189 Quotes by Miyamoto Musashi

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

...most warriors only perform tricks. The way of the warrior is filled with soul and feeling

Crossing at a ford occurs often in a man's lifetime. It means setting sail even though your friends stay in harbour, knowing the route, knowing the soundness of your ship and the favour of the day.

When you appreciate the power of nature, knowing the rhythm of any situation, you will be able to hit the enemy naturally and strike naturally.

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

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

The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them

To know ten thousand things, know one well.

There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.