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The purpose of today's training is to defeat yesterday's understanding.
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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They speak of This Dojo and That Dojo. They are looking for profit.
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