Be true to the thought of the moment and avoid distraction. Other than continuing to exert yourself, enter into nothing else, but go to the extent of living single thought by single thought.

A warrior is worthless unless he rises above others and stands strong in the midst of a storm.

To give a person an opinion one must first judge well whether that person is of the disposition to receive it or not.

Human life is truly a short affair. It is better to live doing the things that you like.

Light matters should be dealt with seriously. Serious matters should be dealt with lightly.

The way of the Samurai is found in death.

Bushido is realised in the presence of death. In the case of having to choose between life and death you should choose death. There is no other reasoning.

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 size of mercy is limitless.

Go ahead and gamble a lie. A person who will not tell you seven lies within a hundred yards is useless as a man.

The end is important in all things.

One should make his decisions within the space of seven breaths.

So, what did you learn?Curiosity asked the Cat, thenpoked her carcass with a stick.

Poets, like the blind, can see in the dark.

How "spiritual" you are has nothing to do with what you believe, but everything to do with your state of consciousness.

No, this isn't right. I don't think the people doing it know or care about right and wrong. This is all some kind of show, but I don't understand it either.

The minister's brain is often die "poor-box" of the church.

The dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us.

I couldn't remember ever having seen a young man with such power, so many facets of expression, so much sheer invention as an actor.

If it does not fit, you must acquit.

I was a musical theatre geek in high school and college.

The history of the United States is the story of people of many backgrounds.