Hagakure

Book of the Samurai

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«A Classic of Japanese thought…Poetic, robust…a feast of aphorisms and martial anecdotes.» – The New York Review of Books
“HAGAKURE became a kind of magical discovery for me, and 'hidden under its leaves' were some important gifts.” – Jim Jarmusch
“A fascinating glimpse into another place and time.” -Library Journal
“Yamamoto brought together three temperaments: loyalty to his master, a literary sensibility, and the enlightenment of Zen.” – Choice
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Quotes

  • Alisher Mutaliyevhas quoted3 years ago
    Be true to the thought of the moment and avoid distraction. Other than continuing to exert yourself, enter into nothing else, but go to the extent of living single thought by single thought.
  • Alisher Mutaliyevhas quoted3 years ago
    There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment. A man's whole life is a succession of moment after moment. If one fully understands the present moment, there will be nothing else to do, and nothing else to pursue. Live being true to the single purpose of the moment.
  • Alisher Mutaliyevhas quoted3 years ago
    It is said that much sake, self-pride and luxury are to be avoided by a samurai, There is no cause for anxiety when you are unhappy, but when you become a little elated, these three things become dangerous. Look at the human condition. It is unseemly for a person to become prideful and extravagant when things are going well. Therefore, it is better to have some unhappiness while one is still young, for if a person does not experience some bitterness, his disposition will not settle down. A person who becomes fatigued when unhappy is useless.

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