Singlemindedness is all-powerful.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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Topic

Singlemindedness Focus

Author

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Source

Hagakure

Genre

Philosophical literature Religious literature

Language

Japanese

Time

1716 1710s 18th century

Occupation

Samurai Philosopher Writer

From

Japan Asia

Authentication Score 3

Citation

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

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Authentication Score 3
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