“There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you will still get the same soaking. This understanding extends to everything.”
― The Hagakure: A code to the way of samurai
― The Hagakure: A code to the way of samurai
“Actions speak louder than words. In the days to come the Goddess of Victory will bestow her laurels only on those who prepared to act with daring.”
― Achtung-Panzer!: The Development of Armoured Forces, Their Tactics and Operational Potential
― Achtung-Panzer!: The Development of Armoured Forces, Their Tactics and Operational Potential
“Habent sua fata libelli et balli [Books and bullets have their own destinies]”
― Storm of Steel
― Storm of Steel
“Do nothing that is of no use”
― Book of Five Rings
― Book of Five Rings
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