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Approach the enemy with the attitude of defeating him without delay.

Miyamoto Musashi

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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
Miyamoto Musashi Niten
Miyamoto Niten
Musashi
Takemura Musashi
Approach
Attitude
Enemy
Without
Defeating
Delay

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