From One Thing, Know Ten

There Are Many Ways Of Understanding Simple Things, But Generally The Opposite Is True For Difficult Ideas

The Primary Thing When You Take A Sword In Your Hands Is Your Intention To Cut The Enemy, Whatever The Means. Whenever You Parry, Hit, Spring, Strike Or Touch The Enemy's Cutting Sword, You Must Cut The Enemy In The Same Movement. It Is Essential To Attain This. If You Think Only Of Hitting, Springing, Striking Or Touching The Enemy, You Will Not Be Able Actually To Cut Him.

Respect The Gods And Buddhas, But Never Rely On Them.

As If With The Nut And Flower, The Nut Has Become Less Than The Flower... Both Those Teaching And Those Learning Are Concerned With Colouring And Showing Off Their Technique, Trying To Hasten The Bloom Of The Flower.

Study Strategy Over The Years And Achieve The Spirit Of The Warrior. Today Is Victory Over Yourself Of Yesterday; Tomorrow Is Your Victory Over Lesser Men.