Thirst for victory leads to defeat; not tiring of defeat leads to victory. — Yamaoka Tesshu Copy Share Image
Zen is like soap. First you wash with it, and then you wash off the soap. — Yamaoka Tesshu Copy Share Image
The world is wide, full of happenings. Keep this in mind and never believe 'I'm the onlyone who knows.' — Yamaoka Tesshu Copy Share Image
As a samurai, I must strengthen my character; as a human being I must perfect my spirit — Yamaoka Tesshu Copy Share Image
The moon does not think to be reflected, nor does the water think to reflect, in the Hirosawa Pond. — Yamaoka Tesshu Copy Share Image
Thirst for victory leads to defeat; not tiring of defeat leads to victory. — Yamaoka Tesshu Copy Share Image
If you want to obtain the secrets of such wonderful techniques, drill yourself, harden yourself, undergo severe training, abandoned body and mind; follow this… — Yamaoka Tesshu Copy Share Image
Do not think that this is all there is. More and more wonderful teachings exist... — Yamaoka Tesshu Copy Share Image
