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Posted on Aug 9th, 2009 by maornot : aikido-seeker maornot
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A samurai wife on living in constant fighting and politicking of 16th century Japan:

   If our life is just one long attempt to flee difficulties,
    we will always be afraid to be happy now,
    fearing that our happiness will crumble.

according to Miura, Ayako. 1975, 2004 (transl.).
Lady Gracia - a samurai wife’s love, strife and faith.
Tokyo, IBC Publishing. P.325

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