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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 from Great and Famous Figures (31–40)

The attitude of striving not to betray yourself will manifest as results in the future.Yoshiharu Habu

Yoshiharu Habu Quotes Collection (Aphorisms)

The attitude of striving not to betray yourself will manifest as results in the future. — Yoshiharu Habu

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These are the words of Yoshiharu Habu, the genius shogi player who set numerous records.

Life always comes with some kind of goal, but to move closer to that goal, constant effort is necessary.

What matters in this effort is to walk straight ahead without betraying yourself.

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They say perseverance pays off, like sitting on a stone for three years. But you must not neglect the effort to master in one year what would normally take three.Konosuke Matsushita

Konosuke Matsushita Talk (Recorded Voice): 'Personal Responsibility'

They say perseverance pays off, like sitting on a stone for three years. But you must not neglect the effort to master in one year what would normally take three. — Konosuke Matsushita

Watch on YouTube: “They say perseverance pays off, like sitting on a stone for three years. But you must not neglect the effort to master in one year what would normally take three. — Konosuke Matsushita”

These are the words of Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Matsushita Electric Industrial, the predecessor of today’s Panasonic.

The proverb “Ishi no ue nimo sannen” means that perseverance and patience will be rewarded.

Matsushita’s message goes beyond simply spending three years as the proverb suggests; it emphasizes the importance of approaching those three years with the mindset, “I’ll accomplish in one year what usually takes three!” In doing so, you can achieve three times—or even more—the results in that same three-year span.

We may find ourselves drifting through our days, but his words remind us of the importance of always aiming higher and continuing to make steady efforts.

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People who can keep putting in effort longer than others will inevitably succeed. And those who know how to apply their effort can achieve great success.Keisuke Honda

Cool quotes by Keisuke Honda: I’ve collected memorable lines from Japan national football team player Keisuke Honda.

People who can keep putting in effort longer than others will inevitably succeed. And those who know how to apply their effort can achieve great success. Keisuke Honda

Watch on YouTube: “People who can keep putting in effort longer than others will inevitably succeed. And those who know how to apply their effort can achieve great success. —Keisuke Honda”

These are the words of Keisuke Honda, who has excelled not only in Japan but also overseas as a professional soccer player and is now expanding his activities as a coach and commentator.

If you can keep putting in the effort, you will of course succeed more than others, but it’s also important to know how to work hard.

Rather than just pushing yourself blindly, these are words that reflect his sharp, strategic mindset.

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A natural gift is something you’re born with. Talent is something you draw out.Coco Chanel

[Founder of Chanel] A Collection of Elegant Words and Famous Quotes by Coco Chanel

A natural gift is something you're born with. Talent is something you draw out. — Coco Chanel

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Although Coco Chanel spent an underprivileged childhood, she rose from nothing to build the fashion brand “Chanel.” These words—that talent can be drawn out endlessly through one’s own effort, and that the effort not to give up is what matters—are sure to strike deeply at the hearts of those who are about to give up, thinking, “I have no talent.”

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Any genius is born of passion.Isaac D'Israeli

These are the words of Isaac D’Israeli, who distinguished himself as a literary critic and explored the nature of intellect and creativity.

They convey the idea that talent is not something we are born with, but something nurtured by passion.

In study, too, you don’t have to be good from the start.

The desire to stay curious and keep learning deepens understanding and strengthens ability.

Passion enables us to face difficulties, allowing growth to build over time.

Cherishing what you love becomes the driving force that expands your possibilities.

It is a famous saying that reveals the source of effort.

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Quotes on Effort: A Curated Selection of Passionate Messages from Great Figures and Famous People (41–50)

It’s in the moments you decide that your destiny is shaped.Anthony Robbins

These are the words of Anthony Robbins, a world-renowned personal development coach who has influenced countless lives.

They show that the turning points that move our lives aren’t determined by environment or talent, but by the decisions we make in each moment.

Even in studying, the future begins to change from the instant you decide to tackle just a little today.

Even if you feel doubt or anxiety, the choice to take action will surely build confidence.

Decisions come with responsibility, but it is precisely that weight that fosters growth.

It’s a powerful quote that underscores the importance of learning proactively.

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I kept telling myself that everything I was studying was for my goal.Miles Davis

These are the words of Miles Davis, a man who left his mark on jazz history and kept pushing the boundaries of what music could be.

He embraced not only technical skill, but also everyday experiences and even failures as part of learning.

The same is true for studying: times when things don’t go smoothly, or efforts that feel like detours, are never wasted.

As long as you stay mindful of your goal, every experience accumulates into strength.

In the toughest periods, there is often the most to absorb.

It’s a quote that affirms the process of effort and supports forward movement in life.

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