“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese proverb
“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” – Japanese proverb
“The cherry blossoms are a reminder of the transient nature of life.” – Matsuo Basho
“In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind, there are few.” – Shunryu Suzuki
“It is better to travel than to arrive.” – Zen saying
“Wake from death and return to life.” – Miyamoto Musashi
“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.” – Basho
“If you only do what you can do, you will never be better than what you are.” – Master Shifu (Kung Fu Panda)
“A fall into a ditch makes you wiser.” – Japanese proverb
“The obstacle is the path.” – Zen proverb
“The deeper the night, the brighter the stars.” – Japanese proverb
“Seek out a worthy opponent and do not fear defeat.” – Miyamoto Musashi
“Change is never painful, only the resistance to change is painful.” – Buddhist saying
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho
“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.” – Japanese proverb FRIDAY MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR WORK
“The best fighter is never angry.” – Lao Tzu
“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
“Even monkeys fall from trees.” – Japanese proverb
“When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.” – Japanese proverb
“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese proverb
“He who climbs Mount Fuji once is a wise man, he who climbs it twice is a fool.” – Japanese proverb
“The nail that sticks out gets hammered in.” – Japanese proverb
“The eyes are the windows to the soul.” – Japanese proverb
“The world is a narrow bridge; the essential thing is not to be afraid.” – Nachman of Breslov
“What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it from happening again.” – Anne Frank
“The reed that bends with the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.” – Confucius
“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless – like water.” – Bruce Lee
“Don’t be afraid to ask dumb questions. They’re more easily handled than dumb mistakes.” – William C. Holmberg Jr.
“If you want to know the road ahead, ask those coming back.” – Chinese proverb (also applicable in Japan)