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Quotes on Effort: A curated selection of passionate messages left by great figures and famous people

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To achieve our goals, to live better lives, and to become our ideal selves…

we are tested on our “effort” in many situations.

However, there are times when we grow tired of constantly striving, or when we can no longer find meaning in our efforts.

In this article, we’ve gathered quotes about “effort” from great figures and famous people.

Reading these quotes reminds us that the achievements of those we call geniuses were possible precisely because of their effort.

Take in these powerful messages and put them to use from here on out!

[Quotes on Effort] A carefully selected collection of passionate messages left by great figures and famous people (121–130)

Our duty is not success. It is to keep moving forward, undaunted by failure.Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson, a poet also known as the author of The Strange Case of Dr.

Jekyll and Mr.

Hyde, wrote many fantastical, allegory-rich novels.

His famous quote, “Our duty is not to succeed but to continue to advance in spite of failure,” teaches the importance of taking on challenges.

When we are striving toward something, we tend to focus only on the outcome of success.

Of course, success is desirable, but rather than always seeking the safest path out of fear of failure, this quote reminds us that having the courage to move forward is what truly matters.

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There are two things you can change: yourself and the future.Hideyo Noguchi

These words convey the importance of focusing not on the unchangeable past or circumstances, but on your own actions and the future ahead.

Everyone has moments when they want to blame past failures or their environment, but that won’t move anything forward.

It is the present self that creates the future, and the path can change dramatically depending on your actions.

Hideyo Noguchi also refused to be defeated by difficult circumstances and opened up his future by continually improving himself.

Even when you find yourself dwelling on the past, this quote gives you the courage to believe that you have the power to change the future.

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If I do not achieve my aspiration, I shall not set foot on this land again.Hideyo Noguchi

Words that express a firm resolve to never return until one’s goal is achieved.

Hideyo Noguchi left these words as proof of his determination not to go back to his hometown until he succeeded.

In the process of striving with dreams and aspirations, there are times when you may feel like giving up, but if you engrave these words in your heart, you should be able to face any hardship without being defeated.

It conveys the importance of always holding high aspirations.

This famous quote teaches that more valuable than easily won success is the attitude of committing yourself and continuing to take on challenges.

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I didn’t come to teach. I came to learn.Hideyo Noguchi

These words emphasize the importance of maintaining a learning mindset at all times.

No matter how much experience or knowledge one has, people cannot grow unless they continue to learn.

Even in a teaching role, if you keep your willingness to learn, new discoveries and perspectives will emerge.

Hideyo Noguchi himself continued to learn many things through his research life abroad.

It was precisely because he never grew arrogant, even as a teacher, and instead consistently embraced an active attitude toward learning that he was able to leave achievements recognized worldwide.

This is a famous quote that teaches us the nobility of learning.

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If you want to see a rainbow, you have to put up with a little rain.Dolly Parton

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If you want to see a rainbow, you have to put up with a little rain. — Dolly Parton

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Dolly Parton, a singer-songwriter known as a leading figure in country music and active across many fields as an actor, writer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, once said, “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” From these words, we can learn the mindset needed to pursue our goals.

Dreams are dreams precisely because they’re difficult enough that we’re not sure we can achieve them, and we can’t obtain them without effort or hardship.

It’s a memorable quote that reminds us everyone is working toward their own dreams.

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