Miyamoto Musashi Quotes
The 20 Precepts on Self Discipline, written by Japanese swordsman and philosopher Miyamoto Musashi a week before his death in 1645
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Except everything just, the way it is
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Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.
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Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
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Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
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Be detached from desire your whole life long.
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Do not regret what you have done.
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Never be jealous.
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Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.
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Resentment and complaint are not appropriate neither for oneself or others.
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Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.
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In all things have no preferences.
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Be indifferent to where you live.
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Do not pursue the taste of good food.
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Do not hold onto possessions you no longer need.
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Do not act following customary beliefs.
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Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.
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Do not fear death.
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Do not seek to possess either goods or things for your old age.
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Respect Buddha and the Gods without counting on their health.
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You may abandon your own body, but you must preserve your honor.
