There is the spirit of winning without a sword. There is also the spirit of holding the long sword but not winning. The various methods cannot be exp… - Miyamoto Musashi

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There is the spirit of winning without a sword. There is also the spirit of holding the long sword but not winning. The various methods cannot be expressed in writing. You must train well.

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About Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi 宮本 武蔵 (c. 1584 – 13 June 1645) was a famous Japanese swordsman, believed to have been one of the most skilled swordsmen in history. He founded the Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu, or Nito Ryu style of swordsmanship and wrote Go Rin No Sho (The Book of Five Rings) a classic work on strategy, tactics, and philosophy.

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Alternative Names: Niten Miyamoto Musashi Niten Miyamoto Niten Musashi Takemura Musashi Shinmen Takezō Musashi Masana Shinmen Musashi-no-Kami Fujiwara no Harunobu
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Efficiency and smooth progress, prudence in all matters, recognizing true courage, recognizing different levels of morale, instilling confidence, and realizing what can and cannot be reasonably expected — such are the matters on the mind of the master carpenter. The principle of martial arts is like this.

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