Words I want to make my motto that always inspire me
A motto is something you keep close at hand or etch into your heart as a reminder to keep yourself in check.
It’s said that people used to choose them from proverbs, idioms, and four-character compounds, but in recent years many have adopted famous quotations from great figures as their mottos.
What matters is whether it serves as a compass for your life and something you can lean on.
So this time, I’ve put together a list of words and phrases you might want to use as your motto.
They’re drawn from a wide range of sources—historical figures, business leaders, athletes, and more—so be sure to take a look!
- Mottos that are sure to lift your spirits and keep you positive!
- Words from famous people that I’d like to adopt as my motto. Inspiring quotes that convey the power of words.
- Recommended as life tips! A collection of short, memorable quotes from great figures
- Quotes from great figures that give us the power to live
- Heartfelt! Inspiring Quotes Left by Great Figures of Japan
- Encouraging words that give you strength. Words you’ll want to share with those around you.
- Words that strongly push you forward and give you energy
- If you know them, they might become beacons that light your life’s path: a collection of memorable quotes.
- You can push a little further! Inspiring quotes from great figures to boost your study motivation
- Keep your favorite words close. A short collection of quotes that comfort the heart.
- Uplifting words by great figures and famous people that, despite their brevity, convey a sense of philosophy.
- You might even find your motto—short phrases that leave a lasting impression.
- A cool one-line message of support
Words I want to make my motto—ones that always spur me on (71–80)
Talent is something you let bloom; sense is something you polish!!!Toru Oikawa, Haikyu!!
This is a famous quote from Haikyu!!: “Talent is something you make bloom.
Sense is something you polish!!!” It conveys that even if you have talent, it’s meaningless unless you let it blossom, and that your sense or taste is useless unless you refine it.
Many people quit right away saying they have no talent, or give up saying they lack sense, but instead of wasting time saying such things, it’s better to seriously think about how you can improve even a little.
Rather than waiting for a miracle, stake everything and give it your all!Misato Katsuragi 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'
This is a famous quote from Misato Katsuragi, a character in the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Her belief—that it’s better to keep making efforts than to do nothing while waiting for a miracle—is profoundly insightful.
Even if you fail, your efforts won’t be wasted; conversely, perhaps miracles are granted only to those who strive.
Thinking that way makes you realize how truly important it is to think for yourself, try things out, and keep making an effort.
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.Walt Disney
Walt Disney was a businessman with many faces—an animation creator, animator, producer, film director, screenwriter, manga artist, voice actor, and entertainer.
His famous quote, “If you can dream it, you can do it,” carries special weight precisely because he founded The Walt Disney Company, which won worldwide popularity after many twists and turns.
Fundamentally, you can’t achieve anything without having a dream or a goal.
Because we can envision our dreams, we make the effort, and if we can picture it, this quote gives us the courage to believe we can make it real.
Words I want to make my motto—ones that always spur me on (81–90)
You can’t change other people or the past, but you can change yourself and the future.Eric Berne
Eric Berne, a Canadian psychiatrist known for proposing Transactional Analysis in 1957, once said, “You can’t change other people or the past, but you can change yourself and the future.” It’s a quote that makes you nod in recognition of its simple truth.
Indeed, it’s hard to change others through your efforts alone, and nothing can alter what has already happened.
But if you work at it, you can change yourself and shape what lies ahead from this moment on.
It’s a positive message that points us toward where to direct our efforts and sustains hope for the future.
The only people who never make mistakes are those who do nothing.Theodore Roosevelt
The 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, was renowned not only as a politician but also as a soldier, writer, hunter, explorer, and naturalist.
His famous quote, “The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything,” teaches us the importance of taking action.
It’s true that if you do nothing, you won’t make mistakes—but you also won’t gain anything.
When you take action, mistakes will happen; that very fact is proof that you tried to do something.
It’s a message that those who hesitate out of fear of failure especially need to hear—an uplifting quote that encourages a forward-looking mindset.
People stumble their way toward success.Mary Kay Ash
Mary Kay Ash, the entrepreneur known as the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics in the United States, once said, “People stumble toward success.” This quote teaches us that it’s only natural to stumble precisely because the path is difficult.
If we walk an easy, level road, we can move forward without change or hardship, but it’s hard to keep going the same way on a long and rugged journey.
People tend to feel broken or give up when they stumble, but if we can believe it’s because we’re on the right path, we may find the courage to hold our ground and push forward.
A person’s youth ends when they stop dreaming.Kurata Hyakuzō
When you’re tormented by feelings like “I’ve lost my goal” or “I don’t know what to do,” the line in the title is sure to strike a chord.
It’s a quote from Hyakuzō Kurata, author of the Taishō-era blockbuster play A Priest and His Disciple.
One can’t help but think of the fervent passion of his student days—an aspect of a writer who later had a profound influence on the literary world.
The essay containing that line, The Departure of Love and Cognition, is available on the online library Aozora Bunko, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out.
