The halberd is inferior to the spear on the battlefield. With the spear you can take the initiative, the halberd is defensive.

They speak of "This Dojo" and "That Dojo". They are looking for profit.

Crossing at a ford occurs often in a man's lifetime. It means setting sail even though your friends stay in harbour, knowing the route, knowing the soundness of your ship and the favour of the day.

Do not sleep under a roof. Carry no money or food. Go alone to places frightening to the common brand of men. Become a criminal of purpose. Be put in jail, and extricate yourself by your own wisdom.

Thirdly, the gentleman warrior, carrying the weaponry of his way. The way of the warrior is to master the virtue of his weapons. If a gentleman dislikes strategy he will not appreciate the benefit of weaponry, so must he not have a little taste for this?

It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first.

By knowing things that exist, you can know that which does not exist.