The bow is tactically strong at the commencement of battle, especially battles on a moor, as it is possible to shoot quickly among the spearmen.

Respect the gods and buddhas, but never rely on them.

It is said the warrior's is the twofold Way of pen and sword, and he should have a taste for both Ways. Even if a man has no natural ability he can be a warrior by sticking assiduously to both divisions of the Way.

People in this world look at things mistakenly, and think that what they do not understand must be the void. This is not the true void. It is bewilderment.

All things entail rising and falling timing. You must be able to discern this.

See to it that you temper yourself with one thousand days of practice, and refine yourself with ten thousand days of training.

Polish your wisdom: learn public justice, distinguish between good and evil, study the ways of different arts one by one.