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Never depart from the way of martial arts.

Miyamoto Musashi

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Miyamoto Musashi
Died: 1645
Died: June 13
Author
Bushi
Calligrapher
Military Personnel
Painter
Philosopher
Ronin
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Writer
Shinmen Takezō
Musashi Masana
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Miyamoto Niten
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Takemura Musashi
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