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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
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Ronin
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Shinmen Takezō
Musashi Masana
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Miyamoto Niten
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Takemura Musashi
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