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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?

Miyamoto Musashi

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Miyamoto Musashi
Died: 1645
Died: June 13
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Ronin
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Shinmen Takezō
Musashi Masana
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Takemura Musashi
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