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Too much is the same as not enough.

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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
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Weaponry

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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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Never stray from the Way.
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