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

The saying 'the arts aid the body' is for samurai of other regions. For samurai of the Nabeshima clan the arts bring ruin to the body.

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

Tether even a roasted chicken.

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

One must know the so-called 'lesson of a downpour. A man, caught in a sudden rain en route, dashes along the road not to get wet or drenched. Once one takes it for granted that in rain he naturally gets wet, he can be in a tranquil frame of mind even when soaked to the skin. This lesson applies to everything.

The basic meaning of etiquette is to be quick at both the beginning and end and tranquil in the middle.