You can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive. –Sonshi

The greatest warrior is the one who conquers himself.–Samurai maxim

My life is simple, my food is plain, and my quarters are uncluttered. In all things, I have sought clarity. I face the troubles and problems of life and death willingly. Virtue, integrity and courage are my priorities. I can be approached, but never pushed; befriended but never coerced; killed but never shamed.–Admiral Yi Sun-shin, Last letter to an old friend