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  • Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. The bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The plum blossom is hardy, fragrant, and elegant.

    Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.42, Shambhala Publications