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Alas, all my life, I have sought a match but in vain. Unbearable loneliness is my destiny." — "Sword Devil" Dugu Qiubai [1] Yang Guo also read this at the Tomb of Swords: "The "Sword Devil" Dugu Qiubai has become the invincible and unchallenged swordsman under Heaven, hence he buried his swords here. The heroes of the realm bow before me.
Miyamoto Musashi quote. Miyamoto Musashi is known as one of Japan’s most legendary swordsmen and unintentional philosophers.Born in the late 16th century, Musashi's life was marked by a ...
Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. 1584 – 13 June 1645), [1] was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels (next is 33 by Itō Ittōsai). [2] Miyamoto is considered a kensei (sword saint) of Japan. [3]
Miyamoto Musashi, Self-portrait, Samurai, writer and artist, c. 1640. Kensei (Japanese: 剣聖, sometimes rendered in English as Kensai, Ken Sai, Kensei, or Kenshei) is a Japanese honorary title given to a warrior of legendary skill in swordsmanship.
Wuxia (武俠, literally "martial arts and chivalry") is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of historical fantasy literature, its popularity has caused it to be adapted for such diverse art forms as Chinese opera, manhua, television dramas, films, and video games.
Legendary Swordsman may refer to: The Denouncement of Chu Liu Hsiang, alternate title Legendary Swordsman, a 1983 Hong Kong film; The Legendary Swordsman, a 2000 ...
Scholars argue as to when and where the actual duel took place, and indeed some question whether it even took place at all. The essence of the story, however, tells of how Gonnosuke, by now a very famous swordsman and arrogant in his (considerable) martial abilities, had one day encountered Musashi and had unceremoniously challenged him to a duel.
NFL player Kris Boyd has apologized for shoving one of his coaches. The Houston Texans cornerback, 28, pushed special teams coordinator Frank Ross, 37, in a heated moment during the divisional ...