The best friend a man can have is reading and writing, and the bad ones to avoid are Go and chess and flute and pipe.
— Hojo Soun
The most spectacular Hojo Soun quotes that are little-known but priceless
Do not think you need necessarily have as fine swords and clothing as your neighbor. As long as they are not disreputable, they will do. And if you borrow and so lose your independence, you will be despised.