Wonderful quotes and sayings

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

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Amid the layers of history, memorable quotes are born.

Often, the depths of those words carry the speaker’s feelings or even reflect their entire way of life.

Sometimes, words packed with hints—like the wisdom of our predecessors—can even save a life.

Precious words born from perspectives we can’t see ourselves, or from hard-won experience.

Among such wonderful sayings, I’ve picked out ones that are “simple” or just “a single phrase.”

Learning about the person behind the words and their origins will surely make you feel even more connected to them.

May they give you strength to live each day!

One-phrase Quotes That Stir the Hearts of Great Figures | A Collection of Deeply Imprinted Words (111–120)

Rather than expecting something from others, become the one who creates change.Sanae Takaichi

These are words that convey the importance of taking action, expressing a desire to become someone who can set things in motion rather than leaving them to others.

They also reflect an emphasis on personal responsibility and initiative, and carry a message encouraging many people to think for themselves.

You can also see how the idea of being the one to drive change has enabled this person to continue a long career in politics.

It suggests a political journey marked by striving to act with responsibility and conviction, and to bring about change.

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Right now, both you and I are living in a future that someone risked their life to protect. I believe that, as those entrusted with this era, we have the responsibility to make the Japanese archipelago stronger and more prosperous, and to pass it on to the next generation.Sanae Takaichi

These words express the idea that the present we live in was left to us by those who came before, and that we, like our predecessors, have a responsibility to think about the future.

The line originally appeared in the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms,” and the fact that it was quoted in a public setting suggests a resonance with political convictions.

The phrasing that we are the custodians of our era is striking, and it conveys the notion that history is connected in this way.

It’s a message that prompts us to reflect on how we should live in our time—what our predecessors left behind for us, and what we can do for the future.

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There’s no way I would have any regrets.Ichiro (baseball player)

"There is no way I would have any regrets" wins Special Prize in buzzwords; Highlights from Ichiro's retirement press conference

There’s no way I would have any regrets. — Ichiro (baseball player)

During his late-night retirement press conference, he delivered this famous line in response to the interviewer’s question: “Do you have any regrets or things left undone?” There’s no end to Ichiro’s remarkable records, but among them, winning both Rookie of the Year and MVP in his first year in the majors stands out as a historic achievement.

His other memorable quotes are all positive as well, such as: “The hardest thing is knowing you can do it, but not being able to,” and “Even if they call me the best hitter, I still fail seven out of ten times.” Ichiro’s positivity is something we should all look up to.

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Dreams come true.Walt Disney

The greatest dream factory: Walt Disney’s moving quotes

Dreams come true. Walt Disney

These are famous words left by Walt Disney, the founder of Disney and the creator of Mickey Mouse.

It’s short, but it feels convincing when you think that he said it.

By the way, the original quote is: “If you can dream it, you can do it.”

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Never regret your actionsMiyamoto Musashi

A Way of Life Without Regret — Miyamoto Musashi

Never regret your actions Miyamoto Musashi

This is a famous quote by Miyamoto Musashi, an Edo-period swordsman known for his duel with Sasaki Kojiro and for writing The Book of Five Rings.

His way of life and strength are manly and impressive, aren’t they? Musashi’s quote means something like: “No matter what happens in life, do not regret.”

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Habits and conventional wisdom get in the way of seeing things correctly.Yasuhiko Shozaki (businessman)

Saizeriya abolishes free grated cheese: The founder’s “absolutely no price hikes” rationale was mind-blowing (Commentary: Taichi Horibe, Shuichi Izumi)

Habits and conventional wisdom get in the way of seeing things correctly. Yasuhiko Shogaki (businessman)

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These are the words of Yasuhiko Shozaki, the founder of Saizeriya.

His message conveys that you should form your own hypotheses without being bound by conventional wisdom, test them, and once you are convinced they work, commit to them.

Saizeriya, which offers Italian cuisine at prices unmatched by other restaurants, was born precisely because of Shozaki’s way of thinking and conviction.

It’s a statement that clearly underscores the importance of not being constrained by common assumptions.

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If it’s just my life, I’ll bet it.Shinji Ishimaru

These words were spoken by Shinji Ishimaru, former mayor of Akitakata, as he explained why he is running in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, expressing his approach to confronting hardship.

They are also featured as promotional copy for Climbers, an event that offers special life lectures, and they carry a strong sense of resolve.

He reflects on what it takes to move a nation like Japan and says that to pursue that path requires a commitment worthy of one’s entire life.

If you aim to move great obstacles, your own life is a small price to pay—these words convey a head-on determination to leverage that resolve to produce major results.

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