RAG Music - Quote Powerful words—words that make you feel like you can keep pushing. Powerful words give you a push! Words that help you try even harder than before. 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.
This time, we’re introducing words from great and famous figures that will motivate you just by listening.
They’re perfect not only for those who are already working hard toward their dreams and goals every day, but also for anyone who wants to start something but can’t take the first step, or who feels on the verge of breaking after a setback.
Words may only be a starting point, but if even one of these changes how you feel or becomes a source of courage and drive, we’ll be delighted.
Of course, you can also use them when you want to cheer someone on, so be sure to check them out!
Table of Contents Powerful words give you a push! Words that help you try even harder than before. In this world, there is a unique path that no one but you can walk. Friedrich Nietzsche Dreams don’t run away. The one who runs away is always yourself. Ayumu Takahashi The attitude of striving not to betray yourself will reveal itself in your future results. Yoshiharu Habu To succeed, never give up until you succeed. Andrew Carnegie There is no way to achieve your goal other than to give it your all. Michael Jordan Today’s achievements are the result of past efforts, and the future will be determined by the efforts from now on. Kazuo Inamori When you’re creating something of your own, there are no limits. Miles Davis Not being satisfied is the best technique for improving your skills. Wayne Gretzky 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 To become the best in the world, you need world-class effort. Keisuke Honda 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. Do not be easily satisfied—whether with yourself or with anything else. Even when the wind is against you, grit your teeth and refuse to compromise. You should have more faith in your talents and what you’ve done. Ichiro 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 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 A champion is defined not by how they act when they win, but by how they rise after they lose. Serena Williams What matters is not practice, but the passion for practice. Pelé 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 Expectations aren’t something to meet, but to exceed. Shohei Ohtani Effort is always rewarded. If there is effort that isn’t rewarded, then it can’t yet be called effort. Sadaharu Oh Doing things without changing what I aim for Ryo Ishikawa Don’t rush, don’t panic, don’t give up. Precisely because of all you’ve built up Sara Takanashi If you believe in yourself, there are no limits. Cristiano Ronaldo If you make effort a habit, you’ll be able to succeed without much hardship. Ryune-ya If you can dream it, you can achieve it. Walt Disney The key to making your dreams come true is to want them like crazy. Kansai Yamamoto If you don’t give up on yourself, there’s no such thing as “losing” in life. Shigeta Saitō Precisely because we’re serious, we run into walls. Shuzo Matsuoka You’ve got the wind at your back. The shortcut to gaining confidence is to challenge what you fear—and to keep stacking memories of overcoming it. William Jennings Bryan Do not avoid the difficult path. You must move forward if you want to reach your destination. Katherine Anne Porter If you think you can, you can; if you think you can’t, you can’t. This is an unshakable, absolute law. Pablo Picasso The problem lies in the future. That’s why I don’t look back at the past. Bill Gates 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 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 Sweat you shed never lies Chiyonofuji Mitsugu 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 That’s why I want to change—I’m changing for myself. It’s also for everyone. Taro Yamamoto 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. I succeeded because I never made excuses and never allowed them. Florence Nightingale One of the most important things is to never give up easily. Even if you compare yourself to others and find yourself inferior, it is by no means something to be ashamed of. However, if you compare yourself to who you were last year and find that you are worse this year, that is truly something to be ashamed of. Konosuke Matsushita An indecisive leader can even be harmful. Yoshihide Suga No one ever regrets having done their best. George Halas To challenge yourself is to grow. LeBron James It is not noble to be superior to others. Ernest Hemingway Do not fear change. It is part of growth. Elon Musk Not being satisfied is the best technique for improving your ability. Wayne Gretzky If you stay focused, you can overcome any obstacle. Warren Buffett Obstacles before you are opportunities. By facing difficulties, you can grow. Kevin Durant There is only one way to succeed: never give up. Jeff Bezos To solve a problem, don’t run away from it. Jack Dorsey You only realize your own strength once you’ve overcome your anxieties and concerns. Serena Williams 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 Don’t rush. But don’t give up. Shigeta Saitō If you’re afraid of criticism, you can’t change anything. Sanae Takaichi Rather than expecting