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A renowned Japanese swordsman, painter, calligrapher, and military strategist, known as the 'Sword Saint'. Born in 1584 and died on June 13, 1645. Musashi is famous for his unique swordsmanship and philosophical ideas, with his works such as 'The Book of Five Rings' being influential in the field of military strategy.

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Famous Miyamoto Musashi Quotes

“You win battles by knowing the enemy's timing, and using a timing which the enemy does not expect.”

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Author:Miyamoto Musashi

“Whatever the Way, the master of strategy does not appear fast….Of course, slowness is bad. Really skillful people never get out of time, and are always deliberate, and never appear busy.”

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Book:A Book of Five Rings: With the Unfettered Mind

Source: A Book of Five Rings: With the Unfettered Mind

“Whatever the Way, the master of strategy does not appear fast.”

Way Doe Masters Strategy Slowness

Book:Honor: Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.

Source: Honor: Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.

“A bullet from a gun does not make a distinction between practice and combat. You are training to be one and the same way in your life”

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“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.”

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Book:Honor: Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.

Source: Honor: Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.

“By knowing things that exist, you can know that which does not exist.”

Knows Doe Knowing Knowing Things

Book:Honor: Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.

Source: Honor: Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.

“Speed is not part of the true Way of strategy. Speed implies that things seem fast or slow, according to whether or not they are in rhythm. Whatever the Way, the master of strategy does not appear fast.”

Way Doe Seems Masters Strategy Speed Rhythm

Book:Honor: Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.

Source: Honor: Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.