One must be like a rock, unmoving in principle, but adaptable in method.
— Tokugawa Ieyasu Early Modern

Unified Japan, Tokugawa shogunate

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Context

A metaphorical description of leadership, attributed to him.

Date / Period

Early 17th century

Category

Controversial

Source

https://www.samurai-archives.com/quote.html

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

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