By inconsistency and frivolity we stray from the Way and show ourselves to be beginners. In this we do much harm. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
I have found that the Way of the samurai is death. This means that when you are compelled to choose between life… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
Sincerity does not only complete the self; it is the means by which all things are completed. As the self is completed,… — 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
It is bad when one thing becomes two. One should not look for anything else in the Way of the Samurai. If… — 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… — 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
If one is but secure at the foundation, he will not be pained by departure from minor details or affairs that are… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
The Four Oaths: Never be late with respect to the way of the warrior; be useful to the lord; be respectful to… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
All of us want to live, and that is absolutely natural. However, we should learn from childhood on to choose our best… — 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
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
