Looking comparatively at the good things, you will see that they are not excluded from wisdom, humanity and bravery.

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.

To give a person an opinion one must first judge well whether that person is of the disposition to receive it or not.

The deepest love is often hidden.

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

Matters of small concern should be treated seriously.

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.