Quotes that accompany the departure called graduation—words that will give you courage for the life ahead.

Do not anticipate difficulties. Do not trouble your mind over things that may never happen. Always keep sunshine in your heart.Benjamin Franklin

Do you know the word “kuyu” (groundless fears)? It comes from a story in ancient China about a person from the state of Qi who worried, “What if the sky collapses on us?” Its meaning is that unnecessary worries are unnecessary.

Different as East and West may be, there’s something in it that resonates with Benjamin Franklin’s words, isn’t there? Speaking of Franklin, he’s famous for the episode where he flew a kite and proved that thunderclouds are electrically charged.

He didn’t spend time “looking for reasons not to do something,” like “What if I get electrocuted?” or “What if I die?” Trying new things is scary, but I want to cherish that spirit of challenge he had.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.Albert Einstein

Einstein, who kept making numerous discoveries with knowledge and insights that went far beyond the ordinary—such as special relativity and the fluctuation–dissipation theorem—is also famous for that playful photo with his tongue sticking out.

Even someone like Einstein surely achieved many successes only after repeated trials and errors and failures.

I believe this quote speaks to the importance of perseverance and of continuing to try.

Even if you stumble in a new environment after graduation, I hope you’ll remember these words and always keep moving forward.

God doesn’t want us to succeed. He just wants us to try.Mother Teresa

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Mother Teresa, also known as the founder of the Missionaries of Charity, is remembered for her lifelong dedication to peace.

Here is a thought-provoking quote from this great figure, who tirelessly worked for world peace, about the nature of challenge.

It tells us that challenges are given by God—that success is not the goal; rather, there is value in the act of challenging itself.

These words teach us that in life, it is not about striving for success alone, but about moving forward by learning from our challenges.

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The greatest risk in life is not taking any risks.Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg, who launched Facebook while attending Harvard University—one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

His debates with Elon Musk on X also drew worldwide attention.

His quotes are sure to gently push you forward as you graduate and set off into a new world.

Sometimes, out of an excessive focus on avoiding risk—thinking “What if I fail?” or “I don’t want to draw criticism”—you may lose sight of your true goal.

“Beyond risk lies success!” If you ever feel intimidated by something new, remember these words.

If you have a clear dream and a clear purpose—if you hold on to them firmly—the way forward will surely open.Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi, often called the Father of India, is also famous for having fought against British colonial rule through “nonviolence and noncooperation.” By the way, Mahatma means “great soul” in Sanskrit.

To confront injustice without violence—what immense courage that must have required! His words remind us anew of the importance of dreams in life.

Even if we waver at times, as long as our ultimate goal is clear, the path will naturally connect.

I hope this famous quote becomes a source of strength for your dreams.

Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw, an Irish man of letters and playwright, is known for representative works such as Pygmalion.

Here is a famous quote from Shaw, who left behind such diverse achievements, that seems to convey his view of what life is.

It is expressed not with a passive attitude of finding, but with an active attitude of creating, telling us that it is important to build ourselves through various experiences.

These words clearly teach us the importance of having our own dreams and goals and steadily walking toward them.

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There’s no need to look back. In front of you, there are countless paths to take.Lu Xun

Lu Xun, who was both a Chinese novelist and thinker, is best known for works such as The True Story of Ah Q.

This is a famous quote in which Lu Xun’s side as a thinker strongly comes through, one that seems to teach us how to walk through life.

As we go on living, we tend to look back on the past, but this quote tells us that instead we should turn our eyes to the road that stretches out ahead.

It conveys a positive message, calling on us to focus on the future rather than the past.

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It’s never too late to become the person you wanted to be.George Eliot

It is never too late to be who you might have been. — George Eliot #Quote

Many of us have probably given up on what we wanted to do, thinking, “There’s no point starting something new now,” or “It’s too late to chase my dreams.” But the British writer George Eliot told us that this isn’t the way to think.

She said it’s never too late to start pursuing your ideals.

To all the graduates, I hope you won’t limit your own potential—when you feel inspired, take action.

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Do not avoid the difficult path. You must move forward if you want to reach your destination.Katherine Anne Porter

These are the words of Katherine Anne Porter, an American writer born in 1890.

After contracting tuberculosis at a young age, she set her sights on becoming a writer and went on to publish many works over the course of her life.

Considering the way she lived, her words carry even more weight.

To reach your dreams and goals, you must face hardships and overcome them rather than run away.

These words are sure to be helpful to graduates taking their first new step forward.

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Any human being can do more than they think.Henry Ford

Henry Ford, the founder of the American automaker Ford Motor Company, is a great industrialist often called the “automobile king.” Here is a famous quote that captures how he kept pushing forward, giving courage to those who fear failure.

It clearly conveys the importance of taking the first step while also emphasizing the hidden potential within each of us.

It tells us not to set our own limits, but to believe in our possibilities and pursue them with integrity.

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