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Generally speaking, the way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death. ~Miyamoto Musashi
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Determine that today you will overcome yourself 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
There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself. ~Miyamoto Musashi
It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first. ~Miyamoto Musashi
You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain. ~Miyamoto Musashi
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
If you wish to control others you must first control yourself. ~Miyamoto Musashi
If you know the way broadly you will see it in everything. ~Miyamoto Musashi
You win battles by knowing the enemy’s timing, and using a timing which the enemy does not expect. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Do nothing which is of no use. ~Miyamoto Musashi
The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them. ~Miyamoto Musashi
All men are the same except for their belief in their own selves, regardless of what others may think of them. ~Miyamoto Musashi
One thousand days of lessons for discipline; ten thousand days of lessons for mastery. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Respect the gods, without relying on their help. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Control your anger. If you have anger towards others, they control you. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Do not do useless things. ~Miyamoto Musashi
The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Try to defeat today what you were yesterday, defeat lesser men tomorrow, and stronger men the day after. ~Miyamoto Musashi
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. ~Miyamoto Musashi
To win any battle, you must fight as if you are already dead. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Pay attention even to life’s trifles. ~Miyamoto Musashi
It is difficult to understand the universe if you only study one planet. ~Miyamoto Musashi
In single combat, we can confuse the enemy by attacking with varied techniques when the chance arises. Feint a thrust or cut, or make the enemy think you are going close to him, and when he is confused you can easily win. This is the essence of fighting, and you must research it deeply. ~Miyamoto Musashi
Fixation is the way to death. Fluidity is the way to life. ~Miyamoto Musashi
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
With your spirit open and unconstricted, look at things from a high point of view. ~Miyamoto Musashi
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
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