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.

In the Kamigata area, they have a sort of tiered lunchbox they use for a single day when flower viewing. Upon returning, they throw them away, trampling them underfoot. The end is important in all things.

The person who practices an art is an artist, not a samurai, and one should have the intention of being called a samurai.

There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment. A man's whole life is a succession of moment after moment. There will be nothing else to do, and nothing else to pursue. Live being true to the single purpose of the moment.

Matters of small concern should be treated seriously.

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

One should make his decisions within the space of seven breaths.