Once a man’s will is set, he need no longer rely on others … - Yoshida Shōin

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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 Shōin

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Yoshida Shoin (吉田松陰 Yoshida Shōin, September 20, 1830 – November 21, 1859) was a Japanese scholar, military and political philosopher and teacher. While the school he ran was very tiny, most of his students, including Takasugi Shinsaku and Itō Hirobumi played prominent roles in the mid 19th Century Japanese politics and military scenes.

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Pen Names: 寅次郎

Alternative Names: Yoshida Torajirō • Yoshida Shoin • Yoshida Shouin

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