To live with purpose means to live each day with clarity.

世に生を得るは事を成すにあり。

Ryōtarō Shiba

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Ryōtarō Shiba

Shiba Ryotaro (1923-1996) was Japan's most popular historical novelist, whose sweeping narratives like 'Ryoma Goes His Way' and 'Clouds Above the Hill' shaped how millions of Japanese understand their nation's history. A former journalist, he combined rigorous research with vivid storytelling to create the definitive popular history of modern Japan.

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Ryōtarō Shiba's Other Quotes

志を持って天下に働きかけるべし。

The greatness of human beings lies in our ability to change ourselves through our own will.

The Meiji state truly set out in a good direction.

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人間五十年、下天の内をくらぶれば、夢幻のごとくなり。

-- Oda Nobunaga

理想を持ち、信念に生きよ。理想や信念を見失った者は、戦う前から負けているといえよう。

-- Oda Nobunaga

There is nothing to be done about it.

-- Tokugawa Ieyasu

There is nothing to be done about it.

-- Tokugawa Ieyasu

Life is like a long journey carrying a heavy burden. Never hurry.

-- Tokugawa Ieyasu

Life is like a long journey carrying a heavy burden. Never hurry.

-- Tokugawa Ieyasu