how big your dreams or goals are—even if everyone else says no one but you can achieve them—if you believe in yourself, you can attain great results.
Conversely, if you think you can’t do something, no matter how simple it is, the chances of failure increase.
This quote teaches us that the outcome of things can change dramatically depending on our mindset.