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Fixation is the way to death. Fluidity is the way to life.
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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You should not have any special fondness for a particular weapon, or anything else, for that matter. Too much is the same as not enough. Without imitating anyone else, you should have as much weaponry as suits you.
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If you fail to take advantage of your enemies' collapse, they may recover.
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