A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
If one thinks only of winning, a sordid victory will be worse than a defeat. For the most part, it becomes a… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
When one is writing a letter, he should think that the recipient will make it into a hanging scroll. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
There is not a man who does not get senile by the time he reaches sixty. And when one thinks that he… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
Even if it seems certain that you will lose, retaliate. Neither wisdom nor technique has a place in this. A real man… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
There is one transcending level, and this is the most excellent of all. This person is aware of the endlessness of entering… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
If a retainer will just think about what he is to do for the day at hand, he will be able to… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
When one has made a decision to kill a person, even if it will be very difficult to succeed by advancing straight… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
Our bodies are given life from the midst of nothingness. Existing where there is nothing is the meaning of the phrase, "Form… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
Death seems to be a long way off. Is this not shallow thinking? It is worthless and is only a joke within… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
It is not good to settle into a set of opinions. It is a mistake to put forth effort and obtain some… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
It is better not to become acquainted with men about whom you have formerly had doubts. No matter what you do, they will be… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
When one has made a decision to kill a person, even if it will be very difficult to succeed by advancing straight ahead, it… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
A person who is discreet in speaking will be useful during the good times and will avoid punishment during the bad. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
“[...] if one seeks to resolve a problem, let it sit for a while, take time to think about the “Four Oaths” and subdue… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
It is a principle of the art of war that one should simply lay down his life and strike. If one's opponent also does… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
This is the substance of the Way of the Samurai: if by setting one's heart right every morning and evening, one is able to… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
Covetousness, anger and foolishness are things to sort out well. When bad things happen in the world, if you look at them comparatively, they… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
Looking comparatively at the good things, you will see that they are not excluded from wisdom, humanity and bravery. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
When something out of the ordinary happens, it is ridiculous to say that it is a mystery or a portent of something to come...… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
It is bad when one thing becomes two. One should not look for anything else in the Way of the Samurai. If one understands… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
When delivering something like an important letter or other written materials, grasp it firmly in your hand as you go and do not release… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share
