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Do not let the body be dragged along by mind nor the mind be dragged along by the body
Miyamoto Musashi
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Miyamoto Musashi
Died: 1645
Died: June 13
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Shinmen Takezō
Musashi Masana
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Takemura Musashi
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Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior. Today is victory over yourself of yesterday tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.
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Never stray from the Way.
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Respect the gods and buddhas, but never rely on them.
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Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.
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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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