Never fear another challenger, no matter how large; Never despise another challenger, no matter how small.

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

Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.

THE TOTALLY AWAKENED warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. A warrior’s mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm.

Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.

The penetrating brilliance of swords, wielded by followers of the Way, strikes at the evil enemy, lurking deep within, their own souls and bodies.

Each person is the universe from a particular perspective.