The way of the Samurai is found in death.

Human life is truly a short affair. It is better to live doing the things that you like.

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

The way of the Samurai is found in death.

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

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.

It is said that one should not hesitate to correct himself when he has made a mistake. If he corrects himself without the least bit of delay, his mistakes will disappear.