If you want to learn the craft of war, ponder over this book. The teacher is as a needle, the disciple is as thread. You must practice constantly.
Miyamoto MusashiRead
Step by step walk the thousand-mile road.
Interpretation
Progress is achieved gradually, one step at a time.
Miyamoto Musashi's quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance and taking consistent action towards achieving long-term goals. It suggests that even the most daunting tasks can be completed if approached with patience and determination, focusing on each small step rather than the overwhelming entirety of the journey.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
If you want to learn the craft of war, ponder over this book. The teacher is as a needle, the disciple is as thread. You must practice constantly.
If you fail to take advantage of your enemies' collapse, they may recover.
One must make the warrior walk his everyday walk.
To cut and slash are two different things. Cutting, whatever form of cutting it is, is decisive, with a resolute spirit. Slashing is nothing more than touching the enemy.
You win battles by knowing the enemy's timing, and using a timing which the enemy does not expect.
In the void is virtue, and no evil. Wisdom has existence, principle has existence, the Way has existence, spirit is nothingness.
Fatigue, discomfort, discouragement are merely symptoms of effort.
Be bold, brave and not afraid to fall on your face and ultimately you will succeed
Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
My new year's resolution: Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth. Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy.
Three men were laying brick. The first was asked: " What are you doing? He answered: " Laying some brick." The second man was asked: " What are you working for? " He answered: " Five dollars a day." The third man was asked: " What are you doing? He answered: " I am helping to build a great cathedral." Which man are you?
Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.
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