[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f8hd79V5aSxrq8OplEKg7TB39GTrJ7jg-FUnPJJx3CD4":3,"$fjXVt_gt50zh4_BNNuN8yNE3zl_mK7E-W6nF9qGdWRlA":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},61114,"Tsunetomo Yamamoto","T",6,null,"tsunetomo-yamamoto",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":113},[14,32,43,60,74,91],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},744072,"If you are unaware that the world is teeming with ineptitude from the beginning, you will develop a bitter countenance, and in turn others will eschew you.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22,27],{"id":23,"tag":24},3573433,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},223,"wisdom",{"id":28,"tag":29},3573432,{"id":30,"tag_name":31},22761,"samurai",{"id":33,"quote_text":34,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":35,"source":36,"quote_tag":37,"commentary":9},586436,"No matter if the enemy has thousands of men, there is fulfillment in simply standing them off and being determined to cut them all down, starting from one end.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[38],{"id":39,"tag":40},3112716,{"id":41,"tag_name":42},3617,"bravery",{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":59},488104,"One should every day think over and make an effort to implant in his mind the saying, \"At that time is right now.\" It is said that it is strange indeed that anyone is able to pass through life by one means or another in negligence.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[49,54],{"id":50,"tag":51},2745373,{"id":52,"tag_name":53},222,"inspirational",{"id":55,"tag":56},2745372,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},1975,"discipline","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is from \"Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai,\" a collection of wisdom written by Tsunetomo Yamamoto in 1716, while he was serving as a scribe for the samurai clan on the island of Kyushu. During this time, Japan was undergoing significant changes, including the transition from feudalism to modernization, and the samurai class was facing an uncertain future.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe quote \"At that time is right now\" suggests a paradoxical acceptance of the present moment, rather than dwelling on past regrets or future anxieties. This mindset acknowledges that every moment has its own unique value and opportunity, yet most people fail to recognize this due to their tendency towards negligence and distraction.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, try adopting a \"present-focused\" approach by regularly taking time to reflect on the current moment, letting go of attachment to past mistakes or future worries. By embracing the idea that \"at that time is right now,\" you can cultivate a greater sense of awareness and presence in your daily life, allowing you to respond more effectively to the challenges and opportunities that arise.",{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":63,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":73},488092,"Although this may be a most difficult thing, if one will do it, it can be done. There is nothing that one should suppose cannot be done.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[67,70],{"id":68,"tag":69},2745302,{"id":52,"tag_name":53},{"id":71,"tag":72},2745301,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is attributed to Tsunetomo Yamamoto, a 19th-century samurai and author of \"Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai\". It was written during a tumultuous period in Japanese history, marked by the decline of the Tokugawa shogunate and the subsequent Meiji Restoration. At this time, traditional samurai culture was being dismantled, and Yamamoto's words offer a reflection on the changing values and norms.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nUpon closer examination, we see that Yamamoto is not simply encouraging optimism or blind determination. Rather, he is highlighting the tension between perception and reality. The quote suggests that our limitations are often self-imposed, stemming from our own suppositions about what can be accomplished. By acknowledging this tendency, individuals can begin to transcend their perceived constraints.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset in a modern context, consider approaching challenges with a \"supposition-free\" perspective. Instead of assuming that a task is impossible or too difficult, take the time to break it down into manageable components and re-evaluate your approach. By doing so, you may uncover creative solutions that seem daunting at first glance, but can be achieved through focused effort and a willingness to challenge your own preconceptions.",{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":9},447122,"Throughout your life advance daily, becoming more skillful than yesterday, more skillful than today. This is never-ending.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[80,83,88],{"id":81,"tag":82},2562776,{"id":52,"tag_name":53},{"id":84,"tag":85},2562774,{"id":86,"tag_name":87},1440,"daily",{"id":89,"tag":90},2562775,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},{"id":92,"quote_text":93,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":94,"source":95,"quote_tag":96,"commentary":112},386899,"Personally, I like to sleep. And I intend to appropriately confine myself more and more to my living quarters and pass my life away sleeping.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[97,102,107],{"id":98,"tag":99},2254379,{"id":100,"tag_name":101},45,"dreams",{"id":103,"tag":104},2254381,{"id":105,"tag_name":106},933,"goals",{"id":108,"tag":109},2254383,{"id":110,"tag_name":111},3188,"sleep","**The Backstory**\nTsunetomo Yamamoto, a samurai from the late 19th century, penned these lines in his book \"Hagakure,\" a collection of observations and musings on bushido, the way of the warrior. At the time, Japan was undergoing significant cultural shifts, including the Meiji Restoration, which sought to modernize and secularize the country. Yamamoto's words reflect his own detachment from the changing world around him.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThis quote is not about laziness or avoidance; rather, it reveals Yamamoto's understanding of the human condition and the limitations of human willpower. By acknowledging the inevitability of sleep, he is highlighting the tension between our desire for control and the uncontrollable nature of life.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in today's fast-paced world, professionals can benefit from embracing impermanence and recognizing that rest and rejuvenation are essential components of productivity. By acknowledging their own limitations and accepting the need for downtime, they can develop a more realistic approach to work-life balance.",{"currentPage":114,"totalPages":114,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":115},1,10]