All Yamamoto Tsunetomo Quotes
- The end is important in all things. All
- A samurai will use a toothpick even though he has not eaten. Inside the skin of a dog, outside the hide of a tiger. Dog
- It is better not to become acquainted with men about whom you have formerly had doubts. No matter what you do, they will be people… Acquainted
- When someone is giving you his opinion, you should receive it with deep gratitude even though it is worthless. If you don't, he will not… Deep
- A person who is discreet in speaking will be useful during the good times and will avoid punishment during the bad. Avoid
- One should make his decisions within the space of seven breaths. Breaths
- If one thinks only of winning, a sordid victory will be worse than a defeat. For the most part, it becomes a squalid defeat. Becomes
- When something out of the ordinary happens, it is ridiculous to say that it is a mystery or a portent of something to come... the… Created
- By bringing shame to a person, how could one expect to make him a better man? Better
- As everything in this world is but a sham. Death is the only sincerity. Death
- Even if one's head were to be suddenly cut off, he should be able to do one more action with certainty. Able
- The basic meaning of etiquette is to be quick at both the beginning and end and tranquil in the middle. Basic
- It is said that one should not hesitate to correct himself when he has made a mistake. If he corrects himself without the least bit… Bit
- An affected laugh shows lack of self-respect in a man and lewdness in a woman. It is carelessness to go about with one's hands inside… Affected
- As long as people overlook matters, then inferiors can, without any fear, lead an easy and peaceful life. Any
- In the eyes of mercy, no one should have hateful thoughts. Feel pity for the man who is even more at fault. The area and… Area
- When delivering something like an important letter or other written materials, grasp it firmly in your hand as you go and do not release it… Delivering
- By inconsistency and frivolity we stray from the Way and show ourselves to be beginners. In this we do much harm. Beginners
- You cannot tell whether a person is good or bad by his vicissitudes in life. Good and bad fortune are matters of fate. Bad
- There is one transcending level, and this is the most excellent of all. This person is aware of the endlessness of entering deeply into a… All