DescriptionIeyasu precepts.jpg	English: Precepts on the secret of success in life drafted by Tokugawa Ieayasu from the collection of en:Nikkō Tōshō-gū.
Date	published image, 1934 -- original calligraphy, 1604
Source	NYPL Picture Collection #9924 -- Nikkō Tōshō-gū shashinsho. Tochigi-ken Kamitsuga-gun Nikkō-cho: Bekkaku Kanpeisha Tōshō-gū Shamusho, 1934 [OCLC 17215294]
Author	unknown photographer, 1934 -- original calligraphy of Tokugawa Ieyasu, 1604
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Translation:

"Life is like walking along a long road shouldering a heavy load; there is no need to hurry.

One who treats difficulties as the normal state of affairs will never be discontented.

Patience is the source of eternal peace; treat anger as an enemy.

Harm will befall one who knows only success and has never experienced failure.

Blame yourself rather than others.

It is better not to reach than to go too far." --Tokugawa Ieayasu, 1604.^[1]

Alternate translation:

Life is like carrying a heavy burden:

It is best not to rush ahead too hastily.

He who accepts it as natural for life not to go exactly how he wants it to will not feel dissatisfied.

Rather than doing too much, it is best to leave things undone.

When managing others, give full reign to their good points and overlook their weak points. --Tokugawa Ieyasu, 1604.^[2]

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