something from others, become the one who creates change. Sanae Takaichi If it’s just my life, I’ll bet it. Shinji Ishimaru I can say with confidence that I did everything I could. Shinji Ishimaru As long as you don’t lose to yourself, it isn’t defeat. Eleanor Roosevelt If you can take one step, you can take another. Todd Skinner Rather than waiting for a miracle, stake everything and give it your all! Misato Katsuragi 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' If you keep chasing your dreams and never give up, even the darkest path will begin to shine with light. Naoko Takahashi The goddess of fate favors those who act boldly. Niccolò Machiavelli So what if you failed? Learn from the failure and just try again. Walt Disney Life is one of two things: you either face it with courage, or you throw it away. Helen Keller If you work hard, will you be rewarded? That’s not it. You keep working hard until you’re rewarded. Lionel Messi Train for a thousand days to forge yourself; train for ten thousand days to refine yourself. Miyamoto Musashi I don’t dislike headwinds—in fact, I’m grateful for them. Without headwinds, you can’t move on to the next step in anything. Ichiro No matter what happens, let’s make sure we never say the word “painful.” Shinsaku Takasugi Even if you’re knocked down 99 times, all you need is to stand up the 100th time. Vincent van Gogh I always do what I can’t do yet, in order to learn how to do it. Vincent van Gogh Powerful words give you a push! Words that help you try even harder than now (41–50) One of the most important things is to never give up easily. When an insurmountably high wall stands before you, many people will give up, thinking it’s impossible.
But if you give up there, you’ll never grasp the dreams or future you hoped for.
If there’s something you want to achieve—a dream you absolutely want to make come true—the most important thing, as this saying goes, is not to give up.
As long as you don’t give up, at the very least, it isn’t over.
If you keep putting in the effort, the time will come when you can get over even the towering wall before you.
Keep repeating that, and you’ll surely reach your goal.
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Even if you compare yourself to others and find yourself inferior, it is by no means something to be ashamed of. However, if you compare yourself to who you were last year and find that you are worse this year, that is truly something to be ashamed of. Konosuke Matsushita Konosuke Matsushita, one of Japan’s leading entrepreneurs known as the “God of Management,” is famous for building Panasonic Holdings in a single lifetime and serves as a role model for many business leaders.
This quote teaches us about the right way to grow.
When there’s someone who shares the same goal, we tend to compare ourselves with them.
However, the focus should not be on rivals but on ourselves.
Even if you outperform others, if you are inferior to who you were last year, it cannot be called growth.
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An indecisive leader can even be harmful. Yoshihide Suga As prime minister, Yoshihide Suga pledged one million vaccinations a day and devoted his efforts to bringing COVID under control.
He declared he would practice politics for the people and was always someone who thought and acted on his own.
This statement truly reflects who he was.
When something goes wrong, the pressure on a leader who bears full responsibility is undoubtedly heavy.
But postponing decisions will not solve problems—if anything, it may create new ones.
What a leader must do is make decisions that no one else can.
This quote, I believe, expresses that firm resolve.
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No one ever regrets having done their best. George Halas These are the words of George Halas, who led teams in American football for many years and built countless victories.
They reflect the belief that, no matter the outcome, experiences pursued with full effort do not turn into regret.
In studying as well, the time you can say you truly gave your all remains as confidence.
It’s precisely when you cut corners that regret arises later.
Facing things with full commitment is more valuable than the result itself.
The fact that you worked hard supports you and becomes strength for your next challenge.
It’s a positive quote that encourages the courage to take action.
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To challenge yourself is to grow. LeBron James These are the words of LeBron James, one of the greatest all-around players in NBA history who has won multiple championships and MVP awards.
Having competed at the highest level for many years, he has continually set new challenges for himself.
In studying as well, facing unknown fields or difficult tasks can be unsettling, but that first step is the beginning of growth.
If you avoid challenges, nothing will change.
An attitude of tackling things without fear of failure greatly expands your knowledge and thinking skills.
It’s a quote that encourages growth, teaching us that by taking action, we can surely move forward.
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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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