What is the root of wealth? Benevolence and moral principle. Unless grounded in right reason, wealth cannot endure.
富をなす根源は何かと言えば、仁義道徳。正しい道理の富でなければ、その富は完全に永続することができぬ。
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Shibusawa Eiichi
Born in 1840, Eiichi Shibusawa became "Father of Japanese Capitalism," founding 500+ firms yet refusing zaibatsu. His Analects and the Abacus unites morality and commerce. His portrait graces the new yen note.
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Shibusawa Eiichi's Other Quotes
Each of us carries a heaven-sent mission; living joyfully in pursuit of that calling is the first requirement of a well-lived life.
The moment you say 'this is enough' is the moment decline begins.
Trust is paramount in business. To earn the world's trust, you must first trust the world.
At forty or fifty you are still a novice; at sixty or seventy you hit your stride. If death knocks at ninety, tell it to wait until a hundred.
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