here is some reading for you, it is brief but i suspect you can do it.
Reischauer: "The cooperative, relativistic Japanese is not thought of as the bland product of a social conditioning that has worn off all individualistic corners, but rather as the product of firm inner self-control that has made him master of his... anti-social instincts... Social conformity... is no sign of weakness but rather the proud, tempered product of inner strength." This mastery is achieved by overcoming hardship, through self-discipline, and through personal striving for a perfection that one knows is not possible but remains a worthy goal."
you think thats air you're neckbearding, einstein... im so smart its coming out my ears
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