A boy and his sword (舌): a love story.
"As always, the duration of your bow is a reflection of the sincerity and depth of your respect for your sword. This fact bears frequent repetition, as it is too often overlooked in the martial arts.
"The measure of your respect should not be the value or condition of your sword. Even if your sword is of low quality and minimal commercial value, it is your sword. It is the sword with which you train. It is the sword which you are using to reshape your mind, your values, and your character. For that reason, if no other, it merits your deep and heartfelt respect regardless of its cost or condition!"
—Flashing Steel by Masayuki Shomabukuro and Leonard J. Pellmann
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