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To desire with one’s very soul every second of every day to accomplish one’s aim.

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
Accomplish
Second
Desire
Soul
Every
Aim

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