Known to be a modest and low-keyed person, he lead an extraordinarily simple life for such a high ranking official as a Minister in every aspect of life including the size of his guest house, the size of his entourage while he was out, and the quality of his dishes.
謙虚で控え目な人柄であったといい、饗応に使う家の広さ、外出時における先払いの下人の数、また使用する食器の質など、万事において大臣としては異例なほど質素に振る舞った。