Recommended as life tips! A collection of short, memorable quotes from great figures
Many people who have achieved great things throughout human history have left behind quotes that symbolize their legacy.
These words often capture their guiding principles or philosophies, and many can serve as hints for living well even in the modern day.
Here, we present a selection of short yet profound quotations left by great figures.
Whether you have dreams and goals, or are troubled or uncertain about something, you’re sure to find words that fit your situation.
Please use them as a reference.
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Recommended as life tips! A collection of short, memorable quotes from great figures (71–80)
Doing nothing that is of no use.Miyamoto Musashi
Takehiko Inoue’s smash-hit manga Vagabond is a work that puts the spotlight on two figures: Musashi Miyamoto and Kojiro Sasaki.
Although it’s still ongoing, its character portrayals are remarkable—so much so that they almost make you feel the climactic duel awaiting them at the end no longer matters.
What’s depicted isn’t merely the two men’s lives, but their very way of living.
These words from Musashi remind me of the episode in the manga where he briefly engages in farming.
In the end, it’s you yourself who decides what is useful and what isn’t; thinking that way makes these words resonate even more deeply.
Take the sky as a road, and see the road as the sky.Miyamoto Musashi
An unexpectedly popular character from the manga Fist of the North Star is Juuza of the Clouds.
His free-spirited personality must have made him a beloved figure.
When you’re going to school or work every day, there are days when everything just feels unbearable.
You might even want to quit living a life that runs on rails someone else laid down.
At times like that, please remember these words from Musashi.
They’ll make your heart take wing and give you the feeling you can walk your path freely.
“It’s up to you to decide how you live.” It almost feels as if he’s gently teaching us even that.
Those who do not advance will surely retreat, and those who do not retreat will surely advance.Yukichi Fukuzawa
These are words left by Yukichi Fukuzawa, author of “An Encouragement of Learning,” who had a profound impact on Japanese education and thought.
They express a truth about life: if we stop striving to move forward, even maintaining the status quo becomes difficult.
He emphasized the importance of continual progress for both individuals and society, calling for a steadfast commitment to learning and challenge.
This philosophy remains relevant today, conveying that sustained growth and action lead to new opportunities and achievements.
It is widely known as a famous saying that underscores the importance of the will to keep advancing without fearing stagnation.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.Laozi
Laozi, the founder of Taoism—one of China’s three major religions—and the thinker known as the author of the Tao Te Ching.
Laozi left many famous sayings, and this one can be called a lesson for life.
If you wish to accomplish something, you must steadily accumulate small efforts—that is what it teaches us.
Why not make these words your motto and aim for success by moving forward little by little? If you keep at it, you will find yourself among the successful.
Imagination without action has no meaning.Charles Chaplin
Have you ever thought, “I want to be like that,” or “I want to try something like this”? Taking that first step from there is important.
There’s a famous quote by Charlie Chaplin: “Imagination means nothing without doing.” Nothing changes by merely imagining and thinking.
It’s a saying that reminds us some things only become clear when we take action.
Whatever it is, set a goal and try moving toward it by deciding what concrete steps to take—you might discover a whole new world.
Worry is the worst poison for the stomach.Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel, who established the Nobel Prize and is the namesake of the award, is also known as the chemist who invented dynamite.
When we have worries or anxieties, it’s common to get a stomachache.
Many people may find that stress has led to gastritis or even a stomach ulcer before they realized it.
It’s important to identify potential problems and plan countermeasures, but let’s avoid excessive worrying.
Try to stay positive and think, “It’ll work out somehow.”
Love is eventually healed by another love.John Dryden
John Dryden was an English poet who also left behind many works as a critic and playwright.
Among his major works is the poem “Annus Mirabilis,” which is famous in part for its length of 1,216 lines.
These words of his about love are sure to comfort you when romance doesn’t go well.
When consoling someone heartbroken, an ordinary person might say something like, “There are plenty of fish in the sea,” but in the hands of a poet, it becomes something so beautiful.
Shifting your feelings toward the next love right away can be hard, but I hope you’ll take these words about love as a guide.