A samurai will use a toothpick even though he has not eaten. Inside the skin of a dog, outside the hide of a tiger.

Tether even a roasted chicken.

By bringing shame to a person, how could one expect to make him a better man?

An affected laugh shows lack of self-respect in a man and lewdness in a woman. It is carelessness to go about with one's hands inside the slits in the sides of his hakama.

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

Our bodies are given life from the midst of nothingness. Existing where there is nothing is the meaning of the phrase, "Form is emptiness." That all things are provided for by nothingness is the meaning of the phrase, "Emptiness is form." One should not think that these are two seperate things.

When delivering something like an important letter or other written materials, grasp it firmly in your hand as you go and do not release it once, but hand it over directly to the recipient.