Yamamoto Tsunetomo - Wisdom Quotes

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Even if it seems certain that you will lose, retaliate. Neither wisdom nor technique has a place in this. A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. By doing this, you will awaken from your dreams.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Sincerity does not only complete the self; it is the means by which all things are completed. As the self is completed, there is human-heartedness; as things are completed, there is wisdom. This is the virtue of one's character, and the Way of joining the internal and external. Thus, when we use this, everything is correct.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Looking comparatively at the good things, you will see that they are not excluded from wisdom, humanity and bravery.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Having only wisdom and talent is the lowest tier of usefulness.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo