RAG Music - Quote [Resonates with the heart] When... words give you a push [Heart-Touching] Quotes That Keep You Going Anytime! Fiery Words That Push You Forward 10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminder kepiko 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 for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
There are always times in life when things don’t go as planned and moments when you feel like giving up.
At such times, the words left behind by great figures and notable people can encourage us and make us feel ready to try again.
Words with deep meaning can stay close to our hearts and give us the courage to take a new step forward.
For those who want to keep moving ahead even in tough times, here are some wonderful quotes that can support your heart.
You’re sure to find words that will gently give you a push forward.
Table of Contents [Heart-Touching] Quotes That Keep You Going Anytime! Fiery Words That Push You Forward Walls (obstacles) only appear to those who are capable. Ichiro My past self will never betray who I am today. Mao Asada Sweat you shed never lies Chiyonofuji Mitsugu The only way to reach an extraordinary place is by steadily piling up small efforts. Ichiro There is no way to achieve your goal other than to give it your all. Michael Jordan A genius is someone who studies three, four, even five times harder than anyone else. Hideyo Noguchi If you fail, you can try again. If trying again doesn’t work, think it through once more and try again. Konosuke Matsushita If you think you can, you can; if you think you can’t, you can’t. This is an unshakable, absolute law. Pablo Picasso Do what you can, and then just worry quietly in your heart about the rest. Things will only turn out the way they’re going to anyway. Katsu Kaishū For those who keep striving without ever losing their brightness, God properly prepares a future. Kazuo Inamori No dream is too big, and no challenge is too great. He who runs away can fight another day. Demosthenes Small steps of progress add up to great success. Mahatma Gandhi It’s okay, it’s okay—someday the day will come when we’ll get out of here. Banana Yoshimoto There are no solutions in life. What exists in life is only a force in motion. We have to create that force. The solutions will follow afterward. Saint-Exupéry What I want to tell people around the world is to make an effort. If you put your heart into it, you can achieve anything. Cindy Ngamba You can just be yourself. Mother Teresa Effort is always rewarded. If there is effort that isn’t rewarded, then it can’t yet be called effort. Sadaharu Oh The most important time in life is always now. Mitsuo Aida We must win/earn every single step ahead of us. Florence Nightingale I believe that the true turning point for growth is whether you can keep moving forward step by step—without anxiety, without fear, and without hesitation—especially when you’re not seeing results. Yoshiharu Habu There’s no need to look back. There are countless paths ahead of you. Lu Xun It is the heart that makes a world without amusements into an interesting one. Shinsaku Takasugi If you admit defeat, you lose. Even if you acknowledge how bad the situation is, as long as you are determined to see it through to the end, a chance to win will emerge. No one ever regrets having done their best. George Halas Only growth. Otherwise, you’ll dry up in no time—like cornbread. Loretta Lynn What matters is not who you’ve been up to now, but who you’ll be from here on. Ella Fitzgerald In this world, there is a unique path that only you can walk. Do not ask where that path will lead. Simply press on. Friedrich Nietzsche If you have a clear dream and a clear goal, the path will surely open up. Mahatma Gandhi If you don’t give up on yourself, there is no such thing as losing in life. Shigeta Saitō To succeed, never give up until you succeed. Andrew Carnegie In human life, there is never only one path. There are hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands of paths. Ryoma Sakamoto It’s the everyday that makes up a true life. Ordinary days swept along by miscellaneous tasks. Spending our days without enjoying that “normal” time—worse yet, holding back from enjoyment. What a waste. Each day is a wonderful gift. Christine Lewicki Talent alone is not enough to become great. It takes hard work and dedication. If you’re not prepared to sacrifice something, you won’t gain anything. Kobe Bryant Each person has their own unique charm and talents. No two people are the same. Therefore, you must not compare a particular person with others. Joseph Murphy Always be yourself, express yourself, and believe in yourself. Don’t imitate some successful person’s example. Bruce Lee Impossible is not a fact, but an opinion. Muhammad Ali Prioritizing the team’s victory over personal glory ultimately leads to individual success as well. Lionel Messi There is no such word as ‘limit’ in my dictionary. LeBron James There is no absolute champion. A champion is always a challenger. Kosuke Kitajima Believe in the 1% chance, believe in yourself, and believe in what you’ve done. Yuto Horigome Life doesn’t create dreams. Dreams create life. Shohei Ohtani Expectations aren’t something to meet, but to exceed. Shohei Ohtani Children are beings of possibility. They have many choices every day. Actually, the same is true for