A famous quote by Miyamoto Musashi, the master swordsman who remains popular today through his appearances in various creative works.

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

Miyamoto Musashi was a real swordsman in the early Edo period and a strategist who is still frequently featured in creative works today—plays, novels, manga, and films.

He is likely a great historical figure whose name almost everyone, young and old, has heard at least once.

He also had the face of an artist; his ink paintings and crafted works such as wooden swords can still be found in museums across various regions.

This time, we’ve shone a spotlight on the famous sayings Musashi left behind.

The words of this multitalented great figure are sure to illuminate your life.

Famous quotes (11–20) by Musashi Miyamoto, the master swordsman still popular today through his appearances in various modern works

The heart never strays from the Way.Miyamoto Musashi

Many of the disciplines regarded as traditionally Japanese—such as kendo, judo, and aikido—include the character for “dō” (the Way) in their names.

And although they are not sports, ikebana (kado), the tea ceremony (sado), and kōdō (the way of incense) also use this character.

This may be a somewhat self-serving interpretation, but I suspect Japanese people applied the character “dō” to practices that require long years of training.

Of course, Miyamoto Musashi’s “dō” refers to the Way of swordsmanship.

To think of nothing but that, whatever one is doing—this strikes me as a grand word that encapsulates Musashi himself.

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In conclusion

This time we introduced quotes by Miyamoto Musashi—what did you think? Some of you may strongly associate him with the duel on Ganryujima, but these words come from his mastery of many different paths.

They’re all gems to remember when you feel lost in life, so if a quote resonated with you, be sure to jot it down.