I wouldn't say Musashi is ordinary. But he is. That's what's extraordinary about him. He is not content to rely on whatever natural gifts he may have…

- Eiji Yoshikawa

Great character is forged through hardships.

- Eiji Yoshikawa

Enemies were teachers in disguise.

- Eiji Yoshikawa

Think what you like. There are people who die by remaining alive and others who gain life by dying.

- Eiji Yoshikawa

It is easy to crush an enemy outside oneself but impossible to defeat an enemy within.

- Eiji Yoshikawa

...you're going to find people from all over the country, everyone hungry for money and position. You won't make a name for yourself just doing what …

- Eiji Yoshikawa

Hold on to your life and make it honest and brave.

- Eiji Yoshikawa

I want to dedicate myself to training and discipline. I want to spend every moment of every day working to improve myself.

- Eiji Yoshikawa

Every act is an expression of one's self.

- Eiji Yoshikawa