Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a leading German poet who left important works across various genres such as novels, epics, and verse dramas.
His famous words, “As long as you never lose sight of a good purpose and keep striving, you will surely be saved in the end,” can give us confidence in the path we’ve chosen.
Achieving any single goal requires energy, and when a challenge drags on, it’s natural to feel anxious about whether we’re really on the right track.
In such times, this quote encourages us to keep working steadily and straight ahead.
The mental strength to endure—to dig in with “One more step!” the very moment you think “I can’t go on”—cultivates an unbeatable power to overcome anything.Taihō Kōki
In the world of competition, you either win or lose.
In sumo, that contest can be over in an instant.
In such moments, there are times when you feel it’s all over.
But through this famous quote, Taiho teaches us that what matters is what comes next.
If you can take just one more step when you think you can’t, if you can endure, the moment that leads to victory may arrive.
A strong heart that never gives up, no matter the circumstances, is the key to drawing victory closer.
It’s a quote to remember especially when you’re in a do-or-die, on-the-edge situation.
Neither you nor the organization will grow unless you take risks and challenge yourself.
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These words teach us the importance of having the courage to take action.
If we only make safe choices, we remain in the status quo and no new discoveries or improvements will emerge.
For example, trying out a new policy or starting a new initiative at a company carries the possibility of failure, but if it succeeds, it can lead to significant results.
Neither individuals nor organizations can grow without taking on challenges and not fearing risk.
Challenges may be frightening, but the message is that if we don’t take them on, nothing will change and the future will not open up.
Saying it must be this way just because it’s been that way for only 50 or 100 years is strange; I want to try absolutely everything without taboos.Kimi Onoda
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These words express a political stance: that even things that have remained unchanged must be revised in step with the times.
They convey the will to question what has long been taken for granted and left untouched, and to push forward for a better future.
They also suggest that even institutions preserved for 50 or 100 years are not so significant when compared to the magnitude of contemporary change, and that it is crucial to question them.
You can sense an assertive posture as a politician, and a conviction to do everything possible for a better future.
Even if a race happens only once, horse racing always leads to the next, and there are clues to be found in defeat.Yutaka Take
When it comes to legends in Japanese horse racing, Yutaka Take immediately comes to mind.
He has a brilliant career as a jockey and currently serves as the president of the Japan Jockeys Association.
These words are his, and I would recommend them not only as a maxim for horse racing but also for life.
You only get one shot at a contest—but that doesn’t mean life ends there.
Anyone feels down after a loss or failure, but will you let it end with defeat, or will you learn something from it and connect it to the next step? I feel a person’s future changes dramatically depending on which path they choose.
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.
They say you can change this. The key to changing it rests in your palm, in your hand. You have the power to change it.Taro Yamamoto
While asserting the desire to transform a country overflowing with suffering, these words call on the people to exercise the power that everyone possesses to bring about change.
In Japan, where elections are held, the ultimate authority lies with citizens who hold the vote, and the message is that with that power, we can change society.
It conveys that to improve a struggling economy, we must change the nation and its politics—and that each person holds the power to do so.
It also feels like a call for cooperation: let’s combine our power—the power of our votes—to make society better.
