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yamamoto tsunetomo |
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To hate injustice and stand on
righteousness is a difficult thing. Furthermore, to think that
being righteous is the best one can do and to do one's utmost to
be righteous will, on the contrary, brings many mistakes. The Way
is in a higher place than righteousness. This is difficult to
discover, but it is the highest wisdom. When seen from this
standpoint, things like righteousness are rather shallow. If one
does not understand this on his own, it cannot be known. There is
a method of getting to this Way, however, even if one cannot
discover it by himself. This is to be found in consultation with
others. Even a person who has not attained this Way sees others
from the side. It is like the saying from the game of go: "He who
sees from the side has eight eyes." The saying, "Thought by
thought we see our own mistakes," also means that the highest Way
is in discussion with others. |
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