adults. Hayao Miyazaki I won’t burn out until I win the gold medal. Hina Hayata Life isn’t for curling; curling is one of the things that make life shine. Mari Motohashi Doing things without changing what I aim for Ryo Ishikawa I wonder what truly matters to me. Who are the people who are truly important to me? I feel like just sincerely pondering these two things is enough to lead a good life. Shigesato Itoi Don’t rush, don’t panic, don’t give up. Precisely because of all you’ve built up Sara Takanashi People deserve praise or blame solely based on whether they have the perseverance to see things through. Leonardo da Vinci Unless the whole world becomes happy, individual happiness is impossible. Kenji Miyazawa Life’s only failure is not to try. Lindsey Vonn If there’s even a 1% chance, I want to slide. Ayumu Hirano If you believe in yourself, there are no limits. Cristiano Ronaldo What I’m doing is by no means something big, but it is something necessary. Che Guevara Do not avoid the difficult path. You have to keep moving if you want to reach your destination. Katherine Anne Porter To break through your own limits and strive—that is what we call a challenge. Masayoshi Son Genius is nothing more than a mediocre person who works hard. Albert Einstein Any genius is born of passion. Isaac D'Israeli To challenge yourself is to grow. LeBron James Don’t rush. But don’t give up. Shigeta Saitō If you don’t give up, there will always be a way. Always. Sakichi Toyoda It is not noble to be superior to others. Ernest Hemingway Do not fear change. It is part of growth. Elon Musk What matters is getting back up every time you fail. Winston Churchill Not being satisfied is the best technique for improving your ability. Wayne Gretzky There is only one way to succeed: never give up. Jeff Bezos To solve a problem, don’t run away from it. Jack Dorsey It’s never too late to start something. Bill Gates As long as you keep challenging yourself, failure does not exist. Mark Zuckerberg Nothing is impossible. Muhammad Ali As long as you keep striving without ever losing sight of a good purpose, you will surely be saved in the end. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe When you’re creating something of your own, there are no limits. Miles Davis The mental strength to endure—to dig in with “One more step!” the very moment you think “I can’t go on”—cultivates an unbeatable power to overcome anything. Taihō Kōki Neither you nor the organization will grow unless you take risks and challenge yourself. Saying it must be this way just because it’s been that way for only 50 or 100 years is strange; I want to try absolutely everything without taboos. Kimi Onoda Even if a race happens only once, horse racing always leads to the next, and there are clues to be found in defeat. Yutaka Take Find a way. If there isn’t one, make one. Hannibal Barca As you stretch yourself to broaden your horizons, it’s possible you’ll actually grow taller. That’s part of what makes life interesting. Saburō Shiroyama They say you can change this. The key to changing it rests in your palm, in your hand. You have the power to change it. Taro Yamamoto No matter how much criticism I receive, I will stick to the path I believe in. Yoshihide Suga Your happiness in life depends on the quality of your thoughts. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Regardless of the circumstances, when a decision must be made, I believe the best course is to stand firmly by my convictions. Yoshihide Suga Without passion, no energy is born. Without energy, it’s the same as having nothing. The best way to pave the road to success is through effort and diligence, and by focusing on what is going well rather than on what isn’t. I succeeded because I never made excuses and never allowed them. Florence Nightingale Even if you feel small, an indomitable spirit can overcome that feeling. Ellen Glasgow It’s in the moments you decide that your destiny is shaped. Anthony Robbins I kept telling myself that everything I was studying was for my goal. Miles Davis My enemy is, for the most part, myself. From Chūya Koyama’s “Space Brothers” If other people can do it, there’s no way you can’t. From Fujiko Fujio's Doraemon If you stay focused, you can overcome any obstacle. Warren Buffett Obstacles before you are opportunities. By facing difficulties, you can grow. Kevin Durant You only realize your own strength once you’ve overcome your anxieties and concerns. Serena Williams Knowledge is power. Francis Bacon Even if I face setbacks, I don’t lose my pride—that’s because I’m putting in the effort. Shigeo Nagashima If you work hard, will you be rewarded? That’s not it. You keep working hard until you’re rewarded. Lionel Messi Hardships are the best trials that forge me. Sanae Takaichi Have aspirations and stay true to your convictions Sanae Takaichi The word “give up” doesn’t exist in Shinji Ishimaru’s dictionary. Shinji Ishimaru ...to be continued [Resonates with the Heart] Quotes That Keep You Motivated Anytime! Powerful Words to Push You Forward (61–70) Don’t rush. But don’t give up. Shigeta Saitō These are the words of Shigeta Saito, a psychiatrist who has supported many people’s hearts and conveyed ways of living through numerous writings.
When we keep making an effort, there are moments when we want to rush the results, but impatience narrows our perspective.
