Singlemindedness is all-powerful.

The deepest love is often hidden.

All of man’s work is a bloody business. That fact, today, is considered foolish, affairs are finished cleverly with words alone, and jobs that require effort are avoided. I would like young men to have some understanding of this.

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.

Having only wisdom and talent is the lowest tier of usefulness.

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.

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