“When your spirit is not in the least clouded, when the clouds of bewilderment clear away, there is the true void.”
Quote by Miyamoto Musashi
Work
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.
The collection includes 'The Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi, a seminal work on strategy and swordsmanship; 'Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai' by Toda Seigen, offering insights into the samurai mindset; and 'Bushido: The Soul of Japan' by Inazo Nitobe, a comprehensive look at samurai ethics and values. more
Author
Miyamoto Musashi
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. more
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