Duty Quote by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

It is difficult for a fool's habits to change to selflessness.

— Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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

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

A person who is discreet in speaking will be useful during the good times and will avoid punishment during the bad.

— Yamamoto Tsunetomo

“[...] 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

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

The way of the Samurai is found in death.

— Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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

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

Looking comparatively at the good things, you will see that they are not excluded from wisdom, humanity and bravery.

— Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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

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