"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection..., but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death" Thomas Paine
There are four Samurai philosophies that I absolutely love...They say that in order to appreciate everything in life, you must first learn to appreciate yourself, who you are and what you are. Second is their belief that the greatest Samurai victory is one over the self. Third they believe that the most greatest of fighters aren't those that are hot-tempered and edgy or violent, but those that are the most peaceful, for it is them that you must