Character: Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Ieyasu is a fearless commander. None of his soldiers who fell in battle, died with his back to the enemy. They all died to the enemy face.

They say that what is called "spirit of time", goes along with this time forever. Therefore, it is important make full use of each generation.

It is not good to be satisfied with the achieved understanding. Whoever makes efforts, gets some idea and stops. First you need to make great efforts in order to leave no doubt that you've got the basics down; then to work hard to bear fruit - and this process does not stop throughout your life. Don't rely on that level of understanding that is opened up to you. Just repeat to yourself: "This is not enough".

Ask when you already know is politeness. Ask when you don't know this rule.

Human life is short, but his name forever.

The person who scolds you right in the eye, do not commit dishonesty.

If we rejected anyone who had once made a mistake, it is likely that we wouldn't be at all helpful people. The man who once tripped, will behave much wiser and will do you more good, because he experienced remorse. The man who never was wrong - dangerous.