Sincerity does not only complete the self; it is the means by which all things are completed. As the self is completed, there is human-heartedness; as things are completed, there is wisdom. This is the virtue of one’s character, and the Way of joining the internal and external. Thus, when we use this, everything is correct.

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.

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

It is better to have some unhappiness while one is still young, for if a person does not experience some bitterness, his disposition will not settle down.

The deepest love is often hidden.

Looking comparatively at the good things, you will see that they are not excluded from wisdom, humanity and bravery.

As everything in this world is but a sham, Death is the only sincerity.