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“The way of the samurai is found in death.” – Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” – Miyamoto Musashi
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“The favorite sport of the samurai is battling with his own mind.” – Tsukahara Bokuden
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“The art of peace is the art of war.” – Toyotomi Hideyoshi
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“If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.” – Confucius (Influential for Samurai philosophy)
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“Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.” – Sun Tzu (Influential for Samurai philosophy)
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“The sword is the soul of the samurai.” – Tokugawa Ieyasu
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“Do not fear death. Accept it and embrace it. Only then can you truly live as a samurai.” – Oda Nobunaga
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“When the opponent expands, I contract. When he contracts, I expand. And when there is an opportunity, I do not hit. It hits all by itself.” – Takuan Soho
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“One should not strike the horse once it has hit the target.” – Uesugi Kenshin
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“In battle, if you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.” – Miyamoto Musashi
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“Through training, comes knowledge. Through knowledge, comes strength. Through strength, comes victory.” – Sengoku Hidehisa MY HEART IS CONFUSED QUOTES
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“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi (Inspired by Samurai philosophy)
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“When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: ‘The people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous, and surly.'” – Marcus Aurelius (Influential for Samurai philosophy)
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“It is not enough to be able to swing a sword. True strength lies in mastering oneself.” – Takeda Shingen
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“A true warrior does not compete with others. He competes with himself. The greatest opponent is the self.” – Yamaoka Tesshu
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“A man who cannot keep his calm in battle loses everything, including his life.” – Oda Nobunaga
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“The sword is an extension of one’s soul. A samurai must wield it with honor and integrity.” – Honda Tadakatsu
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“Know thyself, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” – Sun Tzu
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“In battle, there are only two types of samurai: the quick and the dead.” – Tokugawa Ieyasu
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“The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.” – Miyamoto Musashi
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“To know the enemy, first become the enemy.” – Miyamoto Musashi
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“A samurai’s loyalty belongs not to his master, but to honor itself.” – Ashikaga Yoshimasa