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.
四十、五十は洟垂れ小僧、六十、七十は働き盛り、九十になって迎えが来たら、百まで待てと追い返せ。
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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
What is the root of wealth? Benevolence and moral principle. Unless grounded in right reason, wealth cannot endure.
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.