If his spirit is distorted he should simply fix it-purge it, make it perfect-because there is no other task in our entire lives which is more worthwhile:To seek the perfection of the warrior's spirit is the only task worthy of our temporariness, our humanity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A warrior must correct and purify their inner spirit as the highest purpose of human life.
- In plain terms
- Fix your spirit to make it perfect because it is the most important thing you can do.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize spiritual perfection above all other life tasks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a perfect spirit look like to you?
- Is perfection the only worthy goal?
Another view
Perfection may be an unattainable ideal for most people.
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