There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment. A man's whole life is a succession of moment after moment. There will be nothing else to do, and nothing else to pursue. Live being true to the single purpose of the moment.

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A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death.

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As everything in this world is but a sham, Death is the only sincerity.

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There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment. A man's whole life is a succession of moment after moment. There will be nothing else to do, and nothing else to pursue. Live being true to the single purpose of the moment.

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The deepest love is often hidden.

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To give a person an opinion one must first judge well whether that person is of the disposition to receive it or not.

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Nothing is impossible in this world. Firm determination, it is said, can move heaven and earth. Things appear far beyond one's power, because one cannot set his heart on any arduous project due to want of strong will.

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A warrior is worthless unless he rises above others and stands strong in the midst of a storm.

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I have found that the Way of the samurai is death. This means that when you are compelled to choose between life and death, you must quickly choose death.

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If you are slain in battle, you should be resolved to have your corpse facing the enemy.

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