Bushido
Bushido
Inazo Nitob
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For anyone that wants to learn more about Japanese culture and the history of it, I think [this book] is a great starting point. - PewDiePie
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Bushido

Bushido: The Soul of Japan

Inazo Nitob
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Inazo Nitob
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In the heart of Japan's storied past, where the clash of steel was not just the language of combat but of honor and ethics, stands "Bushido" by Inazo Nitobe. This seminal work delves deep into the soul of the samurai, exploring the intricate web of duty, courage, and compassion that defines the Way of the Warrior. Nitobe's narrative is both a window into the valiant history of a nation and a timeless guide to personal excellence. Through its pages, readers traverse the landscape of feudal Japan, where the principles governing the life of the warrior caste—loyalty, filial piety, and self-discipline—shaped the very fabric of its society. "Bushido" is not merely a historical account; it is a beacon that continues to guide individuals in understanding the essence of honor and integrity in daily life. With an eloquent and insightful pen, Nitobe crafts a detailed portrayal of Bushido, illuminating the path walked by samurais and the moral and ethical framework they embodied. The book examines how these principles extend beyond the battlefield, influencing family life, education, and governance, and offering a reflection on how these age-old virtues find relevance even in contemporary society. As Nitobe unfolds the layers of Bushido, he reveals its core as not just a code for warriors but as a profound philosophy that fosters a life of sincerity, discipline, and nobility. "Bushido" emerges as an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the depth of Japanese culture or to incorporate the spirit of the samurai into their own life's journey.

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Released
1899
1 Jan
Length
160
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For anyone that wants to learn more about Japanese culture and the history of it, I think [this book] is a great starting point. - PewDiePie
A truly brave man is ever serene; he is never taken by surprise; nothing ruffles the equanimity of his spirit. In the heat of battle he remains cool; in the midst of catastrophes he keeps level his mind. Earthquakes do not shake him, he laughs at storms. We admire him as truly great, who, in the menacing presence of danger or death, retains his self-possession; who, for instance, can compose a poem under impending peril or hum a strain in the face of death. Such indulgence betraying no tremor in the writing or in the voice, is taken as an infallible index of a large nature—of what we call a capacious mind (Yoyū), which, far from being pressed or crowded, has always room for something more.
— Inazo Nitob, Bushido

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