There are two things that will blemish a retainer, and these are riches and honor. If one but remains in strained circumstances, he will not be marred. (Yamamoto Tsunetomo)

There are two things that will blemish a retainer, and these are riches and honor. If one but remains in strained circumstances, he will not be marred.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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