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.
If you know them, they might light your way in life: A collection of memorable quotes (81–90)
Practice as if it’s the real thing; perform as if it’s just practice.Miyamoto Musashi
Takehiko Inoue’s manga Vagabond is a grand tale that portrays Musashi Miyamoto and Kojiro Sasaki from a different angle than before.
Even if you’ve practiced in advance for a big club tournament or an important presentation, it’s natural to feel nervous on the big stage.
For those who are especially prone to nerves, how about keeping these words in mind at all times? I’m sure they’ll help you when it matters most.
This famous quote also seems to preach the importance of what’s commonly called a “calm mind.” While the phrase “calm mind” may sound simple, reaching that state likely requires considerable training.
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
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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: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it."
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
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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.
If you don’t give up on yourself, there’s no such thing as “losing” in life.Shigeta Saitō
232 If you don't give up on yourself, you won't be defeated in life.
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Shigeta Saito, a psychiatrist who was also active as an essayist and public speaker and was affectionately known as “Mota-san.” His famous quote, “As long as you don’t give up on yourself, there is no such thing as ‘losing’ in life,” is a message that can change the way we see life.
In living, there are times when we find ourselves in competitive situations—some people win, and some lose.
However, when we view life from a long-term perspective, any given win or loss is just one among countless contests, and we realize that it doesn’t mean our life is inferior.
It’s a positive saying that teaches the importance of not being fixated on short-term results and of never giving up, no matter what happens.
What will have changed in ten years, you ask? What matters more are the things that won’t change even after ten years.Jeff Bezos
As a key figure in the IT industry, he was often asked, “What do you think will change in ten years?” He would reply, “I’m more interested in the things that won’t change even after ten years.” For example, in Amazon’s business, customer demands for price, speed, and selection will surely remain the same ten years from now.
To thoroughly pursue those fundamentals and universals, it’s important to leverage innovation and fresh sensibilities.
There’s a consistent logic in the stance of discerning what lies at the core of people, companies, and society.
Trust in others, but trust yourself a hundred times more.Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka: "Trust others, but trust yourself a hundred times more." #SelfReliance #Growth #Success
From the quote, “Trust people, but trust yourself a hundred times more,” we can quite literally learn the importance of believing.
It’s understandable to feel suspicious of others, but there will likely be many moments in life when nothing begins or moves forward unless you choose to trust.
And more than that, unless you trust yourself, you can’t face forward and move ahead.
This message teaches a mindset essential for progress—one that’s closely tied to seeing things in a positive light.
