Quotes from Miyamoto Musashi

Generally speaking, the way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.

One thousand days of lessons for discipline; ten thousand days of lessons for mastery.

The way of the warrior does not include other ways…but if you know the way broadly you will see it in everything.

To die as a warrior means to have crossed swords and either won or lost without any consideration for winning or losing.

Control your anger. If you have anger towards others, they control you.

Under the sword lifted high, there is hell making you tremble. But go ahead, and you have the land of bliss.

Immature strategy is the cause of grief.

When in a fight to the death, one wants to employ all one's weapons to the utmost. I must say that to die with one's sword still sheathed is most regrettable.

The approach to combat and everyday life should be the same.

It is said the warrior's is the twofold Way of pen and sword, and he should have a taste for both ways.

The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a warrior fights is to win. Otherwise, why be a warrior? It is easier to count beads.

Anger. Control your anger. If you hold anger toward others, they have control over you.Your opponent can dominate and defeat you if you allow him to get you irritated.

It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first.

The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them

The way is in training.

Strategy is the craft of the warrior.

They speak of "This Dojo" and "That Dojo". They are looking for profit.

Never depart from the way of martial arts.

Approach the enemy with the attitude of defeating him without delay.

Always return your weapon along the same path it traveled out on. In this way you can use it again without having to relocate and rethink our attitude.

When the enemy starts to collapse you must pursue him without the chance of letting go. If you fail to take advantage of your enemies collapse, they may recover.

Surpass today what you were yesterday, go beyond those of poor skill tomorrow, and exceed those who are skillful later.

Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior. Today is victory over yourself of yesterday tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.

Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.