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 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 NobushigeOne's soldier should not abuse the enemy. 'Arouse a bee and it will come at you with the force of a dragon.
Takeda Nobushige