Yoshida Shoin: Quotes about men

Yoshida Shoin was Japanese politician. Explore interesting quotes on men.

Yoshida Shoin: 36 quotes 1 like

“If the plan [to intercept the shogunate emissary to the Kyoto court] is to be carried out, it can only be done with men from the grass roots. To wear silk brocades, eat dainty food, hug beautiful women, and fondle darling children are the only things hereditary officials care about. To revere the emperor and expel the barbarian is no concern of theirs. If this time it should be my misfortune to die, may my death inspire at least one or two men of steadfast will to rise up and uphold this principle after my death.”

Yoshida Shoin

Vol. IX.
Yoshida Shoin Zenshu

Death , Women , Men , Children

“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

Vol. II.
Yoshida Shoin Zenshu

Men , Hope

“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 sway ten thousand men.”

Yoshida Shoin

Vol. V.
Yoshida Shoin Zenshu

Men

“If a general and his men fear death and are apprehensive over possible defeat, then they will unavoidably suffer defeat and death. But if they make up their minds, from the general down to the last footsoldier, not to think of living but only of standing in one place and facing death together, then, though they may have no other thought than meeting death, they will instead hold on to life and gain victory.”

Yoshida Shoin

Vol. I.
Yoshida Shoin Zenshu

Life , Death , Men , Fear