Quotes from great figures that give us the power to live

If you don’t give up on yourself, there’s no such thing as “losing” in life.Shigeta Saitō

There is no such thing as 'losing' in life — Shigeo Saito

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Shigeta Saito, a psychiatrist who was also loved as an essayist, left many words that gently nestle close to the heart.

His words teach us the importance of continuing to believe in ourselves in any situation in life.

When we feel crushed by others’ judgments or the harshness of reality, it’s natural to feel like giving up.

In the end, the only person who can truly believe in your potential is you.

No matter how long it takes, as long as you don’t abandon yourself, defeat will not come in life.

It’s a memorable quote that conveys how the power of belief will sustain you.

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Today is the first day of the rest of your life.Charles Dederich

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Charles Dederich, founder of Synanon, an organization established in the United States to help people with drug addiction.

The famous quote, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life,” is a message that looks to the future rather than the past.

The idea that every day is full of opportunities to be reborn carries particular weight precisely because it comes from Dederich, who dedicated himself to supporting people struggling with addiction.

Thanks to its positivity, it’s a great quote to adopt as a personal motto.

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The goddess of fate favors those who act boldly.Niccolò Machiavelli

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Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian political thinker known for advocating a realist political theory that politics should be considered separately from religion and morality.

His famous saying, “Fortune favors the bold,” can give us courage to face challenges.

Those who do nothing will never encounter opportunities, but taking action brings change and progress—doesn’t it? It’s a message I hope people who lack confidence in their initiative will adopt as a personal motto.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I want to turn both the reality of the good and the reality of the bad into nourishment for what comes next.Naoko Takahashi

[Hospitality that resonates with the heart in brush calligraphy] I want to turn both the reality of the good and the reality of the bad into nourishment for what comes next.

Before the Sydney Olympics, when she trained at an altitude of 3,500 meters, some experts warned it was “dangerous.” She also reportedly agonized when hurtful articles claimed things like “Takahashi has gotten fat and can’t run anymore.” Beyond that, there were surely many worries that never made the headlines but came precisely because of her high profile.

Still, the ability to turn even such experiences into something positive—thinking, “If I can make this into some kind of nourishment…”—is unique to world-class athletes.

An ordinary person would probably brood and lose their energy, right?

Competence can be learned.Peter Drucker

When you’re in an organization, don’t you sometimes find yourself comparing yourself to people who are called “competent”? When we see someone who can do things we can’t, or things we never even imagined, anyone can start to lose confidence.

However, Peter Drucker teaches that “competence can be learned.” People who seem to have been competent from the start when viewed from the present may have acquired their abilities through unimaginable effort over the course of their lives and work.

It’s a quote that tells us people can change through effort and the way they approach things.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Take the sky as a road, and see the road as the sky.Miyamoto Musashi

An unexpectedly popular character from the manga Fist of the North Star is Juuza of the Clouds.

His free-spirited personality must have made him a beloved figure.

When you’re going to school or work every day, there are days when everything just feels unbearable.

You might even want to quit living a life that runs on rails someone else laid down.

At times like that, please remember these words from Musashi.

They’ll make your heart take wing and give you the feeling you can walk your path freely.

“It’s up to you to decide how you live.” It almost feels as if he’s gently teaching us even that.