Once a man's will is set, he need no longer rely on others or expect anything from the world. His vision encompasses Heaven and earth, past and present, and the tranquility of his heart is undisturbed. — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share Image
Life and death, union and separation, follow hard upon one another. Nothing is steadfast but the will, nothing endures but one's achievements. These alone… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
It seems hopeless, hopeless. Those who eat meat [at public expense] are a mean, selfish lot, and so the country is doomed. Our only… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
To consider oneself different from ordinary men is wrong, but it is right to hope that one will not remain like ordinary men. — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
If a general and his men fear death and are apprehensive over possible defeat, then they will unavoidably suffer defeat and death. But if… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
What is important in a leader is a resolute will and determination. A man may be versatile and learned, but if he lacks resoluteness… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
Once a man's will is set, he need no longer rely on others or expect anything from the world. His vision encompasses Heaven and… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
If the body dies, it does no harm to the mind, but if the mind dies, one can no longer act as a man… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
Once the will is resolved, one's spirit is strengthened. Even a peasant's will is hard to deny, but a samurai of resolute will can… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
When I consider the state of things in our fief, I find that those who hold positions and receive official stipends are incapable of… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
As things stand now the feudal lords are content to look on while the shogunate carries on in a highhanded manner. Neither the lords… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
One who aspires to greatness should read and study, pursuing the True Way with such a firm resolve that he is perfectly straightforward and… — Yoshida Shoin Copy Share
