Don't allow your mind to tell your heart what to do. The mind gives up easily

The music could even penetrate his remote world, more distant than the moon itself; it could even perform miracles.

Defeat exists but not suffering. A true warrior knows that when he loses a battle, he is improving the skill with which he wields a sword. He will be able to fight more skilfullly next time.

But no one can lose sight of what he desires. Even if there are moments when he believes the world and the others are stronger. The secret is this: do not surrender.

When you must choose a new path, do not bring old experiences with you. Those who strike out afresh, but who attempt to retain a little of the old life, end up torn apart by their own memories.

Only two things can reveal life's great secrets: suffering and love.

It is much more intelligent, more practical, to be good rather than evil.