FAMOUS JAPANESE SAMURAI QUOTES

“The way of the samurai is found in death.” – Yamamoto Tsunetomo

“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“The favorite sport of the samurai is battling with his own mind.” – Tsukahara Bokuden

“The art of peace is the art of war.” – Toyotomi Hideyoshi

“If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.” – Confucius (Influential for Samurai philosophy)

“Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.” – Sun Tzu (Influential for Samurai philosophy)

“The sword is the soul of the samurai.” – Tokugawa Ieyasu

“Do not fear death. Accept it and embrace it. Only then can you truly live as a samurai.” – Oda Nobunaga

“When the opponent expands, I contract. When he contracts, I expand. And when there is an opportunity, I do not hit. It hits all by itself.” – Takuan Soho

“One should not strike the horse once it has hit the target.” – Uesugi Kenshin

“In battle, if you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“Through training, comes knowledge. Through knowledge, comes strength. Through strength, comes victory.” – Sengoku Hidehisa MY HEART IS CONFUSED QUOTES

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi (Inspired by Samurai philosophy)

“When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: ‘The people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous, and surly.'” – Marcus Aurelius (Influential for Samurai philosophy)

“It is not enough to be able to swing a sword. True strength lies in mastering oneself.” – Takeda Shingen

“A true warrior does not compete with others. He competes with himself. The greatest opponent is the self.” – Yamaoka Tesshu

“A man who cannot keep his calm in battle loses everything, including his life.” – Oda Nobunaga

“The sword is an extension of one’s soul. A samurai must wield it with honor and integrity.” – Honda Tadakatsu

“Know thyself, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” – Sun Tzu

“In battle, there are only two types of samurai: the quick and the dead.” – Tokugawa Ieyasu

“The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“To know the enemy, first become the enemy.” – Miyamoto Musashi

“A samurai’s loyalty belongs not to his master, but to honor itself.” – Ashikaga Yoshimasa