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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理想を持ち、信念に生きよ。理想や信念を見失った者は、戦う前から負けているといえよう。
-- Oda Nobunaga
人の意見を聞いてから出る知恵は、本当の知恵ではない。
-- Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Youth on horseback has passed. The world is at peace and white hairs multiply. With what remains of life that heaven permits, how can I not enjoy it?
-- Date Masamune
児孫のために美田を買わず。
-- Saigō Takamori
I am not afraid; God is with me.
-- Joan of Arc
The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.
-- Henrik Ibsen