What is important in a leader is a resolute will and determination. A man may be versatile and learned, but if he lacks resoluteness and determination, of what use will he be?

It seems hopeless, hopeless. Those who eat meat [at public expense] are a mean, selfish lot, and so the country is doomed. Our only hope lies in the grass-root…

If the body dies, it does no harm to the mind, but if the mind dies, one can no longer act as a man even though the body survives.

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 thou-sand men.

Her strong points were her iron will. I've never known a will like it in politics and I've known a few politicians in my time in various countries. I've never …

There are very many characteristics which go into making a model civil servant. Prominent among them are probity, industry, good sense, good habits, good tempe…

If you want to remain on this detail, get your f**king ass over here and grab those bags.