As a samurai, I must strengthen my character; as a human being I must perfect my spirit

- Yamaoka Tesshu

The moon does not think to be reflected, nor does the water think to reflect, in the Hirosawa Pond.

- Yamaoka Tesshu

The world is wide, full of happenings. Keep this in mind and never believe 'I'm the onlyone who knows.'

- Yamaoka Tesshu

If you want to obtain the secrets of such wonderful techniques, drill yourself, harden yourself, undergo severe training, abandoned body and mind; fo…

- Yamaoka Tesshu

Thirst for victory leads to defeat; not tiring of defeat leads to victory.

- Yamaoka Tesshu

Zen is like soap. First you wash with it, and then you wash off the soap.

- Yamaoka Tesshu

Do not think that this is all there is. More and more wonderful teachings exist.

- Yamaoka Tesshu