189 Quotes by Miyamoto Musashi

Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.

Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

It is said the warrior’s is the twofold Way of pen and sword, and he should have a taste for both Ways. Even if a man has no natural ability he can be a warrior by sticking assiduously to both divisions of the Way.

To win any battle, you must fight as if you are already dead.

A bullet from a gun does not make a distinction between practice and combat. You are training to be one and the same way in your life.

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

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.

It is difficult to understand the universe if you only study one planet.

They speak of “This Dojo” and “That Dojo”. They are looking for profit.