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By knowing things that exist, you can know that which does not exist.

Miyamoto Musashi

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Miyamoto Musashi
Died: 1645
Died: June 13
Author
Bushi
Calligrapher
Military Personnel
Painter
Philosopher
Ronin
Strategist
Writer
Shinmen Takezō
Musashi Masana
Niten
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Miyamoto Niten
Musashi
Takemura Musashi
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Do nothing which is of no use.
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Respect the gods and buddhas, but never rely on them.
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Unless you really understand others, you can hardly attain your own self-understanding.
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To cut and slash are two different things. Cutting, whatever form of cutting it is, is decisive, with a resolute spirit. Slashing is nothing more than touching the enemy.
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