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.
Miyamoto MusashiThe bow is tactically strong at the commencement of battle, especially battles on a moor, as it is possible to shoot quickly among the spearmen.
Miyamoto MusashiYou should not have a favourite weapon. To become over-familiar with one weapon is as much a fault as not knowing it sufficiently well.
Miyamoto Musashi