「七転び八起き」- Nanakorobi yaoki

Literally meaning "fall seven times, stand up eight", it's a proverb that conveys a lot of the Japanese nature of never giving up and keep trying during adversities, denoting their overcoming spirit.

This proverb is often linked to the Daruma, as it has a roundish base and won't fall off so easily - that's why it has become a token of perseverance and luck.