"Do not seek pleasure for its own sake."

“In strategy you must know the Ways of other schools, so I have written about various other traditions of strategy in this the Wind Book.”

“In large-scale strategy, it is beneficial to strike at the corners of the enemy's force, If the corners are overthrown, the spirit of the whole body will be overthrown.”

“Language does not extend to explaining the Way in detail, but it can be grasped intuitively. Study this book; read a word then ponder on it. If you interpret the meaning loosely you will mistake the Way.”

“The Book Of Five Rings By Miyamoto Musashi Archive”

“Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.”

“Just as a horse must have endurance and no defects, so it is with weapons. Horses should walk strongly, and swords and companion swords should cut strongly. Spears and halberds must stand up to heavy use: bows and guns must be sturdy. Weapons should be hardy rather than decorative.”