I wouldn't say Musashi is ordinary. But he is. That's what's extraordinary about him. He is not content to rely on whatever natural gifts he may have. Knowing he is ordinary, he is constantly trying to improve himself. No one appreciates the agonizing effort he's had to make. Now that his years of training have yielded such spectacular results, everybody's talking about his 'God-given talent.' That's how men who don't try very hard comfort themselves.
I wouldn't say Musashi is ordinary. But he is. That's what's extraordinary about him. He is not content to rely on whatever natural gifts he may have… - Eiji Yoshikawa
I wouldn't say Musashi is ordinary. But he is. That's what's extraordinary about him. He is not content to rely on whatever natural gifts he may have…
- Eiji Yoshikawa
Think what you like. There are people who die by remaining alive and others who gain life by dying. - Eiji Yoshikawa
Think what you like. There are people who die by remaining alive and others who gain life by dying.
I want to dedicate myself to training and discipline. I want to spend every moment of every day working to improve myself. - Eiji Yoshikawa
I want to dedicate myself to training and discipline. I want to spend every moment of every day working to improve myself.
Enemies were teachers in disguise. - Eiji Yoshikawa
Enemies were teachers in disguise.
Great character is forged through hardships. - Eiji Yoshikawa
Great character is forged through hardships.
...you're going to find people from all over the country, everyone hungry for money and position. You won't make a name for yourself just doing what … - Eiji Yoshikawa
...you're going to find people from all over the country, everyone hungry for money and position. You won't make a name for yourself just doing what …
Every act is an expression of one's self. - Eiji Yoshikawa
Every act is an expression of one's self.
It is easy to crush an enemy outside oneself but impossible to defeat an enemy within. - Eiji Yoshikawa
It is easy to crush an enemy outside oneself but impossible to defeat an enemy within.
Hold on to your life and make it honest and brave. - Eiji Yoshikawa
Hold on to your life and make it honest and brave.
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