Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo Quotes

“A teacher teaches best by becoming an example for the student to follow.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Do not be influenced by your enemy.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Perceiving with all the senses ensures certain victory.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“If you look for the leaf you cannot see the flower, if you look for the flower you cannot see the tree, but if you look for nothing then you can see the tree, the flower and the leaf.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Look nowhere specifically and then you can see everything.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“The attacking spirit is totally different from the spirit of facing an attack.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“It is hard to defeat an enemy who keeps a residual fighting spirit.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Creating confusion is the core of fighting.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“If you have not yet reached your destination, and the wind has changed, then you must
be prepared to lower the sail and start rowing, in order to cover the remaining distance.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“If you can time your attack, then you can certainly win.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“By timing your attack correctly, you can win quickly.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Taking one step at a time, step-by-step, travel the thousand-mile path.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Train your entire body so that it becomes one.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“The sword should be gripped with the purpose of cutting down the enemy.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“It is crucial that a warrior must see close objects as if they were far away, and distant objects as if they were nearby.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“With respect to every martial art posture, it is crucial to maintain an everyday posture while in combat, and a combat posture while in everyday life.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Be the depth of your wisdom, and you will be able to distinguish between unreasonableness and reasonableness, as well as between evil and good.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“It is imperative to enrich your mind and deepen your wisdom.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Wisdom sits on the seat of an expansive mind.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Always maintain an expansive and an untainted spirit.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“The languid mind as well as the exuberant mind, both signify weakness.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Even during calm moments, the mind remains active.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“The mindset during combat should not be different from the normal mindset.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“You can defeat the enemy simply by looking at him with your eyes.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Do not indulge in unnecessary activities.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Pay attention even to trivial matters.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Perceive what the eyes cannot see.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Recognize the inherent truth in all matters.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Keep financial dealings discreet.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi

“Avoid entertaining evil intentions.”
― Rajen Jani, Gorin no Sho & Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi