If a warrior is not unattached to life and death, he will be of no use whatsoever.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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Topic

Martial courage Courage War

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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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

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Genre
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Language
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Time
1945 1940s 20th century
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