A warrior is worthless unless he rises above others and stands strong in the midst of a storm.

The Four Oaths: Never be late with respect to the way of the warrior; be useful to the lord; be respectful to your parents; get beyond love and grief: exist for the good of man.

When one is writing a letter, he should think that the recipient will make it into a hanging scroll.

Nothing is impossible in this world. Firm determination, it is said, can move heaven and earth. Things appear far beyond one's power, because one cannot set his heart on any arduous project due to want of strong will.

Tether even a roasted chicken.

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

Purity is something that cannot be attained except by piling effort upon effort.