Go ahead and gamble a lie. A person who will not tell you seven lies within a hundred yards is useless as a man.

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

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.

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

The heart of a virtuous person has settled down and he does not rush about at things. A person of little merit is not at peace but walks about making trouble and is in conflict with all.

Even if it seems certain that you will lose, retaliate. Neither wisdom nor technique has a place in this. A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. By doing this, you will awaken from your dreams.

A warrior should not say something fainthearted, even casually. He should set his mind to this beforehand. Even in trifling matters the depths of one's heart can be seen.