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

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

When we reach the major milestone of graduation, it’s natural to feel both excitement and anxiety about the life ahead.

At times like these, reading quotes left by great figures may gently give you a push forward.

The courage to chase your dreams, the strength to overcome hardships, the nudge to take on new challenges… The profound messages contained in these quotes will support you as you take your next step.

In this article, we introduce inspiring quotes perfect for the graduation moment.

You’re sure to find words that will light your future!

Quotes to accompany the departure that is graduation: words that will give you courage for the life ahead (21–30)

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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English

Believe in yourself (Jibun o shinjite)NEW!

These words convey the importance of not doubting your own potential, especially when you’re swayed by uncertainty or anxiety.

It’s common for high school students to lose confidence by comparing themselves to others or to second-guess their choices.

Even so, the experiences and effort you’ve accumulated remain firmly within you.

Believing in yourself will give you the courage to take on your next challenge.

Even on days when things don’t go as planned, each step you take is genuine growth.

This is a quote that will encourage graduates as they move forward into the future.

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Never give up (Please don’t ever give up)NEW!

These words remind us of the importance of believing in ourselves and holding our ground precisely when we face difficulties.

In high school life, some may have worked hard at studying or club activities without seeing results, and felt like giving up along the way.

Even if the time you kept going through tough moments doesn’t immediately show results, it is surely becoming your strength.

The more you persist, the more the view changes, and the more your self-trust deepens.

This quote supports a mindset of moving forward step by step by refusing to give up in any situation.

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Famous quote

If you can change yourself, the world will change too.NEW!Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi, known as the Father of Indian independence.

The words left by the man who led the independence movement by advocating nonviolence and civil disobedience convey the importance of reexamining our own ways of thinking and behavior before trying to change our surroundings or other people.

Many of us likely struggled with relationships and situations during high school life.

Amid those challenges, there must have been moments when changing our perspective or actions just a little led to a positive shift in our feelings or relationships.

It is a quote that reveals the essence of growth and is worth remembering in any situation.

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proverb

Easier done than said.NEW!

Giving birth is easier than worrying about it. (Equivalent to: It's easier done than said / Fear is greater than the danger.)

Easier done than said.NEW!

This four-character idiom shows that things often go more smoothly when you actually take action rather than keep worrying.

You’ve probably had times when you imagined failure before even trying and couldn’t take a step forward.

But once you took that first step, you may have realized it wasn’t as hard as you thought.

By acting, your anxiety gradually shrinks, and you become aware of your own potential.

When you move without overthinking, new vistas open up.

It’s a quote that gives a gentle push to high school students standing at the threshold of a new chapter in their lives.

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proverb

Practice makes perfect.NEW!

Practice makes perfect. #shorts #Trivia #Proverb

Practice makes perfect.NEW!

This proverb teaches the importance of not only understanding something as knowledge but also taking action and gaining experience.

You’ve likely faced many moments of confusion when trying something for the first time—studying, club activities, or relationships.

The more you think about it, the more anxious you may feel, but by actually taking action, you gradually build confidence.

It’s the experiences—including failures—that truly become your strength.

The time you spend stepping forward without fearing challenges will surely serve you well in the future.

It’s a quote that encourages the courage to act.

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