The 21 Rules of Life⁣
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Written by Myamoto Musashi one week before his death. ⁣

1. Accept everything just the way it is.⁣
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2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.⁣
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3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.⁣

4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.⁣
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5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.⁣
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6. Do not regret what you have done.⁣

7. Never be jealous.⁣
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8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.⁣
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9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself or others.⁣

10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.⁣
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11. In all things have no preferences.⁣
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12. Be indifferent to where you live.⁣

13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.⁣
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14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.⁣
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15. Do not act following customary beliefs.⁣

16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.⁣
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17. Do not fear death.⁣
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18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.⁣

19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.⁣
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20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.⁣
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21. Never stray from the Way.