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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 curated selection of passionate messages left by great figures and famous people (21–30)

You must never stop making your best effort to win. You must not run away.Sadaharu Oh

Sadaharu Oh, former professional baseball player and manager, famous quote #win #effort #don’t run away

You must never stop making your best effort to win. You must not run away. Sadaharu Oh

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These are words from Sadaharu Oh, who excelled as a professional baseball player and manager, conveying the importance of continuing to make efforts.

As you keep working hard, you inevitably experience hardship, yet it tells us that true results await only when you refuse to run away and keep fighting.

If you give up, no results will come; it expresses the conviction that, no matter the circumstances, you should always think of the best course and keep moving.

Coming from someone who achieved results worthy of history, the message carries special persuasiveness—words that depict the strength of perseverance.

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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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Something might happen to those who only wait, but it will be nothing more than the leftovers of those who made an effort.Lincoln

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Something might happen to those who only wait, but it will be nothing more than the leftovers of those who made an effort. — Lincoln

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These are the words of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

Effort doesn’t always pay off, but simply waiting won’t bring you special results that are yours alone.

In the end, to live an original life, effort is necessary.

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The key to making your dreams come true is to want them like crazy.Kansai Yamamoto

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The key to making your dreams come true is to want them like crazy. — Kansai Yamamoto

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Kansai Yamamoto, a world-renowned fashion designer, is also known for being the first Japanese to hold a fashion show in London, in 1971.

The words of someone who has pioneered paths others had yet to tread carry great weight.

If you want to accomplish something, you probably need an extraordinarily strong desire—an intense hunger—to achieve it.

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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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Small steps of progress add up to great success.Mahatma Gandhi

These are the words of Mahatma Gandhi, who achieved India’s independence through the philosophy of nonviolence and influenced the world.

They show that even great change begins with small, daily actions.

In studying, we tend to seek dramatic results, but it is steady, everyday effort that becomes real strength.

As you deepen your understanding bit by bit, the efforts you’ve continued will one day appear as major achievements.

Even when visible results are hard to see, it’s important not to stop moving forward.

This is a weighty quote that gently conveys the value of perseverance.

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Genius is an ordinary person who makes an extraordinary effort.Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein, who proposed the theory of relativity and is often called the greatest physicist of the 20th century.

This quote teaches us that genius isn’t reserved for those born with special talent; rather, true talent lies in those who can steadily put in the effort.

The same goes for studying for entrance exams: even if you feel it’s not your thing, the determination to keep going without giving up becomes your strength.

More important than test scores is the progress of “understanding a little more than yesterday.” Einstein himself, celebrated as a genius, was someone who accumulated failures and trial-and-error.

These words offer support to students who want to believe in themselves as they keep working hard.

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