it is easy to surpass a predecessor, but difficult to avoid being surpassed by a successor.

If a man wanted to put the entire universe in his breast, he couldn't do it with his chest stuck out.

Danger was the grindstone on which the swordsman whetted his spirit. Enemies were teachers in disguise.

It's interesting, isn't it? Being in the world.

A wise man who cultivates wisdom may sometimes drown in it.

Oh, you crows! Feast away! What a spread! Soup straight from the eye sockets! And thick red sake! But don't have too much Or you'll surely get drunk.

Sincerity, even if it speaks with a stutter, will sound eloquent when inspired.