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By bringing shame to a person, how could one expect to make him a better man?

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Age: 60 †
Born: 1659
Born: June 11
Died: 1719
Died: November 30
Bushi
Philosopher
Writer
Hizen Domain
Persons
Person
Better
Make
Bringing
Men
Shame
Expect
War

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