“Think of your adversaries as your own soldiers, understanding that you should do with them as you wish, intending to manipulate them freely. You are the commander, the opponents are the troops. This takes work.”
More from Miyamoto Musashi
“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.”