One should not utter a word about his own inadequacies. In the Oxo it says: 'When a man lets out a single word, the long and short of him will be known.'
Takeda NobushigeOne must not be negligent in learning. In the Lun Yu it says: "To study and not to think is darkness. To think without study is dangerous."
Takeda NobushigeGood medicine is bitter to the mouth, but has an effect on the disease. Faithful words hurt one's ears, but have value for one's conduct.
Takeda NobushigeIn the Wu Tzu it says: 'He who would save his life shall lose it, and he who would give up his life shall save it.'
Takeda Nobushige