The fastest way to attain courage is to follow the chosen Way and be willing to abandon life itself for the sake of justice.

Courtesy should be apparent in all our actions and words and in all aspects of daily life. But be courtesy, I do not mean rigid, cold formality. Courtesy in the truest sense is selfless concern for the welfare and physical and mental comfort of the other person.

A human life gains lustre and strength only when it is polished and tempered.

One living daily in the Way carries their head low and their eyes high; reserved in speech and possessing a kind heart, they steadfastly continue in their training efforts.

Always remember that the true meaning of Budo is that soft overcomes hard, small overcomes large.

One must try, everyday, to expand one's limits.

A man who understands decorum and the courtesies is a great treasure; I hope to train and send into society as many such men as I can.