If you do not know you may fall halfway through your work, you will not fall halfway through.
業なかばにして倒れてもよい。そのときは目標の方角にむかい、その姿勢で倒れよ。

Military Strategists
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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