Did Tokugawa Ieyasu really say 'Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.'?

Tokugawa Ieyasu Quote Source & Citation:

Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

— Tokugawa Ieyasu Early Modern · Unified Japan, Tokugawa shogunate

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"When you have power, you have enemies."

"Patience is the key to enduring hardship."

"Trust no one completely, not even your own shadow."

"The wise conqueror divides and rules."

"The path to peace is paved with war."

A common proverb, often attributed to Ieyasu in a context of perseverance.

Date: Early 17th century

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