The Book of Five Rings
55 printed pages
Impressions
- Adam Smithshared an impression3 months ago
🙈Lost On Me🎯WorthwhileUnless you are a lost teenager or a Kendo Practitioner : you won't learn that much intellectualy given Mussashi's rather Niche
expertise even in Martial Arts field in somewhat estoric Phrasing . Still, it's nice to hear what an excellent Edo Period warrior who Survived over 30 duels has to say on succeeding in life . - rzgnbjtcynshared an impression2 years ago
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- Philippshared an impression2 years ago
👍Worth reading🔮Hidden Depths💡Learnt A Lot🎯WorthwhileIt's funny how I've been introduced to Musashi through a manga and how much of an impact it had on my life and my views of the world. The book might sound like it's for "martial arts/warriors" but it's not directed at one group of people, instead it teaches men and women how to find their way in life and in their endeavours, one does not need to be a samurai or warrior to read these texts and find valuable knowledge.
Quotes
- Woodhas quotedlast month
In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things. It is important in strategy to know the enemy's sword and not to be distracted by insignificant movements of his sword. - b4387174073has quoted2 months ago
. Do not think dishonestly.
2. The Way is in training.
3. Become acquainted with every art.
4. Know the Ways of all professions.
5. Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters.
6. Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything.
7. Perceive those things which cannot be seen.
8. Pay attention even to trifles.
9. Do nothing which is of no use - Barako Maliboghas quoted2 months ago
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