Ieyasu Tokugawa Born : January 31, 1543 Died : June 1, 1616 Browse All Authors Top 17 quotes by Ieyasu Tokugawa The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience. Patience means restraining one's inclinations. 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. I am not as strong as I might be, but I have long known and practiced patience. And if my descendants wish to be as I am, they must study patience. Ieyasu Tokugawa hate grief strong To come to know your enemy, first you must become his friend, and once you become his friend, all his defences come down. Then you can choose the most fitting method for his demise. Ieyasu Tokugawa demise wisdom enemy Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will be no room for discontent, neither for despair. Ieyasu Tokugawa imperfection despair rooms Find fault with thyself rather than with others. Ieyasu Tokugawa thyself faults 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. Ieyasu Tokugawa hate grief war Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden. Ieyasu Tokugawa life-is-like journey long 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. Ieyasu Tokugawa roots forever heart Little Bird if you do not sing for me, I will wait for you Ieyasu Tokugawa waiting littles bird The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience. Ieyasu Tokugawa strong-man strong patience After victory, tighten the cords of your helmet. Ieyasu Tokugawa cords helmet victory Patience is the key to any battle. Ieyasu Tokugawa battle keys Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not. Ieyasu Tokugawa slow-and-steady steady steps Give the peasants neither life nor death. Ieyasu Tokugawa peasants giving Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Ieyasu Tokugawa fables race winning Life means that I can live to see tomorrow. Ieyasu Tokugawa life-means tomorrow mean Patience means restraining one's inclinations. Ieyasu Tokugawa inclination patience mean Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever. Ieyasu Tokugawa forbearance roots forever
