Not to borrow the strength of another, nor to rely on one's own streng…

Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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Not to borrow the strength of another, nor to rely on one's own strength; to cut off past and future thoughts, and not to live within the everyday mind... then the Great Way is right before your eyes.
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