If you know them, they might become beacons that light your life’s path: a collection of memorable quotes.

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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.

In life, worries never seem to end—whether it’s the busyness of each day or anxieties about the future.

At times like these, having something to serve as a guiding star might help you move forward along the path you believe in without hesitation.

With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of memorable quotes.

From sayings that remind you of what truly matters to words that meet you where you are, you’re sure to find something that resonates with your current state of mind.

I hope you’ll recall them whenever you stumble and feel unable to take another step.

Could knowing these become beacons that light your life? A collection of memorable quotes (141–150)

The key to making your dreams come true is to want them like crazy.Kansai Yamamoto

Kansai Yamamoto, famous for being the first Japanese designer to stage a fashion show in London.

Doing anything “for the first time” takes tremendous energy.

His London show created a stir, and he went on to expand his career to the Paris and New York collections.

These words feel like a gentle scolding, telling us that just thinking “I wish this would happen” or “Wouldn’t it be nice if that happened” isn’t enough.

While this attitude may not entirely fit the Japanese temperament, sometimes it’s important to push forward with hunger—more hunger.

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Precisely because we’re serious, we run into walls.Shuzo Matsuoka

This is a famous quote by former professional tennis player Shuzo Matsuoka.

When you think of Shuzo Matsuoka, you probably picture a hot-blooded, passionate figure whose very presence fires up our hearts.

This quote could only have come from someone like him, who never cuts corners and tackles everything with total seriousness.

When you’re working hard and continuing to challenge yourself toward your dreams and goals, you’re bound to hit a wall at some point.

In those moments, remember these words.

They’ll help you trust yourself and believe you can overcome it.

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God will properly prepare the future.Kazuo Inamori

Kazuo Inamori, the founder of Kyocera and the entrepreneur known for launching DDI, which later became KDDI, is often called a management guru and remains highly respected by many executives and businesspeople.

Before the quote in question, he says, “To those who always keep a bright outlook and continue to make efforts.” In other words, efforts made while suffering are hard to sustain and therefore unlikely to come to fruition, whereas if you can work hard with a cheerful, positive mindset, you can keep it up—and success will follow.

It’s a statement that makes you reflect on how to approach your dreams and goals.

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