Yagyū Munenori (1571–1646) samurai and daimyo of the early Edo period
As quoted in Soul of the Samurai (2005) by Thomas Cleary, p. 28
Variant translation: If you have attained mastery of swordlessness, you will never be without a sword.
“When your opponent is hurrying recklessly, you must act contrarily and keep calm. You must not be influenced by the opponent. Train diligently to attain this spirit.”
Go Rin No Sho (1645), The Wind Book
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