“in china there was once a man who liked pictures of dragons, and his clothing and furnishings were all designed accordingly. his deep affections for dragons was brought to the attention of the dragon god, and one day a real dragon appeared before his window. it is said that he died of fright. he was probably a man who always spoke big words but acted differently when facing the real thing.”
― Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
― Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
“It was apparent that materialism was in complete control of the economic structure, the final objective of which was for the individual to become part of a system providing an economic security at the expense of the human soul, mind, and body.”
― The Secret Teachings of All Ages
― The Secret Teachings of All Ages
“Even if it seems certain that you will lose, retaliate.”
― Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
― Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
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