The Wisdom Of Miyamoto Musashi

[Timotheus]

If you are attracted to the way of the warrior, here are some nice quotes from the legendary Samurai:

In time, all things work to your advantage when you pursue them with an open heart.
 

Even if you strive diligently on your chosen path day after day, if your heart is not in accord with it, then even if you think you are on a good path, from the point of view of the straight and true, this is not a genuine path. If you do not pursue a genuine path to its consummation, then a little bit of crookedness in the mind will later turn into a major warp. Reflect on this.

A warrior has no confusion in his mind...This is true emptiness.

Too much is the same as not enough.

Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

The Way is in training... Do nothing which is not of value.

Whatever your determination or will power, it is foolish to try to change the nature of things. Things work the way they do because that is the way of things.

Do not waste time idling or thinking after you have set your goals.

Do not act following customary beliefs.

Even if a man has no natural ability, he can be a warrior.

You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honour.

Do not regret what you have done.

Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.

If you are not progressing along the true way, a slight twist in the mind can become a major twist. This must be pondered well.

Pay attention even to life's trifles.

Never stray from the Way.

Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.

By knowing things that exist, you can know that which does not exist.

 

[NoSelfSelf]

You haven mentioned one of the best"there is nothing outside yourself that will enable you to be smarter faster stronger...."

[Timotheus]

@NoSelfSelf Absolutely, thanks!