[Resonates with the Heart] Quotes That Keep You Going Anytime! Fiery Words That Push You Forward (101–110)
It’s okay. Let’s rebuild again.Akio Tadano
These are the words of Akio Tadano, who ran a ryokan in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture—words about moving forward with a positive spirit even in the face of hardship.
At the time, many interviews carried a heavy sense of gloom and featured questions that stoked anxiety, which is why the fact that he delivered these words with a smile drew so much attention.
They convey a powerful hope amid uncertainty—the sense that by keeping on and not standing still, a new path will open.
The impression is further strengthened by the fact that Mr.
Tadano actually rebuilt his ryokan, embodying the importance of facing forward, just as he said.
Earthquakes will strike again and again. To prevent severe damage, we will build parks and roads.Shinpei Gotō
I would like to introduce a famous quote left by Shinpei Goto: “Earthquakes will come again and again.
To prevent great damage, we must build parks and roads.” From this saying, one can sense his conviction to protect human life.
Shinpei Goto devoted himself to the reconstruction after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, making present-day Tokyo a city resilient to disasters.
Immediately after the earthquake, he became Minister of Home Affairs and then Minister for Reconstruction to rebuild Tokyo, which had suffered immense damage.
Along with the quote, he conceived reconstruction measures, but at the time he faced criticism from those around him.
It is said that enormous funds were required to put them into action, and landowners opposed the purchase of tracts that had been reduced to burned-out fields by the quake.
Although his budget was cut, Goto poured his efforts into building a disaster-resilient city.
Thanks to those efforts, Tokyo became stronger against earthquakes than it had been in the past.
Napoleon slept only three hours a night. There’s no reason I can’t accomplish what he could through effort.Hideyo Noguchi
These words express a strong resolve not to set limits on one’s effort.
Even great figures achieved success through extraordinary, sustained effort, and there is no reason we cannot do the same—this is the determination embedded here.
Of course, not everyone needs to push themselves on short sleep, but when you feel tempted to slack off, recalling this saying will naturally sharpen your focus.
Effort matters more than talent, and you can accumulate as much of it as you choose.
It’s a quote that gives you the power to go beyond your limits.
To win, you can only get closer to the best.Sota Fujii
A quote that pierces Sota Fujii’s heart
Sota Fujii’s skill is undeniable, but that doesn’t mean he can win every time.
Not just in shogi—there’s no such thing as a guaranteed victory—and a single bad move can completely change the flow of a game.
To win, it’s about how close you can get to the best possible play… That’s very difficult, but it’s important to bring out the very best within yourself in any situation.
Even if you make mistakes or fail, remember these words, keep fighting without giving up until the end, and seize the victory.
These are words addressed to twenty-year-olds at Akitakata City’s Coming-of-Age ceremony, “Akitakata Gathering of Twenties.” They carry hopes and wishes for young people to keep moving forward with conviction, each aiming to become a cool, admirable adult.
The fact that these words are spoken by Mr.
Ishimaru, who became mayor at a young age with conviction and passion, gives them strong persuasiveness.
You can also sense the idea that young people feeling their own growth and living fulfilling days is crucial to supporting the nation.
The words convey both a powerful yet gentle push from behind and a stance of spreading one’s convictions.
These words were spoken by Shinji Ishimaru, former mayor of Akitakata, as he explained why he is running in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, expressing his approach to confronting hardship.
They are also featured as promotional copy for Climbers, an event that offers special life lectures, and they carry a strong sense of resolve.
He reflects on what it takes to move a nation like Japan and says that to pursue that path requires a commitment worthy of one’s entire life.
If you aim to move great obstacles, your own life is a small price to pay—these words convey a head-on determination to leverage that resolve to produce major results.
If you truly have a sense of urgency, you should be able to make up your mind.Shinji Ishimaru
These were words included in the process of answering questions that were asked for clarification at a financial briefing in Akitakata City.
It conveys that each municipality, including Akitakata City, is built not only by politicians but also by the people who live there, and that it is important for everyone to understand the situation.
It expresses the idea that, rather than seeing it as someone else’s problem, we should view it as our own, and that having a precise sense of urgency is essential for a better future.
It calls on many people to recognize that if we want our town to survive, we must feel the urgency, be prepared, and work together.
I can say with confidence that I did everything I could.Shinji Ishimaru
These are the words Mr.
Shinji Ishimaru shared at the press venue as he reflected on the election, at the very moment Ms.
Yuriko Koike’s projected victory was announced in the Tokyo gubernatorial race.
While the result alone shows he was not elected, he conveyed that he gave his all to what he could do and that he was able to leave clear meaning in his decision to run.
Another key point is that he was able to communicate his ideas to many people, and you can sense that this will likely have an impact on the future.
Because it’s a positive message about holding one’s head high, it also inspires the expectation that he will continue to give his all in his activities going forward.
