A bacteriologist known for his portrait on the 1,000-yen bill! Inspiring quotes from Hideyo Noguchi that will save your life

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

Hideyo Noguchi was a distinguished figure known for publishing numerous papers as a bacteriologist and for being featured on the 1,000-yen banknote since 2004.

He passed away in Accra, Republic of Ghana, due to yellow fever—the very disease he was researching—showing that he was a physician working on the front lines of medicine.

This time, we’ve compiled a list of memorable quotes left by Hideyo Noguchi.

The words of this great person, who achieved worldwide success despite living with a disability, are sure to resonate with anyone who feels they are at rock bottom right now.

A bacteriologist famed for his portrait on the 1,000-yen note! Life-saving quotes by Hideyo Noguchi (11–20)

Being a person with a disability is not a problem in academia.Hideyo Noguchi

These words convey the message that physical disabilities are irrelevant to learning.

Hideyo Noguchi suffered severe burns as a child and lost the full use of his left hand, yet he overcame that hardship to become a world-renowned bacteriologist.

What matters in scholarship is not the state of one’s body, but the will and effort to keep seeking knowledge.

It’s not others who impose limits on us, but our own minds.

There is no need to give up because of a disability; in fact, great achievements await beyond the challenges we overcome.

This is a famous saying that nurtures a spirit of challenge at all times.

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