Resonates with the heart! Memorable quotes left by great figures of Japan (61–70)
Other people’s rulers and your own ruler each have different measurements, don’t they?Mitsuo Aida
This is a famous quote about values by Mitsuo Aida, a poet born in the Taisho era.
We want to avoid worrying about others’ opinions so much that we can’t be ourselves, or feeling angry and thinking, “Why won’t they even do this for me?” When you recall these words at such times, you realize that each person’s values are different, and that you shouldn’t be overly discouraged by others’ evaluations, nor should you judge others solely by your own values.
These words clearly and forcefully express the mindset behind how one acts as a politician.
While it’s necessary to consider outward-facing matters, they convey a stance that Japan comes first and that decisions should be based on whether they benefit the people.
By presenting a clear criterion—whether the policies under consideration serve the national interest—it seems to lead to a simpler direction and a greater sense of speed.
In any case, the words embody the fundamentals and attitude of a politician: a commitment to improving the lives of the people and the country.
Saying it must be this way just because it’s been that way for only 50 or 100 years is strange; I want to try absolutely everything without taboos.Kimi Onoda
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These words express a political stance: that even things that have remained unchanged must be revised in step with the times.
They convey the will to question what has long been taken for granted and left untouched, and to push forward for a better future.
They also suggest that even institutions preserved for 50 or 100 years are not so significant when compared to the magnitude of contemporary change, and that it is crucial to question them.
You can sense an assertive posture as a politician, and a conviction to do everything possible for a better future.
The strength to protect what should be protected and to change what should be changedKimi Onoda
Kimi Onoda’s Resolve: The Strength to Protect What Must Be Protected and Change What Must Be Changed
These words present a vision for what politics should strive to be and convey a message to make Japan’s future better.
It’s also upheld as Ms.
Onoda’s slogan and reflects what conservatism ought to be.
It argues that we should not only preserve but also change what truly needs changing, because that is essential for a better society.
At times, we must take a reform-minded stance to firmly eliminate injustice, expressing a politician’s foundational commitment to making a country where honest people can live more easily.
Japanese children are Japan’s treasure, aren’t they?Kimi Onoda
“Japan’s treasure is Japan’s children, isn’t it?” — LDP lawmaker Kimi Onoda
These words, delivered in a response urging the Prime Minister to invest in people, express a view on what truly deserves priority.
They convey that the younger generations will carry Japan’s future, and that supporting them is directly tied to the nation’s tomorrow.
The statement strongly emphasizes the need to invest robustly in children and students, starting with enhanced education.
While acknowledging the value of supporting international students, it also suggests a sense of prioritization—asking that Japan’s own students be considered first.
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These are words from Ms.
Onoda, who was supporting a candidate in the LDP presidential election, clearly expressing her approach to communication and thinking.
Among supporters, there are sometimes messages that try to drag the opponent down, but she suggests that this is not a good direction for support; rather, it’s more important to communicate the candidate’s strengths.
She also conveys that having supporters who resort to insults leaves a bad impression, so it’s essential to think carefully about how to show support.
It’s a statement that reveals a strong core: she intends to highlight strengths without disparaging others.
I believe that insisting something can be done, when anyone can see it cannot, is plainly being dishonest to the public.Katsuya Okada
There are many politicians who, when running for office, line up a lot of pretty promises they can’t possibly keep in an attempt to get elected.
And after they win, does politics change? No, of course it doesn’t.
In that case, wouldn’t a politician like Mr.
Okada, who presents an honest middle ground, be more trustworthy? If refraining from dishonest pipe dreams and speaking only about what can truly be done is used as evidence of his sincerity, then isn’t that a good thing in its own right?
No matter how tough the situation, in the end the only thing that supports you is your ‘aspiration’ (your guiding purpose).Sanae Takaichi
These words express the idea that politicians should move forward with conviction, and that it is precisely that aspiration which gives them the strength to face hardships.
When you consider that they likely come from someone who has been a politician for a long time and experienced difficulties, you can sense how strong their resolve must have been.
Conversely, it can also be read to mean that politicians without conviction cannot endure, so their years of activity may reflect the strength of their convictions.
It also makes you want to pay attention to what kind of aspiration it was that gave them the power to overcome so many struggles.
They say you can change this. The key to changing it rests in your palm, in your hand. You have the power to change it.Taro Yamamoto
While asserting the desire to transform a country overflowing with suffering, these words call on the people to exercise the power that everyone possesses to bring about change.
In Japan, where elections are held, the ultimate authority lies with citizens who hold the vote, and the message is that with that power, we can change society.
It conveys that to improve a struggling economy, we must change the nation and its politics—and that each person holds the power to do so.
It also feels like a call for cooperation: let’s combine our power—the power of our votes—to make society better.
These words express the motivation and conviction of someone aiming to become a politician: that a nation and its politics should fundamentally support its people, and that the current reality—where this is not the case—must be changed.
They convey a passionate realization upon learning about the suffering of people they hadn’t known about before, and a sense that politics needs to be transformed.
The message also communicates a desire to change politics for oneself and for the many who are suffering, and a call for support to achieve that goal.
Because these sentiments are voiced alongside lamentations about the present situation, the determination to bring about change feels even stronger.
