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Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help
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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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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Determine that today you will overcome your self of the day before, tomorrow you will win over those of lesser skill, and later you will win over those of greater skill.
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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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Whatever the Way, the master of strategy does not appear fast.
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The halberd is inferior to the spear on the battlefield. With the spear you can take the initiative, the halberd is defensive.
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Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.
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Accept everything just the way it is.
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Approach the enemy with the attitude of defeating him without delay.
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To become the enemy, see yourself as the enemy of the enemy
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If you are not progressing along the true way, a slight twist in the mind can become a major twist. This must be pondered well.
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If the enemy stays spirited it is difficult to crush him.
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By knowing things that exist, you can know that which does not exist.
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