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

The way of the Samurai is found in 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.

Even if one's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to do one more action with certainty.

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

In the eyes of mercy, no one should have hateful thoughts. Feel pity for the man who is even more at fault. The area and size of mercy is limitless.

The end is important in all things.