Water Adopts The Shape Of Its Receptacle,

Respect The Gods And Buddhas, But Never Rely On Them.

As The Innocent Infant Relies Upon The Mother For Sustenance, So The Innocent Wanderer, Following His Native Compassion And Bliss, Relies Upon The Natural Intelligence Of Life To Sustain Him. There Are Various Ways. There Is The Way Of Salvation By The Law Of Buddha, The Way Of Confucius Governing The Way Of Learning, The Way Of Healing As A Doctor, As A Poet Teaching The Way Of Waka, Tea, Archery, And Many Arts And Skills. Each Man Practices As He Feels Inclined.

Generally Speaking, The Way Of The Warrior Is Resolute Acceptance Of Death.

The Path That Leads To Truth Is Littered With The Bodies Of The Ignorant.

The True Science Of Martial Arts Means Practicing Them In Such A Way That They Will Be Useful At Any Time, And To Teach Them In Such A Way That They Will Be Useful In All Things.