Born Quote by Kato Kiyomasa

So live your life of obedience and of war! What matter about long life! What warrior wisheth to be spared!

— Friedrich Nietzsche

“the true warrior understands that while one is learning how to use a sword,”

— R.A. Salvatore

One should put forth great effort in matters of learning. One should read books concerning military matters, and direct his attention exclusively to the…

— Kato Kiyomasa

Conquering evil, not the opponent is the essence of swordsmanship.

— Yagyu Munenori

“Swordsmanship is the art used at the border between life and death. It is easy to throw away your life and proceed toward death,…

— Issai Chozanshi

A warrior must learn to make every act count, since he is going to be here in this world for only a short while,…

— Carlos Castaneda

“From now on the value of your life is wholly determined by you. Keep this sword close and remember, when a man learns to…

— Daniel Cuervonegro

“It is said the warrior's is the twofold Way of pen and sword, and he should have a taste for both Ways.”

— Miyamoto Musashi

“The warrior learns of the spiritual realm by dwelling on the cutting edge of the sword, standing at the edge of the fire pit,…

— Stephen K. Hayes

“The warrior merely carries the sword on behalf of others. His task is a lordly one because the warrior still agrees to die for…

— Alexandre Sanguinetti

“It is an up close and personal war, fought with savage weapons,” Odalon said. “At first when you’re young and dumb and you hear…

— Ilona Andrews

A warrior who is prepared to fight must also be prepared to die.

— Sun Tzu