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The Bushido Code: Words of Wisdom from Japan's Greatest Samurai
Words of wisdom from great samurai A collection of inspiring essays and aphorisms from Japan's leading warriors
Samurai warrior leaders had to deal with grim conditions of life, death and survival. But such men were not simply rough uneducated they often personified the Far Eastern ideal of balancing cultural awareness and artistic expertise with high martial abilities. Their sayings, precepts and the anecdotes about them are informed by a broad spectrum of interests, many of which are still of great value today.
This book provides English translations of the essential thoughts and teachings of 55 great Samurai leaders--from Takeda Shingen and Oda Nobunaga to Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu--the men who unified Japan and established a system of government that survived for generations
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Covering universal themes ranging from the courage and ambition to face daily affairs, the insights and strategies necessary to deal with allies and opponents, the value of art and literature, and even why and how to save money-- this is a book whose ancient wisdom is still highly relevant and of great value to readers today.
Samurai warrior leaders had to deal with grim conditions of life, death and survival. But such men were not simply rough uneducated they often personified the Far Eastern ideal of balancing cultural awareness and artistic expertise with high martial abilities. Their sayings, precepts and the anecdotes about them are informed by a broad spectrum of interests, many of which are still of great value today.
This book provides English translations of the essential thoughts and teachings of 55 great Samurai leaders--from Takeda Shingen and Oda Nobunaga to Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu--the men who unified Japan and established a system of government that survived for generations
Advice in this book
Covering universal themes ranging from the courage and ambition to face daily affairs, the insights and strategies necessary to deal with allies and opponents, the value of art and literature, and even why and how to save money-- this is a book whose ancient wisdom is still highly relevant and of great value to readers today.
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192 pages, Hardcover
Published May 23, 2023
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June 11, 2023The 'seven habits of successful people' if it was written by a who's-who of legendary daimyo and shogunate.
Some highlights:
"Hiking your robe above your buttocks when crossing a river that only comes up to your knees may seem to be a little cautious, but you won't have the problem of getting wet." (Tokugawa Ieyasu, 1542-1616).
"People who practice dance, which is not connected to the martial arts, should be ordered to commit seppuku." (Kato Kiyomasa, 1562-1611).
"Do not be impressed with minor skills." (Mori Motonari, 1497-1571).
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Some highlights:
"Hiking your robe above your buttocks when crossing a river that only comes up to your knees may seem to be a little cautious, but you won't have the problem of getting wet." (Tokugawa Ieyasu, 1542-1616).
"People who practice dance, which is not connected to the martial arts, should be ordered to commit seppuku." (Kato Kiyomasa, 1562-1611).
"Do not be impressed with minor skills." (Mori Motonari, 1497-1571).
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September 20, 2025
Living with discipline integrity and honor is not a new concept that has just recently been discovered. It has been a way of life for centuries The Bushido Code is a great historical reference with strategies that can be applied to simple everyday life as well as improvement of personal/business relationships.
September 23, 2023
A collection of pithy aphorisms for why and how you should commit suicide (it pertains peripherally to honor).
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