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.
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.
By being impatient, matters are damaged and great works cannot be done.
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 live as though his body were already dead, he gains freedom in the Way. his whole life will be without blame, and he will succeed in his calling.