If one thinks only of winning, a sordid victory will be worse than a defeat. For the most part, it becomes a squalid defeat.

As long as people overlook matters, then inferiors can, without any fear, lead an easy and peaceful life.

By inconsistency and frivolity we stray from the Way and show ourselves to be beginners. In this we do much harm.

Covetousness, anger and foolishness are things to sort out well. When bad things happen in the world, if you look at them comparatively, they are not unrelated to these three things.

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.

A person who is discreet in speaking will be useful during the good times and will avoid punishment during the bad.

Light matters should be dealt with seriously. Serious matters should be dealt with lightly.