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One must know the so-called 'lesson of a downpour.' A man, caught in a sudden rain en route, dashes along the road not to get wet or drenched. Once one takes it for granted that in rain he naturally gets wet, he can be in a tranquil frame of mind even when soaked to the skin. This lesson applies to everything.
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"One must know the so-called 'lesson of a downpour.' A man, caught in a sudden rain en route, dashes along the road not to get wet or drenched. Once one takes it for granted that in rain he naturally gets wet, he can be in a tranquil frame of mind even when soaked to the skin. This lesson applies to everything."
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One must know the so-called 'lesson of a downpour.' A man, caught in a sudden rain en route, dashes along the road not to get wet or drenched. Once one takes it for granted that in rain he naturally gets wet, he can be in a tranquil frame of mind even when soaked to the skin. This lesson applies to everything. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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Yamamoto Tsunetomo was a Soldier from Japan (1659–1719).

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Who said "One must know the so-called 'lesson of a downpour.' A man, caught in a sudden r…"?
This quote is attributed to Yamamoto Tsunetomo, a Soldier from Japan.
When did Yamamoto Tsunetomo live?
Yamamoto Tsunetomo lived from 1659 – 1719.