Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help

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.

Fixed formation is bad. Study this well.

From inside fortifications, the gun has no equal among weapons. It is the supreme weapon on the field before the ranks clash, but once swords are crossed the gun becomes useless.

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.

If the enemy thinks of the mountains, attack like the sea; and if he thinks of the sea, attack like the mountains.

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