Holding Back
At the turn of the 17th century Kaibara Ekken wrote,
"In a contest with an opponent, premature boldness is not valued; calmly holding back is valued. This is the way to overcome enemies. But it is hard to hold back. Holding back means patience. Facing an opponent, hold back calmly; don't make the first move in haste. If you are too bold to hold back and so hasty that you make the first move, your opponent will see your error and strike, so you will be beaten ....... A noble man controls frivolity with gravity, awaits action in a state of calm. It is important for the spirit to be whole, the mood steady and the mind unmoving".
What do you think?
"In a contest with an opponent, premature boldness is not valued; calmly holding back is valued. This is the way to overcome enemies. But it is hard to hold back. Holding back means patience. Facing an opponent, hold back calmly; don't make the first move in haste. If you are too bold to hold back and so hasty that you make the first move, your opponent will see your error and strike, so you will be beaten ....... A noble man controls frivolity with gravity, awaits action in a state of calm. It is important for the spirit to be whole, the mood steady and the mind unmoving".
What do you think?
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