Just remembering them fills you with courage! Striking quotes that touch the heart from great figures and famous people
The words of those who have achieved or mastered something can sometimes give us courage and hope, can’t they?
People who are striving toward their dreams and goals, or who are trying to face what truly matters, may feel this even more strongly.
This time, we’ve compiled a list of striking quotes by great and notable figures that we’d like such people to know.
Each one is powerful, yet gently guiding.
We hope you’ll recall them when you need a push forward or want to reconnect with your own heart.
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Just remembering them fills me with courage! Striking quotes that pierce the heart by great figures and famous people (71–80)
No success for those without dreams.Yoshida Shōin
Yoshida Shoin was a samurai of the Edo period and also an educator.
He founded the Shoka Sonjuku and is known for having mentored figures such as Ito Hirobumi and Takasugi Shinsaku.
His saying “Those without dreams cannot succeed” is actually part of a longer passage: “Those without dreams have no ideals; those without ideals have no plans; those without plans have no execution; those without execution have no success.
Therefore, those without dreams have no success.” These words teach us that to achieve our goals, we must first set them and then carry out the plans to accomplish them.
As you stretch yourself to broaden your horizons, it’s possible you’ll actually grow taller. That’s part of what makes life interesting.Saburō Shiroyama
This quote left by the novelist Saburō Jōyama teaches us the importance of taking on challenges.
Don’t you sometimes find yourself thinking with a narrow perspective? It’s easy to let yourself be carried along without broadening your view or attempting anything new.
But if you widen your perspective just a little, you may realize that what you face is easier to overcome than you thought.
When you stretch yourself to take on a challenge, you begin to see a different landscape—as if you’ve actually grown taller.
When you want to take that first step, remember these words.
Unless the whole world becomes happy, individual happiness is impossible.Kenji Miyazawa
These are words by Kenji Miyazawa, the poet and writer of children’s stories famous for the poem “Be Not Defeated by the Rain.” Kenji Miyazawa is also known for works such as Night on the Galactic Railroad, The Restaurant of Many Orders, and Matasaburo of the Wind.
All humans live by supporting one another.
Even if we feel as though we live on our own, it’s hard to completely separate ourselves from others.
In other words, unless those around us are happy and the entire world becomes happy, our own happiness cannot truly exist.
Not only do we want our own happiness, but we also want the people around us and people across the world to be happy—these are words to keep close to heart.
We came in with the resolve that even if we can realize just one or two policies that benefit the people, we will take all the criticism ourselves.Yuichiro Tamaki
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You can often feel the passion in Mr.
Tamaki’s messages, can’t you? A lack of interest in politics and distrust toward it are feelings that many citizens likely share today.
In that context, Mr.
Tamaki seeks to face the public head-on.
His words convey a genuine commitment to “politics for the people.” He has also clearly stated, “If it benefits the people, we will accept and confront criticism of our actions.” Listening to his passionate message makes you feel that Japan really might change.
Politics moves.Yuichiro Tamaki
News about a substantial increase in the income tax threshold has frequently appeared on TV and social media.
It will rise to 1.6 million yen in 2025 and to 1.78 million yen in 2026.
In addition, the provisional gasoline tax will be abolished, which should reduce the burden on drivers.
For more than a decade, neither the annual income threshold nor the gasoline-related burden had changed.
However, this is the result of persistent proposals by the Democratic Party for the People, led by Mr.
Tamaki, to increase take-home pay for citizens.
Many people may think that “politics never changes.” As Mr.
Tamaki says, continuing to push can move politics and bring reform—thinking that way makes the world feel brighter.
An indecisive leader can even be harmful.Yoshihide Suga
As prime minister, Yoshihide Suga pledged one million vaccinations a day and devoted his efforts to bringing COVID under control.
He declared he would practice politics for the people and was always someone who thought and acted on his own.
This statement truly reflects who he was.
When something goes wrong, the pressure on a leader who bears full responsibility is undoubtedly heavy.
But postponing decisions will not solve problems—if anything, it may create new ones.
What a leader must do is make decisions that no one else can.
This quote, I believe, expresses that firm resolve.
Without passion, no energy is born. Without energy, it’s the same as having nothing.
If you want to accomplish something, you need to pursue it with passion.
Without passion, you won’t feel motivated, and there’s no way you can keep running all the way to the goal.
That passion is the very energy that drives action.
If you can’t find passion, even exceptional talent or ability won’t be fully utilized.
If you want to achieve something great or live a fulfilling, wonderful life, please find something that ignites your passion.