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“One should have insight into this world of dreams that passes in the twinkling of an eye.”

Quote by Hojo Shigetoki

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Hojo Shigetoki was a prominent samurai and a member of the influential Hojo clan during the Kamakura period of Japan. Born in 1198, he served as a military strategist and advisor to the shogun, Minamoto no Yoriie. Shigetoki's life was marked by his involvement in key events that shaped the political landscape of Japan during his time. He passed away in 1261. more

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