“In the first stage, man and sword become one and each other.

Here, even a blade of grass can be used as lethal weapon.

In the next stage, the sword resides not in the hand but in the heart.

Here, even without a weapon, the warrior can slay his enemy from 100 paces.

But the ultimate ideal is when the sword disappears altogether.

The warrior embraces all those around him, and the desire to kill no longer exists.

… Only peace remains.”

~ Zhang Yimou (from the movie “Hero”)

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