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.

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

In the construction of houses, choice of woods is made. Straight un-knotted timber of good appearance is used for the revealed pillars, straight timber with small defects is used for the inner pillars. Timbers of the finest appearance, even if a little weak, is used for the thresholds, lintels, doors, and sliding doors, and so on. Good strong timber, though it be gnarled and knotted, can always be used discreetly in construction.

Do not waste time idling or thinking after you have set your goals

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

When you cannot be deceived by men you will have realised the wisdom of strategy.

It is difficult to understand the universe if you only study one planet