THE PATH IS exceedingly vast. From ancient times to the present day, even the greatest sages were unable to perceive and comprehend the entire truth; the explanation and teachings of masters and saints express only part of the whole. It is not possible for anyone to speak of such things in their entirety. Just head for the light and heat, learn from the gods, and through the virtue of devoted practice of the Art of Peace, become one with the divine.

CONTEMPLATE THE workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, and take all that is good as your own. With this as your base, open your own door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you.

Life itself is always a trial. In training, you must test and polish yourself in order to face the great challenges of life.

The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony.

All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you.

Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning.

The Samurai is the first to suffer anxiety for human society, and he is the last to seek personal pleasure.