“When you cannot be deceived by men you will have realized the wisdom of strategy.”

Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.

Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.

Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.

You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.

The primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means.

Do not act following customary beliefs.

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

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