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The primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means. Whenever you parry, hit, spring, strike or touch the enemy's cutting sword, you must cut the enemy in the same movement. It is essential to attain this. If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him.Miyamoto Musashi
2
In my school, no consideration is given to anything unreasonable; the heart of the matter is to use the power of the knowledge of martial arts to gain victory any way you can.Miyamoto Musashi
3
What is essential is to suddenly make a move totally unexpected by the opponent, pick up on the advantage of fright, and seize the victory right then and there.Miyamoto Musashi
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Becoming the opponent means you should put yourself in an opponent's place and think from the opponent's point of view.Miyamoto Musashi
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There is even rhythm in being empty.Miyamoto Musashi
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As you get the rhythm you discern how to win.Miyamoto Musashi