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> [One must know the so-called 'lesson of a downpour. A man, caught in a sudden rain en route, dashes along the road not to get wet or drenched. Once one takes it for granted that in rain he naturally gets…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/one-must-know-the-so-called-lesson-of-a-downpour-a-man-caught-in-a/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

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## More by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

> [It is difficult for a fool's habits to change to selflessness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/it-is-difficult-for-a-fool-s-habits-to-change-to-selflessness/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [It is better not to become acquainted with men about whom you have formerly had doubts. No matter what you do, they will be…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/it-is-better-not-to-become-acquainted-with-men-about-whom-you-have/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [When one has made a decision to kill a person, even if it will be very difficult to succeed by advancing straight ahead, it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/when-one-has-made-a-decision-to-kill-a-person-even-if-it-will-be-very/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [A person who is discreet in speaking will be useful during the good times and will avoid punishment during the bad.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/a-person-who-is-discreet-in-speaking-will-be-useful-during-the-good/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [ “\[...\] if one seeks to resolve a problem, let it sit for a while, take time to think about the “Four Oaths” and subdue… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/if-one-seeks-to-resolve-a-problem-let-it-sit-for-a-while-take-time-to/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [It is a principle of the art of war that one should simply lay down his life and strike. If one's opponent also does…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/it-is-a-principle-of-the-art-of-war-that-one-should-simply-lay-down/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [The way of the Samurai is found in death.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/the-way-of-the-samurai-is-found-in-death/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [This is the substance of the Way of the Samurai: if by setting one's heart right every morning and evening, one is able to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/this-is-the-substance-of-the-way-of-the-samurai-if-by-setting-one-s/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [Covetousness, anger and foolishness are things to sort out well. When bad things happen in the world, if you look at them comparatively, they…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/covetousness-anger-and-foolishness-are-things-to-sort-out-well-when/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [Looking comparatively at the good things, you will see that they are not excluded from wisdom, humanity and bravery.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/looking-comparatively-at-the-good-things-you-will-see-that-they-are/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [When something out of the ordinary happens, it is ridiculous to say that it is a mystery or a portent of something to come...…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/when-something-out-of-the-ordinary-happens-it-is-ridiculous-to-say/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [It is bad when one thing becomes two. One should not look for anything else in the Way of the Samurai. If one understands…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/it-is-bad-when-one-thing-becomes-two-one-should-not-look-for-anything/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [When delivering something like an important letter or other written materials, grasp it firmly in your hand as you go and do not release…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/when-delivering-something-like-an-important-letter-or-other-written/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [One should make his decisions within the space of seven breaths.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/one-should-make-his-decisions-within-the-space-of-seven-breaths/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

> [Continue to spur a running horse.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yamamoto-tsunetomo/continue-to-spur-a-running-horse/)

[Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yamamoto-tsunetomo/)

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