So, Im not quoting Myamoto Musashi, but I am paraphrasing him when I say:
Arrogance is for the weak; they have no accomplishments, and use it to hide their weakness.
Conversely, humility is for children; they have no accomplishments, and humbly watch others to learn.
Pride is for those who know their worth; only when one knows their own worth can they truly exist.*
*terms and conditions may apply
I feel like that (my paraphrase) is the point of this story; an appropriately humble young man learns to see his own worth.**
That's basically the Western "Hero's Tale," but with a distinctly Japanese twist, and I am entirely here for it.
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**Mind you, this viewpoint is from a dude that once happily murdered every man and boy in town to show how "cool and amazing" he was with a sword; then again he also killed all the guys in another village, and then had his entire ass whupped by an old farmer dude with a staff (likely an older ashigaru). Basically, when it comes to Musashi, your milage may vary.
crap man, that swordman cutie actually a dude, now I'm gay
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