Let the world say what it will about me. Only I know what I must do.
世の人は我を何とも言わば言え、我がなすことは我のみぞ知る。
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Sakamoto Ryōma
The visionary who brokered the alliance that overthrew Japan's feudal government and launched the country into modernity (1836-1867). Sakamoto Ryoma connected rival domains, envisioned a democratic Japan, and pioneered modern commerce — all before his assassination at age 31.
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