Miyamoto Musashi Quotes

The way of the warrior is death. This means choosing death whenever there is a choice between life and death. It means nothing more than this. It means to see things through, being resolved.

Perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye.

Do nothing that is of no use.

It is difficult to understand the universe if you only study one planet.

In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things.

The important thing is to be able to see things through to the end.

To win any battle, you must fight as if you are already dead.

In strategy, your spiritual bearing must not be any different from normal.

You can only fight the way you practise.

To overcome adversity, one must first overcome oneself.

Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.

One man with courage is a majority.

The only thing that has value in life is what is truly worth dying for.

Nothing is impossible to a determined mind.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

It is not enough to know, you must apply; it is not enough to want, you must do.

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.

The mind of the warrior is not warped by fame or fortune.

To win a thousand battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is.

Perception is strong and sight weak. In strategy, it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things.

Miyamoto Musashi Quotes part 2

The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time.

In war, practice is the only thing of value.

If you wish to control others, you must first control yourself.

The way of strategy is the way of nature.

The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them.

If you want to be a great warrior, you must be willing to step into the unknown.

The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.

The only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.

Perseverance is the key to success.

Don’t let fear hold you back from achieving greatness.

The best way to know yourself is to fight yourself.

A warrior is never afraid to face the unknown.

A true warrior fights not to harm others, but to protect what is most precious.

Wanting victory means nothing if you are not willing to put in the effort to achieve it.

A weak mind is easily defeated, but a strong mind is unstoppable.

A true warrior does not seek glory, but rather seeks self-improvement.

The greatest battles are won within the mind.

Failure is only temporary, but giving up is permanent.

Do not underestimate the power of discipline.

Success is not determined by the number of victories, but by the number of defeats overcome.

A true warrior is constantly striving for self-improvement.

The path to greatness is not easy, but it is worth the journey.

In battle, victory goes to the one who is willing to go the furthest.

Fear is the enemy of progress.

The path of the warrior is not an easy one, but it is the only path worth walking.

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