BOOK OF THE 5 RINGS QUOTES

“The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“To regret one’s own experiences is to arrest one’s own development.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Do nothing which is of no use.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“If you wish to control others, you must first control yourself.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“In strategy, it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Perceive those things which cannot be seen.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“The important thing in strategy is not to suppress the enemy’s useful actions but to prevent them before they start.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Do not think dishonestly…the way is in training.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“One thousand days of lessons for discipline; ten thousand days for mastery.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Know the enemy, know yourself, and your victory will not be threatened.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“You can only fight the way you practice.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“From one thing, know ten thousand things.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“The true purpose of the sword is to cut.” – Miyamoto Musashi FAMILY SUPPORT THANKFUL THANK YOU QUOTES

“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

“Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Studying martial arts is not just about mastering techniques, but also about improving the mind and body.” – 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

“Respect the divine and love people.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Perception is strong and sight weak. In strategy, it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Don’t fear dying, fear not living.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them.” – 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

“Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“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