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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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Miyamoto Musashi
Died: 1645
Died: June 13
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Calligrapher
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Philosopher
Ronin
Strategist
Writer
Shinmen Takezō
Musashi Masana
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Takemura Musashi
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