Adoration Quote by Ieyasu Tokugawa
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Historical text: The Book of Five Rings, 1645
Lists seven emotions and suggests that suppressing them leads to patience, implying emotional expression is natural.
In simple terms: Emotions are natural; suppression equals patience.
Key Takeaway
Allow emotions to flow.
Themes
emotions
patience
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
wisdom
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Leadership
- personal development
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Stoicism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance emotion and patience?
- What emotions are hardest to express?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing emotions can cause internal tension.
