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• The end is important in all things.
• A samurai will use a toothpick even though he has not eaten. Inside the skin of a dog, outside the hide of…
• It is better not to become acquainted with men about whom you have formerly had doubts. No matter what you do, they…
• When someone is giving you his opinion, you should receive it with deep gratitude even though it is worthless. If you don't,…
• A person who is discreet in speaking will be useful during the good times and will avoid punishment during the bad.
• One should make his decisions within the space of seven breaths.
• If one thinks only of winning, a sordid victory will be worse than a defeat. For the most part, it becomes a…
• When something out of the ordinary happens, it is ridiculous to say that it is a mystery or a portent of something…
• By bringing shame to a person, how could one expect to make him a better man?
• As everything in this world is but a sham. Death is the only sincerity.
• Even if one's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to do one more action with certainty.
• The basic meaning of etiquette is to be quick at both the beginning and end and tranquil in the middle.

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