The way of the Samurai is found in death.

If one is but secure at the foundation, he will not be pained by departure from minor details or affairs that are contrary to expectation. But in the end, the details of a matter are important. The right and wrong of one's way of doing things are found in trivial matters.

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.

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

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

Bushido is realised in the presence of death. In the case of having to choose between life and death you should choose death. There is no other reasoning.

By being impatient, matters are damaged and great works cannot be done