Every day without fail one should consider himself as dead. There is a saying of the elders that goes, 'Step from under the eaves and you're a dead man. Leave the gate and the enemy is waiting.' This is not a matter of being careful. It is to consider oneself as dead beforehand.
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"Every day without fail one should consider himself as dead. There is a saying of the elders that goes, 'Step from under the eaves and you're a dead man. Leave the gate and the enemy is waiting.' This is not a matter of being careful. It is to consider oneself as dead beforehand." — Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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Every day without fail one should consider himself as dead. There is a saying of the elders that goes, 'Step from under the eaves and you're a dead man. Leave the gate and the enemy is waiting.' This is not a matter of being careful. It is to consider oneself as dead beforehand. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo
About Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Yamamoto Tsunetomo was a Soldier from Japan (1659–1719).
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This quote is attributed to Yamamoto Tsunetomo, a Soldier from Japan.
When did Yamamoto Tsunetomo live?
Yamamoto Tsunetomo lived from 1659 – 1719.