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

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

Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others.

Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.

Do nothing that is of no use.

Step by step walk the thousand-mile road.

Get beyond love and grief: exist for the good of man.

Be detached from desire your whole life.