"I know nothing about how to win over others. I know only t… - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

"I know nothing about how to win over others. I know only the way know the way to win over myself." — attributed to the (master) swordsman Yagyu, who was a teacher (and samurai?) to the Shogun himself.

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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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If one has no earnest daily intention, does not consider what it is to be a warrior even in his dreams, and lives through the day idly, he can be said to be worthy of punishment.

If by setting one’s heart right every morning and evening, one is able to live as though his body were already dead, he gains freedom in the Way.

A faultless person is one who withdraws from affairs. This must be done with strength.

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