189 Quotes by Miyamoto Musashi

There is timing in the whole life of the warrior, in his thriving and declining, in his harmony and discord. Similarly, there is timing in the Way of the merchant, in the rise and fall of capital. All things entail rising and falling timing. You must be able to discern this.

They speak of "This Dojo" and "That Dojo". They are looking for profit.

Do not waste time idling or thinking after you have set your goals

Cutting down the enemy is the way of strategy, and there is no need for many refinements of it.

The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a warrior fights is to win

The Way of the warrior does not include other ways, such as Confucianism, Buddhism, certain traditions, artistic accomplishments, and dancing. But even though these are not part of the Way, if you know the Way broadly, you will see it in everything.

Fixed formation is bad. Study this well.

You can only fight the way you practice

Second is the way of the merchant. The wine maker obtains his ingredients and puts them to use to make his living. The way of the merchant is always to live by taking profit.