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The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated) QUOTES

The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated) QUOTES

1 " when we are fighting with the enemy, and an entangled spirit arises where there is no possible resolution. We must abandon our efforts, think of the situation in a fresh spirit then win in the new rhythm. To renew, when we are deadlocked with the enemy, means that without changing our circumstance we change our spirit and win through a different technique "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

2 " Both in fighting and in everyday life you should be determined though calm. "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

3 " Do not let the enemy see your spirit. "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

4 " The important thing in strategy is to suppress the enemy's useful actions but allow his useless actions. However, doing this alone is defensive. First, you must act according to the Way, suppressing the enemy's techniques, foiling his plans and thence command him "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

5 " You must achieve the spirit of not allowing the enemy to attack a second time. "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

6 " To become the enemy" means to think yourself in the enemy's position "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

7 " Fright often occurs, caused by the unexpected. "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

8 " it is bad to repeat the same thing several times when fighting the enemy. "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

9 " In olden times strategy was listed among the Ten Abilities and Seven Arts as a beneficial practice. "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)

10 " What is big is easy to perceive: what is small is difficult to perceive. In short, it is difficult for large numbers of men to change position, so their movements can be easily predicted. An individual can easily change his mind, so his movements are difficult to predict. "

― Miyamoto Musashi , The Book of Five Rings(Classics illustrated)