One-line Quotes from Great Figures That Strike the Heart | A Collection of Words That Leave a Deep Impression

If you think they’re above the clouds, you can’t win, so in a match it’s equal (fair) between us.Sota Fujii

Yoshiharu Habu is also famous in Japan’s shogi world, isn’t he? A memorable quote from an interview after a match with Habu really conveys the feeling of living in the world of competition.

In response to the interviewer who described Habu as “a person above the clouds,” Sota Fujii gave a characteristically Fujii-like reply that became a famous line.

Indeed, when results haven’t yet been achieved, even someone ranked above you is equal.

And if you convince yourself before the battle that your opponent is stronger, you might lose in spirit.

It’s a quote that can be seen as guidance for one’s mindset, directed at people striving toward their goals.

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Nakajima Junko

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Since we have a god here, I’d love the chance to play a game with you.Sota Fujii

[A Famous Quote in Shogi History] Sota Fujii: 'I would like to have a game with you.' #shorts #quote #SotaFujii #shogi

In response to the question, “If there were a god of shogi, what would you ask for?”, Sota Fujii answered as follows.

Don’t his words make it clear how much he thinks about shogi every day? You can also sense his curiosity—his desire to deepen his understanding of the game and to know how a god would play shogi.

Sota Fujii’s strength goes without saying, of course.

Yet he is not content with that; his determination to aim even higher is truly moving.

When you feel tempted to take the easy way out, try recalling these words.

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To win, you can only get closer to the best.Sota Fujii

A quote that pierces Sota Fujii’s heart

Sota Fujii’s skill is undeniable, but that doesn’t mean he can win every time.

Not just in shogi—there’s no such thing as a guaranteed victory—and a single bad move can completely change the flow of a game.

To win, it’s about how close you can get to the best possible play… That’s very difficult, but it’s important to bring out the very best within yourself in any situation.

Even if you make mistakes or fail, remember these words, keep fighting without giving up until the end, and seize the victory.

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I don’t really know what my strengths are, or rather, I don’t think about them in comparison to others.Sota Fujii

Collection of Quotes: To the Legendary Shogi Player — 24 “Otherworldly” Quotes by Sota Fujii [Shogi]

From Sota Fujii’s posture when he’s playing shogi, you get the impression that he truly enjoys the game.

Rather than focusing solely on winning, it’s said that his stronger desire is to become better at shogi.

Instead of worrying about how skilled people around him are, he may be approaching the game with a pure sense of enjoyment.

It’s the same with studying or work—if you’re always chasing results, it can feel dull.

Perhaps his strength comes from holding onto a clear personal desire for how he wants to be and consistently putting in the effort to reach it.

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Rather than being unable to accept losing, it makes me acutely aware of my own weakness.Sota Fujii

[Sota Fujii’s Famous Quote] ~The Road to Victory~ #shorts

There are times when you work really hard but still don’t get good results.

We tend to judge based only on the outcome, but that also teaches us about our own weaknesses.

Looking at yourself objectively and acknowledging your weaknesses is painful and difficult.

Yet by confronting the opposite extreme and earnestly accepting the true level of his shogi ability, perhaps that’s exactly why Sota Fujii is who he is today.

By the way, it seems he made this statement as a second-year high school student.

It’s a memorable quote that could only come from someone who has been fighting as a professional in shogi since middle school.

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Nakajima Junko

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99 percent perspiration and 1 percent inspirationThomas Alva Edison

[King of Invention] A Collection of Words and Famous Quotes Thomas Edison Left to History

When you think of inventors, isn’t Edison the first name that comes to mind? There are many things like the telephone, phonograph, and incandescent light bulb that are commonplace today.

Here is a quote from Edison, a genius of inspiration.

His words, “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration,” sound cool and still resonate today.

It might be cooler to be able to say “I worked hard” than to act cool by saying “I didn’t put in any effort.”

If you don’t try, the probability of failure is 100%.Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey player)

Wayne Gretzky all time leader in goals, points

These are the words of Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian ice hockey player who thrived as a professional from the 1970s: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” In other words, if you don’t take a shot, you’ll never score—meaning you can never succeed without taking on a challenge.

It’s a phrase that encourages us to take the first step by reminding us, “You have no chance of success unless you take action.”

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