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Determine that today you will overcome your self of the day before, tomorrow you will win over those of lesser skill, and later you will win over those of greater skill.
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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Even if a man has no natural ability, he can be a warrior.
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The halberd is inferior to the spear on the battlefield. With the spear you can take the initiative, the halberd is defensive.
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Accept everything just the way it is.
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It is said the warrior's is the twofold Way of pen and sword, and he should have a taste for both Ways. Even if a man has no natural ability he can be a warrior by sticking assiduously to both divisions of the Way.
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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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The Way of the warrior does not include other ways, such as Confucianism, Buddhism, certain traditions, artistic accomplishments, and dancing. But even though these are not part of the Way, if you know the Way broadly, you will see it in everything.
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Never stray from the Way.
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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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Do not sleep under a roof. Carry no money or food. Go alone to places frightening to the common brand of men. Become a criminal of purpose. Be put in jail, and extricate yourself by your own wisdom.
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Know your enemy, know his sword.
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In battle, if you you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.
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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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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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Immature strategy is the cause of grief.
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The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things.
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Anger. Control your anger. If you hold anger toward others, they have control over you.Your opponent can dominate and defeat you if you allow him to get you irritated.
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