Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series
Source:
Samurai Wisdom
Lessons From Japan’s Warrior Culture
Five Classic Texts On Bushido
Translated By: Thomas Cleary
Tuttle Publishing
” The emptiness of the sky lets the birds fly,
The breadth of the sea sets the fish free-
A man of mettle cannot be
Without this greatness of the heart.”
Book Three
Essentials of Military Matters
Compiled by Yamaga Takatsune
(Page 211)
Hermit Poet’s Comments: Life is not easy and one must have the heart and the tenacity to get through the tough times. A strong tenacious person is comfortable during the free flowing and difficult times.
Samurai Wisdom: Lessons from Japan’s Warrior Culture by Thomas Cleary (2009-04-10)
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