What did Yamaoka Tesshu mean by: Thirst for victory leads to defeat; not tiring of defeat leads to victory. Yamaoka Tesshu Swordsman · Japan Copy
+ The moon does not think to be reflected, nor does the water think to reflect, in the Hirosawa Pond. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Yamaoka Tesshu, Awareness, Nature, Reflection, 0 Yamaoka Tesshu Swordsman · Japan
+ Zen is like soap. First you wash with it, and then you wash off the soap. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Yamaoka Tesshu, Cleansing, Enlightenment, Transformation, 0 Yamaoka Tesshu Swordsman · Japan
+ As a samurai, I must strengthen my character; as a human being I must perfect my spirit Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Yamaoka Tesshu, Character, Perfection, Spirit, 0 Yamaoka Tesshu Swordsman · Japan
+ Do not think that this is all there is. More and more wonderful teachings exist. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Yamaoka Tesshu, Growth, Hope, Potential, 0 Yamaoka Tesshu Swordsman · Japan
To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. Read explanation Charlie Munger Business person
People always underestimate the ability of earth to increase its carrying capacity. Read explanation Charlie Munger Business person
Whatever may be our natural talents, the art of writing is not acquired all at once. Read explanation Jean-Jacques Rousseau Philosopher · Switzerland
See your disappointments as good fortune. One plan’s deflation is another’s inflation. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
