“In strategy your spiritual bearing must not be any different from normal. Both in fighting and in everyday life you should be determined though calm. Meet the situation without tenseness yet not recklessly, your spirit settled yet unbiased. Even when your spirit is calm do not let your body relax, and when your body is relaxed do not let your spirit slacken.”
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“You can abandon your own body, but never let go of your honor.”
“Respect the gods without relying on their help.”
“Think lightly of yourself and think deeply of the world.”
“Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.”