Short but moving words to remember when your heart is tired
In life, we all face worries—whether it’s the environment at school or work, relationships with friends, or drifting apart from a partner.
It’s nice when problems can be solved quickly, but there are times when nothing seems to work and you just want something to help sort out your thoughts.
So this time, I’ve gathered short yet moving quotes.
Each one offers concise words that can save your heart when you’ve lost your way in life.
I hope you find a quote that resonates with you.
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Short but moving words (31–40) to remember when your heart is tired
Since we are being kept alive, let’s simply feel grateful. We are kept alive because our lives are worth living.Jakuchō Setouchi
Jakuchō Setouchi, who also served as the chief priest of Tendai-ji Temple and as president of Tsuruga Women’s Junior College, is also known as a novelist who received awards such as the Women’s Literature Prize and the Tanizaki Jun’ichirō Prize.
Here is one of her famous sayings to remember when you hit a major wall in life or find yourself in doubt: We can never live all by ourselves.
We are kept alive by the support of those around us.
And the reason we are kept alive is that we ourselves are recognized as people of worth.
Simply being alive is happiness, and something we should fundamentally be grateful for.
Why not tuck these words quietly into your heart and keep them as a charm?
Don’t push yourself—take a rest. Recovering your energy is part of the job, too.Hiromu Arakawa
Hiromu Arakawa is a manga artist who has released numerous popular works such as Fullmetal Alchemist and Daemons of the Shadow Realm.
In Silver Spoon, the series she serialized from 2011 to 2019, the heroine Aki Mikage’s mother says the following.
Working hard is important, and it’s necessary.
However, if you push yourself too far and your performance suffers—or in the worst case, you collapse—then it’s all for nothing.
She teaches us that in order to work hard, it’s also important to take proper breaks at times and recharge.
There’s no need to look back. There are countless paths ahead of you.Lu Xun
It’s a message about not dwelling on the past and looking toward the future.
It means you don’t need to be dragged down by failures or regrets; new chances and possibilities are always opening up before you.
For example, even if you fail a test, don’t think “it’s too late”—turn your focus to studying and the next challenge.
Even if things don’t go well at work, believing there are still many paths ahead allows you to act positively.
These words teach us the courage to stop fretting over the past, hold on to hope, and take a step forward.
Beyond the clouds, the sky is always blue.Louisa May Alcott
These are the words of Louisa May Alcott, an American novelist, speaking to the idea that if we endure even in painful times, brighter days are sure to come.
Even when the sky is covered with clouds, there is blue sky beyond them—this conveys the fact that with time, hardship will pass.
If we think of the bright essence as merely hidden by clouds, it may help us remember that brightness.
The message is hopeful: suffering doesn’t last, and there is surely something bright ahead.
It is not noble to be superior to others.Ernest Hemingway
These are the words of Ernest Hemingway, a Nobel Prize-winning author who had a profound impact on literary history.
His words show that value lies not in comparing ourselves to others, but in our own growth.
When you keep studying, you may find yourself worrying about others’ grades and progress, and feel anxious.
But what truly matters is whether you’ve taken one step forward from who you were yesterday.
Small, steady efforts build confidence and sustain your attitude toward learning.
It’s a famous quote that quietly teaches the meaning of striving on your own terms.
Short but moving words to remember when your heart is tired (41–50)
Fundamental talent is believing that you can do something.John Lennon
John Lennon, known as a member of the world-renowned rock band the Beatles, was born in the UK and began composing music around the age of 17.
In 1956, he formed a band called the Quarrymen.
The band later changed its name to the Beatles in 1960 and, needless to say, went on to produce a string of globally celebrated masterpieces.
John Lennon’s words have the power to help mend a faltering heart.
They carry a simple yet profoundly deep message: believe in yourself.
By carefully nurturing small encounters, they can become significant ones in your life.Sen no Rikyū
Sen no Rikyū was a great figure of the Sengoku period who perfected the wabi-cha style in the tea ceremony.
Born into a merchant family in Osaka, he began studying the way of tea around the age of 17.
His reputation gradually spread, and from 1569 he served Oda Nobunaga as tea master, and after the Honnō-ji Incident in 1582, he served Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
With innovative ideas he created a variety of tea utensils and tearooms, and he exerted significant cultural influence on many feudal lords, making him in name and in fact a true “master of tea.” The aphorism introduced here strongly reflects Rikyū’s spirit of valuing human connections.
When you feel overwhelmed lately, it may help you reset your mind.