On the other hand, if we stand still and take no action, no progress can be made.
In studying, what matters is maintaining composure while not stopping your steps.
Even small steps, if continued, will surely move you forward.
It’s a famous saying that teaches us the value of trusting your own pace and persevering with tenacity.
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If you don’t give up, there will always be a way. Always. Sakichi Toyoda These are the words of Sakichi Toyoda, who supported Japan’s industrial development and laid the foundation for the future Toyota Group.
They reflect his determination to keep moving forward despite repeated failures and trial and error.
In study as well, we sometimes hit a wall and feel we can’t see the way ahead, but as long as we don’t give up, our thinking doesn’t stop.
As we persist, our perspective shifts and new solutions emerge.
It is those who continue to make steady efforts, no matter the circumstances, who find their path opens before them.
This is a powerful quote that supports not only perseverance but also the courage to believe.
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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.
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Do not fear change. It is part of growth. Elon Musk Elon Musk is an entrepreneur who has continued to take on fields many consider difficult, such as electric vehicles and space development.
What his approach conveys is that he values the courage to choose change over the comfort of staying the same.
In studying, too, it’s natural to feel anxious when you review your methods or tackle a new field, but that first step leads to growth.
You might fail, and the results may not be what you hoped.
Even so, it’s those who keep moving who can expand their possibilities.
These are words that believe in that forward-looking strength.
It’s a message that gently nudges anyone who wants to go just a little beyond who they are now.
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What matters is getting back up every time you fail. Winston Churchill These are the words of Winston Churchill, who led his country through World War II and overcame a time of great hardship.
They reveal the strength of a man who, despite numerous failures and criticisms, never stopped moving forward.
In our studies as well, moments of discouragement are inevitable when results don’t go as we hoped.
However, what matters is not the failure itself, but how we act afterward.
The willingness to rise again and learn anew, time and time again, is what builds strength.
This is a famous quote that becomes a source of inner support, giving us the courage to persist and keep moving forward.
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Not being satisfied is the best technique for improving your ability. Wayne Gretzky These are the words of Wayne Gretzky, hailed as a legend in ice hockey and the all-time leading scorer in NHL history.
They reflect his refusal to be satisfied with the status quo and his commitment to holding himself to consistently high standards.
If we focus only on what we’ve already accomplished, our growth—whether in study or otherwise—tends to stall.
By keeping our eyes one step ahead and continually seeking areas to improve, we hone our abilities.
A mindset that resists complacency isn’t about driving ourselves into a corner; it’s a force that expands our potential.
It’s an inspiring quote that teaches the importance of ambition and the will to improve.
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There is only one way to succeed: never give up. Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos, who founded a global company and transformed the nature of business, left words that convey his unwavering resolve—accepting failure and criticism without stopping.
When studying, there are times when results don’t show, and you may question the meaning of your efforts.
However, only those who choose not to give up can move on to the next stage.
As long as you don’t quit halfway, your experiences will surely accumulate into strength.
This quote teaches us the importance of valuing consistency over results and committing with resolve.
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To solve a problem, don’t run away from it. Jack Dorsey These are the words of Jack Dorsey, who launched payment services and social networks and has driven innovation in the technology field.
Drawing on his experience confronting complex challenges, he speaks to the essence of problem-solving.
In studying, too, we sometimes want to look away from areas we’re weak in or topics we don’t understand.
But problems you avoid won’t be solved; only the ones you face become your strength.
By looking directly at the cause and continuing to think, you deepen your understanding.
It’s a practical quotation that quietly underscores the importance of the resolve not to run from difficulty.
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It’s never too late to start something. Bill Gates Bill Gates’s words gently give us the courage to begin.
When we study, it’s easy to feel down because we think we started late.
But what matters isn’t comparing ourselves to others—it’s whether we can take a step forward now.
Even if you lacked motivation until yesterday, the moment you sit at your desk today, the story begins to move.
Regardless of age or circumstances, going back to learn something new is never something to be ashamed of.
Small, steady efforts create the future.
His words carry that kind of positive message.
The moment you feel “It’s not too late to start now,” you’ve already taken the first step.
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As long as you keep challenging yourself, failure does not exist. Mark Zuckerberg These are the words of Mark Zuckerberg, who founded Facebook and greatly influenced the fabric of society.
Through a series of innovative challenges, he has experienced a great deal of trial and error.
When we try to avoid mistakes and failures in studying for exams or taking tests, we end up reducing the very act of challenging ourselves.
As long as we keep taking action, we learn from it, leading to the next improvement.
Failure is not the end, but a process along the path of growth.
This quote shows that a persistent spirit of challenge opens up the future and encourages proactive action.
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