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Until a warrior has mastered one thing, he must not spread himself too widely across other pursuits. A person who can do many things, half way is less useful in a true situation than one who has mastered a single thing.
First master the martial arts, that form ones proper duty, and then acquire learning and other accomplishments. This is the correct order for learning anything.
Until a warrior has mastered one thing, he must not spread himself too widely across other pursuits. A person who can do many things, half way is less useful in a true situation than one who has mastered a single thing.
First master the martial arts, that form ones proper duty, and then acquire learning and other accomplishments. This is the correct order for learning anything.
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Oh, there are dozens, most of which I have on my bookshelves, but I like this down-to-earth translation
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A warrior must be modest precisely when he has won. Countless people have relaxed after victory become careless and been tripped up.
Even after winning, maintain the same tension, as after a defeat, and continue further training. This is the figure of a true warrior. Do not grow proud in victory, do not rot in defeat, and always keep an ordinary, steady heart. This is an essential point of the way of the warrior.
A warrior must be modest precisely when he has won. Countless people have relaxed after victory become careless and been tripped up.
Even after winning, maintain the same tension, as after a defeat, and continue further training. This is the figure of a true warrior. Do not grow proud in victory, do not rot in defeat, and always keep an ordinary, steady heart. This is an essential point of the way of the warrior.
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Entry 60
In any situation, a warrior must not to lose hope. No matter how desperate the circumstances becomes, as long as one final breath remains, one must do what can still be done.
The moment one gives up and says, āIt is overā, everything truly ends. Those who do not give up may sometimes accomplish a reversal that seems like a miracle.
In any situation, a warrior must not to lose hope. No matter how desperate the circumstances becomes, as long as one final breath remains, one must do what can still be done.
The moment one gives up and says, āIt is overā, everything truly ends. Those who do not give up may sometimes accomplish a reversal that seems like a miracle.
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Entry 61
A warrior must not envy the achievements of others. When colleagues or companions are praised or promoted, it is important to have the breath of heart to rejoice in it honestly.
The heart of envy eats away at oneself and damages oneās relations with those around one. Rejoicing in the success of others, and then applying oneself, so as not to be outdone: this clear and healthy spirit of competition raises, both oneself and the organisation
A warrior must not envy the achievements of others. When colleagues or companions are praised or promoted, it is important to have the breath of heart to rejoice in it honestly.
The heart of envy eats away at oneself and damages oneās relations with those around one. Rejoicing in the success of others, and then applying oneself, so as not to be outdone: this clear and healthy spirit of competition raises, both oneself and the organisation
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Entry 63
A warrior must carefully preserve the teachings of his teacher, yet someday he must go beyond them. Mainly memorising, and repeating a teachers words is not through mastery.
To digest the essence of the teaching, until it becomes oneās own and then develop it further: this is the ultimate form of learning. Respect the teacher, but do not fear surpassing the teacher.
A warrior must carefully preserve the teachings of his teacher, yet someday he must go beyond them. Mainly memorising, and repeating a teachers words is not through mastery.
To digest the essence of the teaching, until it becomes oneās own and then develop it further: this is the ultimate form of learning. Respect the teacher, but do not fear surpassing the teacher.
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Entry 74
A warrior must pay close attention even to the exchange of gifts. A gift is not merely the exchange of an object; it is the exchange of feeling between people.
Consider the other persons position and circumstances, and give what is appropriate in an appropriate way. Giving something beyond oneās means out of vanity, or giving something poor out of stinginess, both lack respect for the other person.
A warrior must pay close attention even to the exchange of gifts. A gift is not merely the exchange of an object; it is the exchange of feeling between people.
Consider the other persons position and circumstances, and give what is appropriate in an appropriate way. Giving something beyond oneās means out of vanity, or giving something poor out of stinginess, both lack respect for the other person.
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Study it well
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Entry 74
A warrior must not be impatient for fame. Everyone has the desire to achieve merit and rise in position. But if one becomes so impatient, that one acts rashly or pushes others down, this is contrary to the Warriors way.
Accumulate ability, steadily, and when the time ripens, the path will naturally open. This calm and unhurried posture is the figure of a true warrior.
A warrior must not be impatient for fame. Everyone has the desire to achieve merit and rise in position. But if one becomes so impatient, that one acts rashly or pushes others down, this is contrary to the Warriors way.
Accumulate ability, steadily, and when the time ripens, the path will naturally open. This calm and unhurried posture is the figure of a true warrior.
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