Author of quotes: Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Although a samurai must before all things honour the Way of the Samurai, there is no doubt that we all hebraically. Therefore, if in our day to ask: "what is the true meaning of the Way of the Samurai?", only a few will respond without delay. And all because no one prepares himself in advance not to answer such questions. This suggests that people forget about the Path. Neglect is dangerous.

If reflection lasts for a long time, the result will be disastrous.

If in his youth, fate did not favor the man, there is nothing wrong. Such a person is often faced with difficulties and he develops a strong character. If in the face of adversity, a person begins to MOPE, he's useless.

About the merits of people of the past can be judged from the fact, as do their descendants. In their actions the person needs to be the best of what he inherited from ancestors. That's respect to the ancestors.

If in serious matters concerning himself, man would not act decisively and without delay, he will never succeed.

Until you're forty years, it is better not to get involved in arguments, but to succeed in the activity. If a person turned forty, but in the active activities he has not achieved what it requires age and position, he is not worthy of respect.

In China lived a man who liked dragons, and his clothing and furnishings in the house were decorated with their images. About his passion became known to the king of dragons, and one day in front of the window this man was a real dragon. They say that the man died of fright.

When there is something unusual, it would be naive to say that it is a mystery or a portent of some future events... the Signs are only in the eye of the beholder.

Caught in the rain, you can learn from this valuable lesson. If the rain starts unexpectedly, you don't want to get wet and therefore run down the street to his house. But, reaching home, you realize that you are still wet. If you decide not to walk fast, you will get wet, but don't FUSS. We should act similarly in similar circumstances.

People who are deprived of wisdom, abusing the time.

A warrior should be careful in their actions and to avoid even minor mistakes. Moreover, it needs to be careful in the choice of words and never say, "I'm scared", "In your place I would run away", "This is terrible!", or "How painful!". These words should not be spoken in no friendly conversation or even during sleep. After all, if a shrewd man hears from other such statements, he sees right through him. Your speech must follow.

Unprincipled to think that you can't achieve anything reached the great masters. The masters are people, and neither do you people. If you know that you can be the same as they are, you're already on the way to it.
Master Ittei said: "Confucius was a sage because I wanted the teachings from the age of fifteen, not because he studied in his old age". It reminds of the Buddhist saying: "There is an intention, will and enlightenment".

When someone expresses to you an opinion, you should be deeply grateful, even if you don't want it. If you're not grateful to him, next time he won't tell you what they say about you people. We should strive to speak and to listen to the opinions of others, sympathetic.

People believe that thinking about complex cases, they can deal with them. However, when they reflect on something they have thought about. They can't make the right decision, because their arguments are motivated by the desire for personal gain.
To abandon the foolish thoughts and to cultivate a genuine impersonal thinking hard. But if, in considering the question, you don't think about it and focus on the four commandments of Lord Nabeshima samurai, what do you think will fit your best judgment.