Saigo Takamori

• Those things that all common men all shun Are not feared by the hero but held most precious
  When confronted with difficulties, never escape them;
  When faced with wordly gain, never pursue it...
  


• I have shaken off the dust of the world,
  I have taken leave of rank and fame
  Now i can give myself wholeheartedly to joy in nature
  The Great Creator
  


• Here deep in the hills near the ancient pond it is quiter than in the middle of the night
  Instead of listening to people's voices, i gaze towards the sky
  
  
  

  Saigo Takamori