“[With] my life on the line...little sissy things never even occurred to me...When one is in full combat gear, one does not think of the small things.”
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.”