As Japan’s greatest swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi was known for his excellent and unique double bladed swordsmanship. He has lots to say about fighting and strategy. We are going to honor him and his work with our list of 25 Miyamoto Musashi quotes which are sure to keep that fire burning inside of us.

25 Inspiring Quotes by Miyamoto Musashi from Japan

1

And there are a million different ways to kill a cat.

2

Don’t waste your energy on senseless things.

3

Be prepared. Always.

4

Self-discipline is the first step.

5

Broaden your perspective. Be open-minded.

6

Because you’ve got to scratch beneath the surface.

7

Practice hard. Practice well.

8

There are greater things to fight for.

9

Treat your past experiences as valuable life lessons and get over them.

10

Be stronger than your rival.

11

Defeat yourself at first, and then defeat others.

12

If you believe in yourself, you will go far.

13

If you don’t push the right buttons, you will be defeated.

14

Fight with a greater purpose in mind.

15

Downplay your enemy’s strengths and unleash his hidden weaknesses.

16

Great warriors die with dignity and honor.

17

Know your enemy from head to foot, inside and out.

18

Have a clearer perspective of the situation at hand, and you will not falter.

19

We all have our weak points, but we must not put our guards down.

20

You got to endure the pain first before reaping the rewards.

21

This is a precursor for wisdom.

22

Always, always be prepared for the worst.

23

All art forms require great dedication and hardwork, because nothing good or beautiful comes easy.

24

Incorporate your passion into your everyday life.

25

And finally, for our last of 25 Miyamoto Musashi quotes: don’t take yourself too seriously.

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