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Know your enemy, know his sword.
Miyamoto Musashi
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Miyamoto Musashi
Died: 1645
Died: June 13
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Shinmen Takezō
Musashi Masana
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Takemura Musashi
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Do nothing which is of no use.
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Unless you really understand others, you can hardly attain your own self-understanding.
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It is said the warrior's is the twofold Way of pen and sword, and he should have a taste for both Ways. Even if a man has no natural ability he can be a warrior by sticking assiduously to both divisions of the Way.
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Respect the gods and buddhas, but never rely on them.
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Consider yourself lightly consider the world deeply.
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It is imperative to master the principles of the art of war and learn to be unmoved in mind even in the heat of the battle.
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If you do not look at things on a large scale, it will be difficult to master strategy.
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Never stray from the Way.
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Also by training you will be able to freely control your own body, conquer men with your body, and with sufficient training you will be able to beat ten men with your spirit. When you have reached this point, will it not mean that you are invincible?
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Anger. Control your anger. If you hold anger toward others, they have control over you.Your opponent can dominate and defeat you if you allow him to get you irritated.
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The Way of the warrior does not include other ways, such as Confucianism, Buddhism, certain traditions, artistic accomplishments, and dancing. But even though these are not part of the Way, if you know the Way broadly, you will see it in everything.
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They speak of This Dojo and That Dojo. They are looking for profit.
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from one thing, know ten thousand things
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Fixation is the way to death. Fluidity is the way to life.
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The purpose of today's training is to defeat yesterday's understanding.
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Never depart from the way of martial arts.
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It is difficult to understand the universe if you only study one planet
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When in a fight to the death, one wants to employ all one's weapons to the utmost. I must say that to die with one's sword still sheathed is most regrettable.
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When your opponent is hurrying recklessly, you must act contrarily and keep calm. You must not be influenced by the opponent.
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With your spirit open and unconstricted, look at things from a high point of view.
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