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An affected laugh shows lack of self-respect in a man and lewdness in a woman. It is carelessness to go about with one's hands inside the slits in the sides of his hakama.

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
Hands
Laugh
Self
Laughing
Men
Inside
Respect
Lewdness
Sides
Slits
Woman
Carelessness
War
Affected
Shows
Lack

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