Perception is strong and sight weak. In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things.

Fourthly, the way of the artisan. The way of the carpenter is to become proficient in the use of his tools, first to lay his plans with true measure and then perform his work according to plan. Thus he passes through life.

This is truth: When you sacrifice your life, you must make fullest use of your weaponry. It is false not to do so, and to die with a weapon as yet undrawn.

The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them

Perception is strong and sight weak. In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things.

Consider yourself lightly; consider the world deeply.

Always return your weapon along the same path it traveled out on. In this way you can use it again without having to relocate and rethink our attitude.