Ieyasu Tokugawa quotes

Ieyasu Tokugawa was a prominent Japanese shogun and the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan for over 250 years. His leadership and political acumen unified Japan after a long period of civil war. He established a legacy of stability, order, and strict social hierarchy that shaped Japanese society for generations. Here are 10 of his quotes:

Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

Ieyasu Tokugawa

Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever.

Ieyasu Tokugawa

Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.

Ieyasu Tokugawa

Find fault with thyself rather than with others.

Ieyasu Tokugawa

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

The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience.

Ieyasu Tokugawa

Give the peasants neither life nor death.

Ieyasu Tokugawa

Patience means restraining one's inclinations.

Ieyasu Tokugawa

When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou has passed through.

Ieyasu Tokugawa