See, see how the sun has moved onward while we talked. Nothing can stop it in its course. Prayers cannot halt the revolving of nature. It is the same with human life. Victory and defeat are one in the vast stream of life. Victory is the beginning of defeat, and who can rest safely in victory? Impermanence is the nature of all things of this world. Even you will find your ill fortunes too will change. It is easy to understand the impatience of the old, whose days are numbered, but why should you young ones fret when the future is yours?
...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 …
- 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.
Great character is forged through hardships. - Eiji Yoshikawa
Great character is forged through hardships.
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…
Enemies were teachers in disguise. - Eiji Yoshikawa
Enemies were teachers in disguise.
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.
Every act is an expression of one's self. - Eiji Yoshikawa
Every act is an expression of one's self.
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.
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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