Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Way of Walking Alone

... or The Way of Self Reliance

From Miyamoto Musashi's
Book of Five Rings
  • -Think without dishonesty....
  • -Forge yourself in the way....
  • -Touch upon all of the arts....
  • -Know the way of all occupations....
  • -Know the advantages and disadvantages of all things....
  • -Develop a discerning eye in all matters....
  • -Understand what cannot be seen by the eye....
  • -Pay attention to even the small things....
  • -Do not involve yourself in the impractical....
  • -Do not intend to rely upon anything....
  • -Respect the gods,but do not depend upon them....
  • -Although you give up your life, do not give up your honor....

2 comments:

  1. Perhaps impossible standards to live by. But then again, perhaps it is the intent, the desire, and the effort that is important?

    I added you to my blog roll. Myspace is a thing of the past. It is convenient that I can comment on your blogs using my wordpress account, or simply a name. Yes indeed.

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  2. what is this word, "impossible"???

    yeah, fuck myspace blogging

    is there a way to add your blog to my page?

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