Miriam Brown

“Living without mistakes is truly impossible. But this is something that people who live by cleverness have no inclination to think about.”
― Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“It is not sufficient just to remain calm in the event of catastrophe or emergency. When challenged by adversity, charge onwards with courage and jubilation. This is rising to a higher level. It is like the saying, “The more water there is, the higher the boat rises.”
― Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai

“Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life”
― Susan David

“[...] if one seeks to resolve a problem, let it sit for a while, take time to think about the “Four Oaths” and subdue any self-centered thoughts, and then you will be able to proceed without faltering.”
― Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai