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.

Human life is truly a short affair. It is better to live doing the things that you like.

There is not a man who does not get senile by the time he reaches sixty. And when one thinks that he will not be senile, he is already so.

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.

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.

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

Continue to spur a running horse.