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Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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Yamamoto Tsunetomo, a samurai and philosopher from the Edo period in Japan. His life and contributions are not well-documented.

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Famous Yamamoto Tsunetomo Quotes

“It is difficult for a fool's habits to change to selflessness.”

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Book:Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Source: Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“Even if it seems certain that you will lose, retaliate. Neither wisdom nor technique has a place in this. A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. By doing this, you will awaken from your dreams.”

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Book:Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Source: Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“If a warrior is not unattached to life and death, he will be of no use whatsoever. The saying that “All abilities come from one mind” sounds as though it has to do with sentient matters, but it is in fact a matter of being unattached to life and death. With such non-attachment one can accomplish any feat.”

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Book:Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Source: Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“Not to borrow the strength of another, nor to rely on one's own strength; to cut off past and future thoughts, and not to live within the everyday mind... then the Great Way is right before your eyes.”

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Author:Yamamoto Tsunetomo

“Having only wisdom and talent is the lowest tier of usefulness.”

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Book:Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Source: Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

About the Author

Born: June 11, 1659
Died: November 30, 1719
Known for: Author
Quotes: 88

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Books & Sources

Hagakure: The Book of the SamuraiRelated source material

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.Related source material

Hagakure: Selections: Or, the Way of the SamuraiRelated source material

The Hagakure - The Way of the SamuraiRelated source material

The Hagakure: Yamamoto TsunetomoRelated source material

Bushido: The Way of the SamuraiRelated source material

Hagakure (Bushido) The Way of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo: New Modern EditionRelated source material

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