An idea from The Book of Five Rings

Rival schools get harsh verdicts: too fond of long swords, too many showy techniques sold to beginners, secret inner teachings. These are a founder judging his competitors, so they are one side of an argument. The point underneath holds up. Don’t get attached to one method.

From The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

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