When something out of the ordinary happens, it is ridiculous to say that it is a mystery or a portent of something… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
One must know the so-called 'lesson of a downpour. A man, caught in a sudden rain en route, dashes along the road… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
A warrior should not say something fainthearted, even casually. He should set his mind to this beforehand. Even in trifling matters the… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
Everyone lets the present moment slip by, then looks for it as though he thought it was somewhere else. No one seems… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
Meditation on inevitable death should be performed daily. Every day when one’s body and mind are at peace, one should meditate upon… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
If a warrior is not unattached to life and death, he will be of no use whatsoever. The saying that “All abilities… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
Calculating people are contemptable. The reason for this is that calculation deals with loss and gain, and the loss and gain mind… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“[...] 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Looking comparatively at the good things, you will see that they are not excluded from wisdom, humanity and bravery. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
