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Guaranteed to move you! Memorable words by great figures and famous people.

Guaranteed to move you! Memorable words by great figures and famous people.

Last updated:2026/2/4

Guaranteed to move you! Memorable words by great figures and famous people.

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

Life is filled with both joy and sorrow, and at different moments we encounter words that resonate with our hearts.

Quotes left by great figures or a single phrase spoken by someone dear can unexpectedly become a source of support.

At times they bring us to tears, at times they give us courage, and at other times they offer profound insights.

Those heart-stirring moments become treasures of life, etched in our memories for a long time.

Here, we will introduce a collection of moving words that leave a deep imprint on the heart.

You’re sure to find a line that resonates with you.

Guaranteed to move you! Memorable words by great figures and famous people (1–10)

It begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy. More than the joy of victory, we value honoring the defeated. That is the way of sumo.NEW!Chiyonofuji Mitsugu

Chiyonofuji says that those who are called first-rate should be humble.

His words may well be a saying that leads to such a way of thinking.

When we seize victory, anyone would be filled with joy.

But even then, we must not forget compassion and courtesy toward the defeated.

A match is decided in an instant; it wouldn’t be strange for either side to win or lose.

And those standing on the dohyo are people who love the same sumo.

It is precisely when we win that we should act humbly, praise the loser’s valiant effort, and express our gratitude.

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The mental strength to endure—to dig in with “One more step!” the very moment you think “I can’t go on”—cultivates an unbeatable power to overcome anything.NEW!Taihō Kōki

In the world of competition, you either win or lose.

In sumo, that contest can be over in an instant.

In such moments, there are times when you feel it’s all over.

But through this famous quote, Taiho teaches us that what matters is what comes next.

If you can take just one more step when you think you can’t, if you can endure, the moment that leads to victory may arrive.

A strong heart that never gives up, no matter the circumstances, is the key to drawing victory closer.

It’s a quote to remember especially when you’re in a do-or-die, on-the-edge situation.

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What I’m doing is by no means something big, but it is something necessary.NEW!Che Guevara

This is one of the famous quotes left by Che Guevara, a revolutionary from Argentina.

Do you have any goals right now? Whether it’s work, your future, hobbies, or dreams, there are many challenges on the way to achieving big goals.

By overcoming those small challenges and accumulating experience, you move closer to your goal.

The road to achieving your goal can be long, and at times you may feel like your spirit is breaking.

However, those daily challenges are also necessary to reach your goal.

When you feel lost or come to a halt, try to remember these words.

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Find a way. If there isn’t one, make one.NEW!Hannibal Barca

Hannibal Barca, renowned as Carthage’s great general who defeated the Roman army at the Battle of Cannae.

This famous quote is undeniably the powerful words of a true commander.

In 221 BCE, at the young age of twenty-six, he became the army’s commander and achieved numerous victories.

Perhaps this was because, as the quote suggests, he constantly sought ways to win, and if none could be found, he would create them himself.

His lofty ambition and unwavering resolve elevated him to a great general and made him a figure remembered and spoken of to this day.

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Let those who wish to leave, leave.NEW!Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great, monarch of the Kingdom of Macedon, one of the empires of ancient Greece.

Often called one of the most successful military commanders in history, Alexander the Great left behind numerous famous sayings.

Among them, this short yet resolute quote was addressed to the many soldiers who were exhausted by the long campaign.

It conveys the meaning: let those who wish to leave, leave; even if our numbers are few, we will continue the campaign with those who still have the will to fight.

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They say you can change this. The key to changing it rests in your palm, in your hand. You have the power to change it.NEW!Taro Yamamoto

While asserting the desire to transform a country overflowing with suffering, these words call on the people to exercise the power that everyone possesses to bring about change.

In Japan, where elections are held, the ultimate authority lies with citizens who hold the vote, and the message is that with that power, we can change society.

It conveys that to improve a struggling economy, we must change the nation and its politics—and that each person holds the power to do so.

It also feels like a call for cooperation: let’s combine our power—the power of our votes—to make society better.

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I just want Japan to get better.NEW!Yuichiro Tamaki

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I just want Japan to get better. NEW! Yuichiro Tamaki

These words suggest that, in a political climate often defined by conflict, what truly matters is moving forward.

Continuing to clash won’t advance the situation; instead, we need to swiftly resolve disagreements and take action to make Japan better.

While lamenting the current state of affairs, the message expresses this conviction.

A crucial point is the sincere desire to improve Japan at its core—an earnest sentiment that inspires hope.

It also comes across as a message to politicians: they should focus on what must be done for the country.

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