Bushido is in being crazy to die. Fifty or more could not kill one such a man.

- Nabeshima Naoshige

Encourage and listen well to the words of your subordinates. It is well known that gold lies hidden underground.

- Nabeshima Naoshige

A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. By doing this, you will awaken from your dreams.

- Nabeshima Naoshige

Throughout your life advance daily, becoming more skilful than yesterday, more skilful than today. This is never-ending.

- Nabeshima Naoshige

No matter whether a person belongs to the upper ranks or the lower, if he has not put his life on the line at least once he has cause for shame.

- Nabeshima Naoshige

The Way of the Samurai is found in death. When it comes to either/or, there is only the quick choice of death. It is not particularly difficult. Be d…

- Nabeshima Naoshige

Intelligence is the flower of discrimination. There are many examples of the flower blooming but not bearing fruit. Bushido is in being crazy to die.…

- Nabeshima Naoshige