[Quotes and Sayings About Horses] Words that resonate with the heart. Deep, profound lines spoken by great figures and jockeys.

Becoming a cow is absolutely necessary. We tend to want to become horses, but we can hardly manage to become cows.Soseki Natsume

This is a famous quote by Natsume Sōseki, who was active as a novelist in the Meiji era and is known for works such as “I Am a Cat” and “Botchan.” It comes from a letter Sōseki wrote to a disciple, using the image of a cow to express the importance of persevering steadily over time.

Many people seek quick results like a horse, but he tells us that better outcomes await those who advance slowly and steadily like a cow.

Even if results don’t come as hoped, these words suggest that you’re still in the midst of your journey, and they can be an encouragement to believe in yourself.

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Horses run, flowers bloom, people write, all for the sake of becoming themselves.Soseki Natsume

These are words by Natsume Soseki, known as the author of “I Am a Cat” and “Botchan.” It’s a quote that feels very fitting for him as a novelist.

Through this line, you can sense that for Soseki, the act of writing was synonymous with living itself.

People tend to worry about appearances and evaluations and lose sight of themselves.

It may seem easier, yet it can leave you feeling as if you’ve wandered into darkness.

I think this is a wonderful quote that prompts us to ask anew what we truly want to do and how we wish to live, and that gives a gentle push to those who wish to be true to themselves.

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The reason the winning horse is always beautiful is none other than that it is blessed by fortune.Shūji Terayama

These are the words of Shuji Terayama, who left behind many famous sayings about horse racing.

Many people find racehorses beautiful, don’t they? From their bloodlines to their training, horses that are raised with great care are breathtakingly beautiful.

And when a horse is a winner, that beauty stands out even more.

I’m not sure exactly what kind of ‘luck’ this quote refers to, but such horses may be destined to be loved by the heavens and to captivate people.

It’s often said that even for us humans, having luck on our side is necessary for success.

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A good horse is hard to handle, but precisely because it is a good horse, it can run far without being daunted by heavy loads.Mozi

These are words from Mozi, a philosopher active during China’s Warring States period, expressing his view on cultivating talent.

In this saying, he likens a person’s talent to a horse: the more talented someone is, the harder they are to handle, and the more important it is to nurture them with care.

To help many people fully demonstrate their abilities, it is crucial to discern each individual’s skills and personality and to adopt a supportive, attentive approach.

This message invites us to consider how we should engage with people’s individuality and how we can enable them to thrive.

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What makes a horse run fast also makes it tire quickly.William Shakespeare

These are the words of William Shakespeare, who created numerous works that have endured through the ages, such as Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.

There are times when handling things quickly is important.

However, if we focus too much on speed, we may end up exhausted, reducing our efficiency, or even falling ill and being forced to stop working.

While prioritizing speed can be important, these words seem to teach us that what truly matters most is accomplishing things steadily and reliably.

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It takes neither time nor effort to make a horse run in the direction it wants to go.Abraham Lincoln

These are words of wisdom from Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, who left us many famous sayings such as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” It’s hard work to grip a horse’s reins and try to make it run in the direction you want.

But if you let the horse go where it wants and do as it wishes, both the horse and the rider can move smoothly without any struggle.

This saying seems to ask whether, rather than clinging to a fixed method, allowing ourselves to do what we truly want might actually be the shortest path to success and achieving our goals.

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A good bow is hard to string, and a good horse is hard to ride.Mozi

It is a saying by an ancient Chinese thinker meaning that a fine bow is hard to string and a fine horse is hard to ride, but if used well, they can achieve exceptionally great results.

In other words, it’s difficult to manage outstanding talent, yet when managed skillfully, their abilities can be fully brought out to achieve major success.

It’s a famous quote related to how supervisors should think about managing their subordinates in a company.

While having only poor-performing subordinates is a problem, to all the managers cultivating excellent people—thank you for your daily efforts.