Having been born into the house of a warrior, one's intentions should be to grasp the long and the short swords and to die.

It is said that the inferior seek to emulate the superior. Thus, if a general slackens only a little, those beneath him will be greatly negligent.

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.

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 it is unnecessary is fit for punishment.

Greatness is not just upon 'a few chosen ones

Next to the dog, the wastebasket is your best friend.

The source is knowledge. Wanna go to college, or wanna be garbage?

I frankly don't make much of a living, but I make a hell of a life.

Wait 'till I get my money right.

Governor Romney is suffering from political amnesia.

Reason argues the case, but fact may determine the judgment.

...he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke-the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love.

I never indulge in rhyme or stanza Unless I'm in bed with the influenza.

I was not allowed to be an individual. I was black and I was a woman - and I was a black woman.