To my present self! Memorable, uplifting words and the source of courage to change myself

Happiness is more often earned through effort than given.Saneatsu Mushanokōji

Happiness is more often gained through effort than given. #Quote #SaneatsuMushakoji #WordsThatHitHome #Motivation #DailyPost

Saneatsu Mushanokōji was a novelist who also wore the hats of poet, playwright, and painter, and is known for creating humanistic literature.

From his famous quote, “Happiness is more often gained through effort than given,” we can learn the importance of taking action.

Indeed, we tend to treasure and feel more attached to what we obtain through our own efforts than to what simply falls into our laps.

While there may be cases where one becomes happy without doing anything, this saying teaches us that by making an effort, we can attain even greater happiness.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Go where you want to go. Otherwise, you’ll never find an answer. Who cares what anyone says?Naoto Sawamura

Tatsuro’s rival in love in the first half.

In fact, Sawamura also proposes to Kaoru, but she curtly turns him down, saying, “I just can’t forget my ex….” Believe it or not, a young Riki Takeuchi plays the role with a very refreshing charm.

Once Tatsuro and Kaoru get engaged, he becomes a great supporter of the two—honestly, it’s a really good part.

I’d love people who are struggling in love to say this line.

After all, the thought of “What if I confess and it doesn’t work out?” often ends up blocking the path to love’s success!

If you’re afraid of criticism, you can’t change anything.Sanae Takaichi

These are words Ms.

Takaichi said in an interview that express her stance on what politicians ought to do.

She argues that taking on major reforms is a necessary attitude for politicians, and that if they fear criticism, those reforms cannot move forward.

It’s a statement that conveys a determination to push ahead—listening to both support and criticism while steering politics toward a better future.

The very fact that she dares to say this suggests she is striving to change something.

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There’s no such thing as a person who’s liked by everyone in this world. After all, there will always be people who dislike those who are liked by everyone.Keiko Hanamori

These words convey a truth that applies to society as a whole and sharply capture the realities of human relationships.

People naturally seek recognition from others, but it is impossible to be liked by everyone, and it is only natural that some will feel jealousy or resentment toward someone loved by all.

By accepting this harsh reality, Keiko Hanamori shows that we can live without being swayed by others’ evaluations.

Rather than striving for perfection, we should value those who support us and emphasize the importance of being ourselves.

It is a quote that lightens life in a society where human relationships can be difficult.

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It wasn’t by chance that we made it back alive. This is our mission.Sandwich Man

These are words from Sandwichman, a comedy duo from Sendai, that express a determination to keep moving forward.

The key point is that at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake, they happened to be in Kesennuma, Miyagi—one of the disaster areas—while filming a TV show.

They convey what it means that they survived: being alive in that place was both fate and a mission, and they believe they are called to walk forward and pass on the story to the future.

You can feel their love for their hometown and their resolve to carry it on their shoulders as they move ahead.

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