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.

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

By being impatient, matters are damaged and great works cannot be done

Bushido is realised in the presence of death. In the case of having to choose between life and death you should choose death. There is no other reasoning.

It is difficult for a fool's habits to change to selflessness.

The end is important in all things.

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.