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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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“It is said that what is called "the spirit of an age" is something to which one cannot return. That this spirit gradually dissipates is due to the world's coming to an end. For this reason, although one would like to change today's world back to the spirit of one hundred years or more ago, it cannot be done. Thus it is important to make the best out of every generation.”

World Years Said Important Ends Reason Done Age Today Spirit Generations Return Hundred Dues Today's World Coming To An End

Book:Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Source: Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“As everything in this world is but a sham, Death is the only sincerity.”

World War This World Sincerity

Author:Yamamoto Tsunetomo

“Covetousness, anger and foolishness are things to sort out well. When bad things happen in the world, if you look at them comparatively, they are not unrelated to these three things.”

Ifs World Wells Looks War Happens Three Things Happen Bad Things Foolishness Three Things Covetousness Bad Things Happen When Bad Things Happen

Book:Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Source: Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“Nothing is impossible in this world. Firm determination, it is said, can move heaven and earth. Things appear far beyond one's power, because one cannot set his heart on any arduous project due to want of strong will.”

World Want Heart Said Earth Moving Strong Heaven Impossible This World Projects Determination Dues Firm Heaven And Earth Strong Will Nothing Is Impossible Strong Determination

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“It is a good viewpoint to see the world as a dream. When you have something like a nightmare, you will wake up and tell yourself that it was only a dream. It is said that the world we live in is not a bit different from this.”

World Said Different Dream Bits Wake Up Nightmare Viewpoints

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.

About the Author

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

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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

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Bushido: The Way of the SamuraiRelated source material

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