Of what real value is a title? The power is the only important thing

Only by living at the edge of death can you understand the indescribable joy of life - Shogun.

Anger is one of the most intimate of emotions and to expose it to strangers is one of the most stupid and sickening things to do. Never get angry with strangers because they are strangers.

First the priests arrive. Then the conquistadores.

.., by universal custom, your enemy is never more polite than when he is planning or has planned your destruction.

Anger is something you should only vent in front of intimates, and friends and relations. Never be angry in front of strangers because you lose face.

What are clouds, but an excuse for the sky? What is life, but an escape from death?