By being impatient, matters are damaged and great works cannot be done
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.
Singlemindedness is all-powerful.
As everything in this world is but a sham, Death is the only sincerity.
Matters of small concern should be treated seriously.
A person who is discreet in speaking will be useful during the good times and will avoid punishment during the bad.