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Miyamoto Musashi Quotes

When you appreciate the power of nature, knowing the rhythm of any situation, you will be able to hit the enemy naturally and strike naturally Picture Quote #1

Second is the way of the merchant. The wine maker obtains his ingredients and puts them to use to make his living. The way of the merchant is always to live by taking profit Picture Quote #1

To cut and slash are two different things. Cutting, whatever form of cutting it is, is decisive, with a resolute spirit. Slashing is nothing more than touching the enemy Picture Quote #1

When your spirit is not in the least clouded, when the clouds of bewilderment clear away, there is the true void Picture Quote #1

In contests of strategy it is bad to be led about by the enemy. You must always be able to lead the enemy about Picture Quote #1

Determine that today you will overcome your self of the day before, tomorrow you will win over those of lesser skill, and later you will win over those of greater skill Picture Quote #1

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If you are not progressing along the true way, a slight twist in the mind can become a major twist. This must be pondered well Picture Quote #1

Truth is not what you want it to be; it is what it is, and you must bend to its power or live a lie Picture Quote #1

If the enemy thinks of the mountains, attack like the sea; and if he thinks of the sea, attack like the mountains Picture Quote #1

It is difficult to realize the true Way just through sword-fencing. Know the smallest things and the biggest things, the shallowest things and the deepest things Picture Quote #1

Fourthly, the way of the artisan. The way of the carpenter is to become proficient in the use of his tools, first to lay his plans with true measure and then perform his work according to plan. Thus he passes through life Picture Quote #1

Thirdly, the gentleman warrior, carrying the weaponry of his way. The way of the warrior is to master the virtue of his weapons. If a gentleman dislikes strategy he will not appreciate the benefit of weaponry, so must he not have a little taste for this? Picture Quote #1

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If you want to learn the craft of war, ponder over this book. The teacher is as a needle, the disciple is as thread. You must practice constantly Picture Quote #1

You should not have a favourite weapon. To become over-familiar with one weapon is as much a fault as not knowing it sufficiently well Picture Quote #1

The Way of the warrior does not include other ways, such as Confucianism, Buddhism, certain traditions, artistic accomplishments, and dancing. But even though these are not part of the Way, if you know the Way broadly, you will see it in everything Picture Quote #1

There is timing in the whole life of the warrior, in his thriving and declining, in his harmony and discord. Similarly, there is timing in the Way of the merchant, in the rise and fall of capital. All things entail rising and falling timing. You must be able to discern this Picture Quote #1

Aspire to be like Mt. Fuji, with such a broad and solid foundation that the strongest earthquake cannot move you, and so tall that the greatest enterprises of common men seem insignificant from your lofty perspective. With your mind as high as Mt Fuji you can see all things clearly. And you can see all the forces that shape events; not just the things happening near to you Picture Quote #1

In the void is virtue, and no evil. Wisdom has existence, principle has existence, the Way has existence, spirit is nothingness Picture Quote #1

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Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death Picture Quote #1

When you appreciate the power of nature, knowing the rhythm of any situation, you will be able to hit the enemy naturally and strike naturally Picture Quote #1

It is imperative to master the principles of the art of war and learn to be unmoved in mind even in the heat of the battle Picture Quote #1

In all forms of strategy, it is necessary to maintain the combat stance in everyday life and to make your everyday stance your combat stance Picture Quote #1

There are many ways of understanding simple things, but generally the opposite is true for difficult ideas Picture Quote #1

A man cannot understand the art he is studying if he only looks for the end result without taking the time to delve deeply into the reasoning of the study Picture Quote #1

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Polish your wisdom: learn public justice, distinguish between good and evil, study the ways of different arts one by one Picture Quote #1

Always return your weapon along the same path it traveled out on. In this way you can use it again without having to relocate and rethink our attitude Picture Quote #1

Fixed formation is bad. Study this well Picture Quote #1

Examine your environment Picture Quote #1

All things entail rising and falling timing. You must be able to discern this Picture Quote #1

With your spirit open and unconstricted, look at things from a high point of view Picture Quote #1

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When you appreciate the power of nature, knowing the rhythm of any situation, you will be able to hit the enemy naturally and strike naturally (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Second is the way of the merchant. The wine maker obtains his ingredients and puts them to use to make his living. The way of the merchant is always to live by taking profit (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) To cut and slash are two different things. Cutting, whatever form of cutting it is, is decisive, with a resolute spirit. Slashing is nothing more than touching the enemy (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) When your spirit is not in the least clouded, when the clouds of bewilderment clear away, there is the true void (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) In contests of strategy it is bad to be led about by the enemy. You must always be able to lead the enemy about (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Determine that today you will overcome your self of the day before, tomorrow you will win over those of lesser skill, and later you will win over those of greater skill (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) If you are not progressing along the true way, a slight twist in the mind can become a major twist. This must be pondered well (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Truth is not what you want it to be; it is what it is, and you must bend to its power or live a lie (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) If the enemy thinks of the mountains, attack like the sea; and if he thinks of the sea, attack like the mountains (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) It is difficult to realize the true Way just through sword-fencing. Know the smallest things and the biggest things, the shallowest things and the deepest things (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Fourthly, the way of the artisan. The way of the carpenter is to become proficient in the use of his tools, first to lay his plans with true measure and then perform his work according to plan. Thus he passes through life (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Thirdly, the gentleman warrior, carrying the weaponry of his way. The way of the warrior is to master the virtue of his weapons. If a gentleman dislikes strategy he will not appreciate the benefit of weaponry, so must he not have a little taste for this? (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) If you want to learn the craft of war, ponder over this book. The teacher is as a needle, the disciple is as thread. You must practice constantly (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) You should not have a favourite weapon. To become over-familiar with one weapon is as much a fault as not knowing it sufficiently well (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) The Way of the warrior does not include other ways, such as Confucianism, Buddhism, certain traditions, artistic accomplishments, and dancing. But even though these are not part of the Way, if you know the Way broadly, you will see it in everything (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) There is timing in the whole life of the warrior, in his thriving and declining, in his harmony and discord. Similarly, there is timing in the Way of the merchant, in the rise and fall of capital. All things entail rising and falling timing. You must be able to discern this (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Aspire to be like Mt. Fuji, with such a broad and solid foundation that the strongest earthquake cannot move you, and so tall that the greatest enterprises of common men seem insignificant from your lofty perspective. With your mind as high as Mt Fuji you can see all things clearly. And you can see all the forces that shape events; not just the things happening near to you (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) In the void is virtue, and no evil. Wisdom has existence, principle has existence, the Way has existence, spirit is nothingness (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) When you appreciate the power of nature, knowing the rhythm of any situation, you will be able to hit the enemy naturally and strike naturally. (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) It is imperative to master the principles of the art of war and learn to be unmoved in mind even in the heat of the battle. (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) In all forms of strategy, it is necessary to maintain the combat stance in everyday life and to make your everyday stance your combat stance. (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) There are many ways of understanding simple things, but generally the opposite is true for difficult ideas (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) A man cannot understand the art he is studying if he only looks for the end result without taking the time to delve deeply into the reasoning of the study. (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Polish your wisdom: learn public justice, distinguish between good and evil, study the ways of different arts one by one. (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Always return your weapon along the same path it traveled out on. In this way you can use it again without having to relocate and rethink our attitude. (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Fixed formation is bad. Study this well (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) Examine your environment (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) All things entail rising and falling timing. You must be able to discern this (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes) With your spirit open and unconstricted, look at things from a high point of view (Miyamoto Musashi Quotes)

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