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If there is a Way involving the spirit of not being defeated, to help oneself and gain honour, it is the Way of Strategy.

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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