A man cannot understand the art he is studying if he only looks for the end result without taking the time to delve deeply into the reasoning of the … - Miyamoto Musashi

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A man cannot understand the art he is studying if he only looks for the end result without taking the time to delve deeply into the reasoning of the study.

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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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In strategy there are various timing considerations. From the outset you must know the applicable timing and the inapplicable timing, and from among the large and small things and the fast and slow timings find the relevant timing, first seeing the distance timing and the background timing. This is the main thing in strategy.

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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