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“Trying to control the emotional self willfully by manipulative attempts is like trying to choose a number on a thrown die or to push back the water of the Kamo River upstream. Certainly, they end up aggravating their agony and feeling unbearable pain because of their failure in manipulating the emotions.”

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Shoma Morita
Shoma Morita

According to limited available information, the detailed identity of this individual cannot be confirmed. Shoma Morita (1874-1938) may be a Japanese historical figure, but there is currently insufficient public documentation about this person's specific life, occupation, and achievements to provide an accurate biography. more

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