Quotations to include in words of farewell: moving messages from great figures
Many of you may be thinking of offering heartfelt parting words to someone important before you say goodbye.
Even the great figures who left their mark on history shared moving words at moments of departure.
In this article, we introduce a collection of heartwarming quotes perfect for those precious moments before parting.
Alongside your own words, these gems left by great individuals will gently encourage those setting off on their journey.
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Quotations to include in words of farewell: Inspiring messages from great figures (11–20)
Anyone who follows their own path is a hero.Hermann Hesse
Hermann Hesse, a writer who produced many works depicting a gentle way of life and who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
His famous quote, “Anyone who follows their own path is a hero,” is a message that gives a push to those setting out on a new journey, isn’t it? No matter what you aim for or what kind of life you choose to lead, these words affirm that anyone who follows the path they have chosen is a hero, and many people may find courage in that.
It’s an uplifting quote that I recommend as a send-off message, one that can save the heart.
Unless you try building a tall tower, a new horizon won’t come into view.Junichiro Kawaguchi
Junichiro Kawaguchi, an aerospace engineer who also served as director of the Secretariat of the Strategic Headquarters for Space Policy in the Cabinet Secretariat, once said, “Unless you try to build a tall tower, you won’t see a new horizon.” This famous quote emphasizes the importance of continuing to grow.
People can only focus on what they can see from their current vantage point and cannot imagine beyond that.
However, when we accomplish something, a new landscape opens up, and our dreams and goals evolve.
It’s a message that encourages those setting off on a new path and teaches an important way of thinking.
It’s never too late to set your aspirations.Stanley Baldwin
Stanley Baldwin, a British businessman who served as a Conservative politician and held multiple ministerial posts, served as prime minister three times in 1923.
His famous quote, “It is never too late to be what you might have been,” likely resonates all the more with those who have grown older.
Society often prizes youthful energy, and it’s not uncommon to be written off as no longer useful once you pass a certain age.
Yet he reminds us that it’s always the right time in life to set an aspiration.
Younger generations might not fully grasp this yet, but it’s a message I’d like to offer as words of encouragement for the day when it will make sense to them.
In life, you have to make up your own mind and see it through.Taro Okamoto
Taro Okamoto, the artist who served as producer of the theme exhibitions at the 1970 World Exposition and is also known for creating the Tower of the Sun.
His famous quote, “Life is something you must resolve to live and carry through yourself,” conveys the importance of making up your mind.
We are all, to some extent, swayed by the words and actions of those around us.
However, unless we think and act for ourselves, we may lose sight of whose life we are living.
It is a message not to be forgotten—one I would like you to pass on as words of encouragement.
A new path opens for those who embark on a new beginning.Mitsuo Aida
The poet Mitsuo Aida, whose works feature simple poems written in a distinctive hand, is loved across generations.
His famous words, “For those who make a new start, a new path will open,” remind us of something obvious yet easily forgotten.
Nothing moves forward or changes unless we begin.
What matters is taking that first step—no matter how small—and perhaps that is what he means by a new world.
True to the words themselves, this is a message to be given to anyone embarking on a new beginning.
Being honest doesn’t necessarily lead to having many friends. But it always leads to having true friends.John Lennon
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John Lennon, who raced through life with love and peace.
Not only through the Beatles and his other musical endeavors, but also through his anti-war efforts and persistent advocacy for peace, he left precious shards of his spirit.
Just imagining what he might be doing if he were alive in today’s Reiwa era is thrilling, isn’t it? His words about friendship are especially meaningful.
As the English saying goes, “A friend in need is a friend indeed,” the idea that a friend in a pinch is a true friend seems to be universal.
You’ll likely have many new encounters at a new workplace or school, but be careful not to settle for superficial relationships.
Spring comes to all living beings. Keep hope.Solid Snake
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The words of Solid Snake—the legendary soldier from the Metal Gear Solid series, a work that portrays war and humanity—embody an attitude of never losing hope even in the harshest circumstances.
Because they come from someone who has survived countless battlefields, they carry real weight.
The start of a new chapter in life brings anxiety alongside anticipation, but a turning point comes to everyone.
Even if you can’t see it now, spring will arrive as long as you keep moving forward—this message will quietly support your heart.
It’s a quote that gently gives you the strength to go on.
Dreams—nothing else creates the future.Victor Hugo
I wonder what I’ll become in the future.
Isn’t this something everyone thinks about at least once? The answer can be found in Victor Hugo’s famous words.
The future is, in other words, what lies ahead.
No one knows what your future will be.
But one thing can be stated clearly: its creator is you.
Your dreams, goals, and ideals will guide your path and shape your future.
So please don’t forget to keep holding on to your dreams.
The story begins here.Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka, the manga artist behind many masterpieces such as Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, and Princess Knight, is also known as a physician who graduated from what is now Osaka University’s School of Medicine.
The quote he left us is perfect for the graduation season, when we often feel lonely.
You may be leaving the place you’ve grown accustomed to, but your life is just beginning.
From that very moment, a new story starts.
Keep this quote close to your heart, and don’t hesitate to try again and again as you walk a path toward a story you can truly be satisfied with.
98% of our worries are needlessMasahiro Fujimura
Masahiro Fujimura, renowned as a charismatic figure in the marketing world, has also published books on the method of selling experiences.
Don’t you think these words resonate with many people? When we want to take action but can’t, it’s usually because of risks, the future, and other worries.
However, Mr.
Fujimura says that 98% of those worries are needless.
In other words, overthinking won’t help.
No matter how much you think, your anxiety will never drop to zero, so believe that you’ll be okay and keep moving forward.