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Quotes Illustrated In Miyamoto Musashi's 'Five Rings'

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Quotes Made by Miyamoto Musashi in the Five Rings Overview The book of five rings was written by Miyamoto Musashi when he retreated to a cave in 1643.Five rings Musashi contains 78 quotes which are so inspiring in the day to day life. Musashi was a warrior who never accepted defeat. Five rings Musashi is known as the greatest Japans swords man. He was said to be born around 1584 when Japanese were fighting for supremacy over Japanese territory. The following are some of the quotes he wrote in his book five rings: 1. “There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter”. Five rings musashi believed that everything exists and nothing outside yourself. 2. “Think lightly of yourself …show more content…

“Do not regret what you have done”. Since you are the one who have control over your mind you cannot do something and then after you regret hence five rings musashi came up with the quote. 8. “Perceive that which cannot be seen with eye” five rings musashi believed that for you to get that thing you desire you must perceive it before you see it. 9. In his book five rings musashi quoted “from one thing ,know ten thousand things”, he wanted to show that before you get something you must have known many other things 10. “Do nothing that is of no use” five rings musashi meant that you should not waste your time doing something of no importance or which will not add value in your life. Conclusion These quotes are vital in 21st century since they are basically giving information which people must use in day to day activities. The knowledge gained from this book cannot be outdated since it can transform the current generation and many generations to come. The importance of this book is numerous and can briefly include educative, mentorship, counseling, and it gives guidance to young generation and even the aged generation. Finally these are just some quotes musashi did quote in his book five

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