When you attack the enemy, your spirit must go to the extent of pulling the stakes out of a wall and using them as spears and halberds.

Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.

The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a warrior fights is to win

To win any battle, you must fight as if you are already dead

There is timing in everything. Timing in strategy cannot be mastered without a great deal of practice.

Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help

Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world