"Meditation on inevitable death should be performed daily. Every day one should meditate on being carried away by surging waves, falling from thousand-foot cliffs, dying of disease."
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Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659-1719) was a renowned Japanese samurai and philosopher, best known for his seminal work, *Hagakure*, which articulates the principles of bushido—the way of the warrior. Born in the Saga Domain, Tsunetomo became a retainer to the Nabeshima clan and later devoted his life to introspection and writing after the death of his lord. His reflections on loyalty, honor, and the transient nature of life continue to inspire readers and practitioners of martial arts and Eastern philosophy, securing his legacy as a profound voice of samurai ethics.
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