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More Quotes by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
I have found that the Way of the samurai is death. This means that when you are compelled to choose between life and death, you must quickly choose death.
A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death.
There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment. A man's whole life is a succession of moment after moment. There will be nothing else to do, and nothing else to pursue. Live being true to the single purpose of the moment.
If you are slain in battle, you should be resolved to have your corpse facing the enemy.
The deepest love is often hidden.
A warrior is worthless unless he rises above others and stands strong in the midst of a storm.
Even if it seems certain that you will lose, retaliate. Neither wisdom nor technique has a place in this. A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. By doing this, you will awaken from your dreams.
If you are slain in battle, you should be resolved to have your corpse facing the enemy.
Everyone lets the present moment slip by, then looks for it as though he thought it were somewhere else.
Light matters should be dealt with seriously. Serious matters should be dealt with lightly.
