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It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first.
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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From inside fortifications, the gun has no equal among weapons. It is the supreme weapon on the field before the ranks clash, but once swords are crossed the gun becomes useless.
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Consider yourself lightly consider the world deeply.
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In all forms of strategy, it is necessary to maintain the combat stance in everyday life and to make your everyday stance your combat stance.
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Do nothing which is of no use.
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If the enemy thinks of the mountains, attack like the sea and if he thinks of the sea, attack like the mountains.
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In battle, if you you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.
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In contests of strategy it is bad to be led about by the enemy. You must always be able to lead the enemy about.
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Never stray from the Way.
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Fourthly, the way of the artisan. The way of the carpenter is to become proficient in the use of his tools, first to lay his plans with true measure and then perform his work according to plan. Thus he passes through life.
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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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Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help
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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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Approach the enemy with the attitude of defeating him without delay.
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They speak of This Dojo and That Dojo. They are looking for profit.
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