Yamamoto Tsunetomo People Quotations

Whether people be of high or low birth, rich or poor, old or young, enlightened or confused, they are all alike in that they will one day die.

There are few people who will make mistakes with fire after having once been burned.

As long as people overlook matters, then inferiors can, without any fear, lead an easy and peaceful life.

One should be wary of talking on end about such subjects as learning, morality or folklore in front of elders or people of rank. It is disagreeable to listen to.