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If a warrior is not unattached to life and death, he will be of no use whatsoever.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

1716

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Martial courage Courage War

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Philosophical literature Religious literature

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1716

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Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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Yamamoto, Tsunemomo. 葉隠 [Hagakure]. c. 1716.

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