War Quotes

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If one will fix his heart in such a way and assist the world and its people, he will have the devotion of the men… — Hojo Shigetoki
Fourthly, the way of the artisan. The way of the carpenter is to become proficient in the use of his tools, first to lay his… — Miyamoto Musashi
If a man does not investigate into the matter of bushido daily, it will be difficult for him to die a brave and manly death. — Kato Kiyomasa
Thirdly, the gentleman warrior, carrying the weaponry of his way. The way of the warrior is to master the virtue of his weapons. If a… — Miyamoto Musashi
Second is the way of the merchant. The wine maker obtains his ingredients and puts them to use to make his living. The way of… — Miyamoto Musashi
Looking comparatively at the good things, you will see that they are not excluded from wisdom, humanity and bravery. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Cutting down the enemy is the way of strategy, and there is no need for many refinements of it. — Miyamoto Musashi
Intelligence is the flower of discrimination. There are many examples of the flower blooming but not bearing fruit. Bushido is in being crazy to die.… — Nabeshima Naoshige
To a surrounded enemy, you must leave a way of escape. — Sun Tzu
When we discover that the truth is already in us, we are all at once our original selves. — Dogen
Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move. — Sun Tzu
If you want to learn the craft of war, ponder over this book. The teacher is as a needle, the disciple is as thread. You… — Miyamoto Musashi
One should not be envious of someone who has prospered by unjust deeds. Nor should he disdain someone who has fallen while adhering to the… — Imagawa Sadayo
As for the decorum at the time of a campaign, one must be mindful that he is a samurai. A person who loves beautification where… — Kato Kiyomasa
The Four Oaths: Never be late with respect to the way of the warrior; be useful to the lord; be respectful to your parents; get… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo
It is better to have some unhappiness while one is still young, for if a person does not experience some bitterness, his disposition will not… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo
In the Wu Tzu it says: 'He who would save his life shall lose it, and he who would give up his life shall save… — Takeda Nobushige
How can a man commit acts of martial valour if he values his life? — Torii Mototada
One must not be negligent in learning. In the Lun Yu it says: "To study and not to think is darkness. To think without study… — Takeda Nobushige
If you will take it into your mind to be sincere in throwing away your life for your master, you will not have the slightest… — Torii Mototada

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