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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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Musashi
Takemura Musashi
Weaponry
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It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first.
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Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.
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You can only fight the way you practice
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When in a fight to the death, one wants to employ all one's weapons to the utmost. I must say that to die with one's sword still sheathed is most regrettable.
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If there is a Way involving the spirit of not being defeated, to help oneself and gain honour, it is the Way of Strategy.
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Thirdly, the gentleman warrior, carrying the weaponry of his way. The way of the warrior is to master the virtue of his weapons. If a gentleman dislikes strategy he will not appreciate the benefit of weaponry, so must he not have a little taste for this?
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Consider yourself lightly consider the world deeply.
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The purpose of today's training is to defeat yesterday's understanding.
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Fourthly, the way of the artisan. The way of the carpenter is to become proficient in the use of his tools, first to lay his plans with true measure and then perform his work according to plan. Thus he passes through life.
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Never stray from the Way.
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From inside fortifications, the gun has no equal among weapons. It is the supreme weapon on the field before the ranks clash, but once swords are crossed the gun becomes useless.
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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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It is imperative to master the principles of the art of war and learn to be unmoved in mind even in the heat of the battle.
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Do not regret what you have done
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Whatever the Way, the master of strategy does not appear fast.
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Approach the enemy with the attitude of defeating him without delay.
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With your spirit open and unconstricted, look at things from a high point of view.
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The warrior is different in that studying the Way of strategy is based on overcoming men
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Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help
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Accept everything just the way it is.
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