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

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.

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

Mother Teresa's famous quote #God #Success #Challenge

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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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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There’s no bad ending—we’re still in the middle of it.NEW!Naoki Matayoshi

Naoki Matayoshi: “There is no bad ending; we are still in the middle.” #philosophyOfMind #quote #goodWords #collectionOfQuotes #humanPsychology #NaokiMatayoshi

Naoki Matayoshi, who has earned high acclaim in the world of expression—both as a comedian and as a novelist who won the Akutagawa Prize—shared a message in his commencement speech at Kindai University that suggests we don’t have to judge life by a single outcome.

In high school, there were likely times when your efforts didn’t pay off or when you fell short of the results you envisioned.

But those moments are not the end; they are merely steps in the process of moving forward.

It’s a quote that helps you view both your past path and your future in a positive light.

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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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