Wonderful quotes and sayings

Short quotes that reach your heart in an instant. Words to encourage you right now.

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

There are many historical figures, celebrities, and even manga characters who have left behind words that resonate—what we call “famous quotes.” Some of you may have felt encouraged, motivated, or empowered by these words.

In this article, we’ll introduce short, punchy quotes that go straight to the heart from among the many out there.

Sometimes it’s precisely because the words are brief that they strike deep and reach you directly.

If you’re looking for words that can give you strength right now, be sure to check out this article!

Short quotes that reach your heart in an instant: words to encourage you right now (1–10)

Stay hungry. Stay foolish.Steve Jobs

As one of Apple’s co-founders who introduced numerous innovative products to the world, Steve Jobs is known for this famous quote.

He used it in his commencement address at Stanford University, and it originally appeared in a book called the Whole Earth Catalog.

The phrase is translated as “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” What it conveys is a message like: “Don’t fear change, keep pursuing your passion, and believe in yourself no matter what others say.” It’s a saying that seems to capture his way of life and the trajectory of his career, and one that can have a positive impact when you’re faced with choices or considering the path you’ll take.

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way.NEW!Yoshihide Suga

This is the motto of Yoshihide Suga, who served as Chief Cabinet Secretary and as Japan’s 99th Prime Minister.

It originally comes from the words of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

Lincoln had a strong desire to abolish the slave system that was widespread in America at the time.

Aiming to advance reforms against slavery, he sought public office, but he lost elections multiple times.

Nevertheless, he kept challenging himself without giving up, eventually won, and accomplished his goal of emancipating the slaves.

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Suga, too, did not come from a political family but from a farming household in a rural area, which gave him a strong commitment to policies such as regional revitalization.

Because he acted with such strong conviction toward politics, new paths opened up for him.

May we also engrave these words in our hearts and press forward.

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Peace begins with a smile.Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa, who was a Catholic nun, as her Nobel Peace Prize shows, was someone who continued to work in pursuit of peace.

These are words she left us that convey what is most basic and important for peace.

First and foremost, a smile matters more than anything; she tells us that as it spreads, the world will gradually become more peaceful.

These are words to remember especially when peace feels distant—words that let us feel small moments of happiness.

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Short quotes that reach the heart in an instant: Words to encourage you right now (11–20)

Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.NEW!Coco Chanel

[Collection of Quotes / Coco Chanel] True beauty is born from being yourself. #Quotes #GoodWords #PhilosophyOfTheHeart

Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself. NEW! Coco Chanel

This is a quote by Coco Chanel, the fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the Chanel brand.

In Japan, you tend to stand out if you dress outside the trends.

Many people may lack the courage to stick to the fashion they love and end up choosing outfits similar to everyone else’s.

If deep down you feel, “This isn’t the real me…,” remember this quote.

Being true to yourself is what truly refines you.

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Life shines because we dreamWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart made tremendous contributions across a wide range of fields, including orchestral music, opera, and piano works.

One of the famous quotes he left us is, “Life is bright because we dream.” Although he was called a genius, it’s said he was also a hard worker.

Perhaps his dream was composing, and a life in which he poured his energy into composition must have been a brilliant one.

Being able to devote yourself wholeheartedly to your dreams and the things you want to achieve is what makes life wonderful, isn’t it?

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You can’t succeed without failing.Coco Chanel

What kinds of failures did you experience on the way to success? Coco Chanel, the world-renowned fashion designer, once said, “Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” Her words convey the strength of weaving the lessons learned from failure into continued effort and ultimately achieving success.

For those who take on challenges, failure is part and parcel of the journey.

It’s precisely because we keep challenging ourselves that we can succeed.

Rather than letting failure get you down, isn’t it important to reflect on why you failed, apply those lessons to the next attempt, and take action?

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You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky, who excelled as an ice hockey player, also contributed to the sport as a coach after retiring.

This is a famous quote by the man often called the “God of Hockey,” expressing the importance of taking on challenges.

By pointing out the obvious fact that a shot you don’t take will never go in, it conveys that nothing begins unless you try.

First, take on the challenge and create even a small chance—then raise those odds through effort.

These words clearly communicate a mindset of embracing challenges.

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