To desire with oneโs very soul every second of every day to accomplish oneโs aim.
Yamamoto TsunetomoWhen confronted with two alternatives, life and death, one is to choose death without hesitation.
Yamamoto TsunetomoA warrior is worthless unless he rises above others and stands strong in the midst of a storm.
Yamamoto TsunetomoOne must know the so-called 'lesson of a downpour. A man, caught in a sudden rain en route, dashes along the road not to get wet or drenched. Once one takes it for granted that in rain he naturally gets wet, he can be in a tranquil frame of mind even when soaked to the skin. This lesson applies to everything.
Yamamoto Tsunetomo