The basic meaning of etiquette is to be quick at both the beginning and end and tranquil in the middle.

If a retainer will just think about what he is to do for the day at hand, he will be able to do anything. If it is a single day's work, one should be able to put up with it. Tomorrow, too is but a single day.

All abilities come from one mind

The deepest love is often hidden.

A warrior should not say something fainthearted, even casually. He should set his mind to this beforehand. Even in trifling matters the depths of one's heart can be seen.

A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death.

To desire with one’s very soul every second of every day to accomplish one’s aim.