Matters of small concern should be treated seriously.

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

As long as people overlook matters, then inferiors can, without any fear, lead an easy and peaceful life.

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

A person who is discreet in speaking will be useful during the good times and will avoid punishment during the bad.

You cannot tell whether a person is good or bad by his vicissitudes in life. Good and bad fortune are matters of fate.

When someone is giving you his opinion, you should receive it with deep gratitude even though it is worthless. If you don't, he will not tell you the things that he has seen and heard about you again.