Ki-saburo, although he was a mere outlaw, having his left…
![“Ki-saburo, although he was a mere outlaw, having his left arm half cut at the elbow in a quarrel, ordered his servant to cut it off with a saw, and during the operation he could calmly sit talking and laughing with his friends. Hiko-kuro (Takayama),[FN#235] a Japanese loyalist of note, one evening…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/093/kaiten-nukariya-793_quote_ki-saburo-although-he-was-a-mere-outlaw_351553.jpg)
““Ki-saburo, although he was a mere outlaw, having his left arm half cut at the elbow in a quarrel, ordered his servant to cut it off with a saw, and during the operation he could calmly sit talking and laughing with his friends. Hiko-kuro (Takayama),[FN#235] a Japanese loyalist of note, one evening happened to come to a bridge where two robbers were lying in wait for him. They lay fully stretching themselves, each with his head in the middle of the bridge, that he might not pass across it without touching them. Hiko-kuro was not excited nor disheartened, but calmly approached the vagabonds and passed the bridge, treading upon their heads, which act so frightened them that they took to their heels without doing any harm to him.[FN#236]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A stoic, fearless individual confronts extreme adversity with calm humor, showing mastery over pain and danger.
In simple terms: Courage and calmness in face of suffering.
Key Takeaway
Maintain composure under pressure.
Themes
courage
humor
resilience
leadership
Mood
defiant
steady
inspirational
Type
anecdotal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- medical trauma
- leadership challenges
- personal crises
Key Concepts
Stoicism
mindfulness
psychological endurance
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you stay calm in a painful situation?
- What does humor achieve in danger?
A Different Perspective
Physical harm may still cause lasting damage despite calmness.