quoted from
THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS
by Miyamoto Musashi
English Translation by William Scott Wilson
• Do not turn your back on the various Ways of this world. • Do not scheme for physical pleasure. • Do not intend to rely on anything. • Consider yourself lightly; consider the world deeply. • Do not ever think in acquisitive terms. • Do not regret things about your own personal life. • Do not envy another's good or evil. • Do not lament parting on any road whatsoever. • Do not complain or feel bitterly about yourself or others. • Have no heart for approaching the path of love. • Do not have preferences. • Do not harbor hopes for your own personal home. • Do not have a liking for delicious food for yourself. • Do not carry antiques handed down from generation to generation. • Do not fast so that it affects you physically. • While it's different with military equipment, do not be fond of material things. • While on the Way, do not begrudge death. • Do not be intent on possessing valuables or a fief in old age. • Respect the gods and Buddhas, but do not depend on them. • Though you give up your life, do not give up your honor. • Never depart from the Way of he martial arts.