Wisdom that comes only after hearing another's opinion is not true wisdom.
人の意見を聞いてから出る知恵は、本当の知恵ではない。
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi
The peasant who became ruler of all Japan (1537-1598). Toyotomi Hideyoshi completed the unification that Nobunaga began, rising from the lowest social stratum to supreme power through unmatched political instinct, diplomatic genius, and the ability to win without fighting whenever possible.
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