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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

“All man are the same except for their belief in their own selves, regardless of what others may think of them”

Thinking Men May Self Belief

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“You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honour.”

May Body Integrity Preserves Abandon Honour Bad Ass Masculine Alpha Male Manly

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“There is no one way to salvation, whatever the manner in which a man may proceed. All forms and variations are governed by the eternal intelligence of the Universe that enables a man to approach perfection. It may be in the arts of music and painting or it may be in commerce, law, or medicine. It may be in the study of war or the study of peace. Each is as important as any other. Spiritual enlightenment through religious meditation such as Zen or in any other way is as viable and functional as any "Way."... A person should study as they see fit.”

“When the enemy starts to collapse you must pursue him without the chance of letting go. If you fail to take advantage of your enemies collapse, they may recover.”

Ifs May War Chance Enemy Failing Letting Go Advantage Pursue Collapse

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“If you fail to take advantage of your enemies' collapse, they may recover.”

Ifs May Art Enemy Failing Advantage Martial Arts Collapse

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.

“It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first.”

Firsts May Art Seems Difficult Martial Arts

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

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

“No man is invincible, and therefore no man can fully understand that which would make him invincible. Even with complete and thorough study there is always the possibility of being defeated and although one may be expert in a particular form, mastery is something a man never stops seeking to attain.”

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Author:Miyamoto Musashi