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 the heart instantly: words to encourage you right now (41–50)

No one has ever drowned in their own sweat.Lou Holtz

After a successful career as an American football player, Lou Holtz also built a strong track record as a head coach and assistant, and he is remembered as a legendary figure in college football.

This is one of his famous quotes about the importance of persevering in your efforts, born from his dedication to developing players.

Sweat is something that comes from the process of hard work; no matter how much of it accumulates, you won’t drown in it—conveying that there is no end to effort.

Rather than simply urging continuous effort, the unique metaphor of sweat and drowning inspires trust and makes you feel as though he’s striving alongside you.

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Behind every success, there is always failure.Tadashi Yanai

Tadashi Yanai, the head of Fast Retailing, which operates brands like Uniqlo and GU, is one of Japan’s leading business leaders.

These are words in which that great entrepreneur clearly expressed the relationship between success and failure.

He conveys that on the path to success, one inevitably experiences failures, and that the learning gained from them leads to success.

It’s something to remember when you’re facing failure and feel like giving up—words that give you the courage to rise again toward success.

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Anxiety is a badge of honor for your efforts.Kenji Sakuragi (Dragon Zakura)

The manga Dragon Zakura is a work that could be said to teach you everything you need to know about entrance exams.

It was even adapted into a drama and caused quite a stir.

These are the words of the protagonist, Kenji Sakuragi.

He said them to students who were feeling anxious before the real test.

He accepts them as they are, saying that it’s precisely those who have worked earnestly and prepared diligently who feel anxious.

What reassuring words.

For those who are giving their all—whether in study, sports, or anything else—please remember these words before your exams or matches!

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In conclusion

We introduced some short quotes—what did you think? There were many words from famous historical figures and even manga characters that everyone knows.

Did you find any words that lifted your spirits or gave you strength? It might be a good idea to write them down in a notebook so you can recall them anytime something happens.