A memorable or famous saying; a pithy, often wise remark or aphorism that impresses people.
彼のスピーチには名言が多かった。
His speech contained many memorable sayings.
「失敗は成功のもと」は有名な名言だ。
'Failure is the foundation of success' is a famous saying.
毎朝、名言を一つ読んで気持ちを整えている。
I read a famous saying every morning to set my mindset.
あの上司の一言がチームの座右の銘となり、名言として伝えられている。
That boss's remark became the team's motto and is passed down as a famous saying.