Ieyasu Tokugawa
Ieyasu Tokugawa
Tokugawa Ieyasuwas the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, which virtually ruled Japan from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until the Meiji Restoration in 1868 long after his death. Ieyasu seized power in 1600, received appointment as shogun in 1603, abdicated from office in 1605, but remained in power until his death in 1616. His given name is sometimes spelled Iyeyasu, according to the historical pronunciation of he. Ieyasu was posthumously enshrined at Nikkō Tōshō-gū...
NationalityJapanese
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth31 January 1543
CountryJapan
Find fault with thyself rather than with others.
Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will be no room for discontent, neither for despair.
Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.
There are seven emotions: joy, anger, anxiety, adoration, grief, fear, and hate, and if a man does not give way to these he can be called patient.
Little Bird if you do not sing for me, I will wait for you
Patience is the key to any battle.
After victory, tighten the cords of your helmet.
Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.
When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root of all quietness and assurance forever.
Life means that I can live to see tomorrow.
Remember, slow and steady wins the race.
Patience means restraining one's inclinations.