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.

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.

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.

At one time or another all normal people have wished their loved ones were dead.

Fate is a sea without a shore, and the soul is a rock that abides.

Being a king, emperor, or president is mighty small potatoes compared to being a mother.

The average Christian leaves planet earth never having led anyone to Christ.

The generation of youth in the early 21st century has no way of grasping if they will ever be free from the gnawing sense of the transience, indefiniteness, and provisional nature of any settlement.

A lot will have to happen globally and personally before the stars would align.

I'm a big believer in the fact that life is about preparation, preparation, preparation.

But I believe we all have an inner goodness; a little flame that stays alight through the worst of trials.

Pleasure is Nature's test, her sign of approval. When man is happy, he is in harmony with himself and his environment.

Interest and attention will insure to you an education.