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

“The condition of a person is revealed by his dreams. It would be good to make companions of your dreams and to put forth effort.”
― Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

“When a dog is tied to a cart, if it wants to follow, it is pulled and follows, making its spontaneous act coincide with necessity. But if the dog does not follow, it will be compelled in any case. So it is with men too: even if they don't want to, they will be compelled to follow what is destined.”
― Zeno of Citium

“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