- 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
