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

To cut and slash are two different things. Cutting, whatever form of cutting it is, is decisive, with a resolute spirit. Slashing is nothing more than touching the enemy.

It is imperative to master the principles of the art of war and learn to be unmoved in mind even in the heat of the battle.

When in a fight to the death, one wants to employ all one's weapons to the utmost. I must say that to die with one's sword still sheathed is most regrettable.

Pay attention even to life's trifles.

from one thing, know ten thousand things

It is difficult to realize the true Way just through sword-fencing. Know the smallest things and the biggest things, the shallowest things and the deepest things.