Guaranteed to move you! Memorable words by great figures and famous people (31–40)
I cried tears of joy for the first time.Yuto Totsuka
These are words from Yuto Totsuka, who won the gold medal in the men’s snowboard halfpipe, expressing the emotion of finally delivering results.
You can also sense him looking back on the hardships he’s faced—overcoming setbacks, battling through, and at last capturing gold on his third Olympic attempt.
The fact that he says it’s his first time shedding tears of joy is a key point, conveying just how moving the experience was.
It paints an image of breaking through a wall and moving forward, as if the view before him has opened up and expanded.
Because Nari-chan was there, we were able to come.Ryuichi Kihara
These are the words that Ryuichi Kihara conveyed to his former pairs partner, Narumi Takahashi, after winning a medal.
In the pairs free skate at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympics, Japan’s Ryuichi Kihara and Riku Miura won the gold medal.
Because they had mistakes in the short program and a medal seemed unlikely, their dramatic comeback in the free was thrilling, wasn’t it? Commentator Narumi Takahashi felt the same way and was moved throughout.
In the midst of that, hearing these words of gratitude would make it even more emotional—enough to bring one to tears.
It was a wonderful, memorable quote that showed us that the bond remains unchanged even after they’re no longer skating as a pair.
It’s so heavy, and everything up to now is crammed in.Mari Fukada
These are the words of Mari Fukada, who won the gold medal in women’s snowboard slopestyle, conveying her emotions as she looks back on her hard work.
The key point is the “weight” of the gold medal—not a simple physical weight, but the weight of all her experiences and the gratitude she feels for those who supported her, all packed into that medal.
You can also feel the sense of release that comes from finally turning all her effort into results.
It’s a message that seems to express emotions welling up little by little, as she gradually realizes that it was precisely that weight that led to her achievement.
Unless one has eaten bread with tears, one cannot know the taste of life.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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These are words that appear in Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who was active as a poet in Germany.
They speak to the idea that life is not composed only of joyous times, but also includes deep sorrow and loneliness, and that it is precisely these experiences that lead to the richness of life.
It expresses that life’s depth is revealed through negatives such as sadness, suffering, and solitude—that they are not merely bad.
It also suggests that rather than stopping and seeing suffering as something purely negative, it is important to move forward from it.
If you don’t give up on yourself, there is no such thing as losing in life.Shigeta Saitō
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These are the words of Shigeta Saito, a psychiatrist who inspired many, giving us the courage to move forward when we feel like giving up in the face of hardship.
He tells us that what matters after a major setback is how we rise again, and that as long as we keep moving forward, the path to victory will come into view.
Defeat is sealed only when we give up and stop; therefore, we must keep going so that doesn’t happen.
It’s a memorable quote that rallies a heart on the verge of breaking in adversity and reminds us to believe in ourselves.
Happiness is always decided by your own heart.Mitsuo Aida
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These are the words of Mitsuo Aida, who was active as a poet and calligrapher, that resonate especially when you find yourself wondering whether you are truly happy.
He speaks to us, saying that whether we feel any event as happiness or unhappiness depends on our own hearts, not on someone else’s judgment.
It also feels like a call to see things positively—if we keep thinking on the bright side, even ordinary days can turn into something fulfilling.
It’s a quote we want to remember on anxious days, one that helps turn our feelings forward.
There is only one way to succeed: never give up.Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos, who founded a global company and transformed the nature of business, left words that convey his unwavering resolve—accepting failure and criticism without stopping.
When studying, there are times when results don’t show, and you may question the meaning of your efforts.
However, only those who choose not to give up can move on to the next stage.
As long as you don’t quit halfway, your experiences will surely accumulate into strength.
This quote teaches us the importance of valuing consistency over results and committing with resolve.
Let those who wish to leave, leave.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.
Love is not about how much we give, but about how much compassion we pour into it.Mother Teresa
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This is a quote from Mother Teresa, a saint of the Catholic Church, an honorary citizen of the United States, and the founder of the Missionaries of Charity.
It is wonderful to give something to others with love.
But if it is done for self-satisfaction, the other person will not receive your kindness as love.
To feel love, what matters is how much compassion is present.
The moment giving becomes the purpose or the means, what you give will no longer be joy or happiness, but loneliness and sorrow.
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.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.
