Miriam Brown

“It is not sufficient just to remain calm in the event of catastrophe or emergency. When challenged by adversity, charge onwards with courage and jubilation. This is rising to a higher level. It is like the saying, “The more water there is, the higher the boat rises.”
― Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai

“Living without mistakes is truly impossible. But this is something that people who live by cleverness have no inclination to think about.”
― Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“Rehearse your death every morning and night. Only when you constantly live as though already a corpse (jōjū shinimi) will you be able to find freedom in the martial Way, and fulfill your duties without fault throughout your life.”
― Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“When someone is giving you his opinion, you should receive it with deep gratitude even though it is worthless. If you don’t, he will not tell you the things that he has seen and heard about you again. It is best to both give and receive opinions in a friendly way.”
― Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai