Exceptional warriors (kusemono) are dependable men. Dependable men are exceptional warriors. - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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Exceptional warriors (kusemono) are dependable men. Dependable men are exceptional warriors.

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About Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Yamamoto Tsunetomo (12 June 1659 – 1719) was a samurai of the Saga Domain in Hizen Province under his lord Nabeshima Mitsushige. He was famous for his sayings in Hagakure [In the Shadow of Leaves], a controversial exposition of his views on Bushido (the "Way of the Warrior"). He is also known as Yamamoto Jocho, the name he took after becoming a monk.

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Alternative Names: Yamamoto Jōchō
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