189 Quotes by Miyamoto Musashi

The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things.

As far as Im concerned, I regret nothing.

Do not sleep under a roof. Carry no money or food. Go alone to places frightening to the common brand of men. Become a criminal of purpose. Be put in jail, and extricate yourself by your own wisdom.

Imitation is the surest form of flattery and failure. I am not interested with your talk about my ideas. I am more interested in your applying them to your life. If you do not, then you are essentially not in accord with your own mind.

From inside fortifications, the gun has no equal among weapons. It is the supreme weapon on the field before the ranks clash, but once swords are crossed the gun becomes useless.

The warrior is different in that studying the Way of strategy is based on overcoming men

Fixation is the way to death. Fluidity is the way to life.

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

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