[Quote of the Day] A little phrase to brighten your day!

What Japan gained after losing everything was hope… It planted the seeds of hope within us, who had been captivated by wealth.Ryu Murakami

I would like to share a famous quote by Ryū Murakami: “What Japan, having lost everything, gained was hope… It planted the seeds of hope within us, whose hearts had been captivated by wealth.” The Great East Japan Earthquake caused immense damage.

Many people must have spent their days in deep anxiety.

Yet it is precisely in such times that we must not forget “hope.” As the writer Ryū Murakami says, what we gain when everything is lost in a disaster is hope—the hope to live earnestly now and to dream of a brighter future.

In a Japan where everything is close at hand and life has become affluent, perhaps many of us have lost hope in exchange.

This also resonates with the story of Pandora’s box, in which hope remained at the end.

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Nakajima Junko

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Prepare pessimistically, act optimistically.Kazuo Inamori

Let me introduce a famous quote left by Kazuo Inamori: “Prepare pessimistically, act optimistically.” Kazuo Inamori was a Japanese entrepreneur and engineer.

He founded Kyocera and Daini Denden, which is now KDDI, and served as chairman of the Inamori Foundation, a public-interest incorporated foundation.

He was also honorary chairman of Japan Airlines.

In the planning stage, with a strong will that says, “No matter what, we must accomplish this,” one should reexamine the plan with a pessimistic eye; then, in the execution stage, with the confidence that “We can definitely do it,” one should carry it out optimistically—brightly and with dignity.

Doesn’t this conviction also apply to disaster preparedness?

Unless you try building a tall tower, a new horizon won’t come into view.Junichiro Kawaguchi

Junichiro Kawaguchi, an aerospace engineer who also served as director of the Secretariat of the Strategic Headquarters for Space Policy in the Cabinet Secretariat, once said, “Unless you try to build a tall tower, you won’t see a new horizon.” This famous quote emphasizes the importance of continuing to grow.

People can only focus on what they can see from their current vantage point and cannot imagine beyond that.

However, when we accomplish something, a new landscape opens up, and our dreams and goals evolve.

It’s a message that encourages those setting off on a new path and teaches an important way of thinking.

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Hoshino Takashi

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People are the castle, people are the stone walls, people are the moat.Takeda Shingen

These words are a famous saying by Takeda Shingen, a prominent warlord of the Sengoku period.

He said, “My retainers are my castle, my stone walls, and my moats,” meaning that his subordinates were the core of his military strength.

This is followed by the phrase, “Compassion makes allies; resentment makes enemies,” teaching that if you treat people with kindness they will take your side, whereas if you incur their hatred they become your foes—in other words, value your allies.

This saying conveys that “by valuing people, better results can be achieved,” and it remains popular today as a principle that connects to modern talent management.

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Hane Keisuke

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The future is now.Margaret Mead

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Margaret Mead, who made her name as a cultural anthropologist, continuously explored human ways of life and the nature of society through extensive research and social engagement.

She advocated the importance of cross-cultural understanding and disseminated ideas for making the future better while studying the lives of people around the world.

This saying conveys the idea that the future is not something far away, but the result of the choices and actions we take now.

Her research attitude likewise demonstrated the importance of living the present for the sake of the future, proving that when actions change, society changes as well.

It is a famous quote that teaches us not to wait for the future, but to understand that how we live now is what creates the ideal future.

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mutō

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Today is always preparation for tomorrow. What you do today will surely come back to you tomorrow.Yutaka Mizutani

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Many of you probably know him for playing the lead, Ukyo Sugishita, in the crime drama series Aibou.

Actor Yutaka Mizutani has appeared in numerous dramas, films, and commercials, and he also wears the hats of film director and entrepreneur.

This is one of his famous quotes—but how many people actually live each day with this mindset? If we see today as preparation for tomorrow, then not a single day can be wasted.

What you do today determines your future.

Etch these words in your heart, and keep building up small efforts.

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Someday, someday—while making excuses, the sun sets.Mitsuo Aida

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Mitsuo Aida, known both as a poet and a calligrapher, moved many hearts with his distinctive brushwork and warm words.

His works are characterized by reflections on everyday life that anyone can relate to.

These words show that while we keep saying “I’ll do it someday” and put things off, precious time slips away.

If we make excuses and never take action, we may find that life ends before we’ve accomplished anything.

It’s a famous quote that teaches the importance of valuing the present and not neglecting what truly matters.

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