The Book of Five Rings for Executives Quotes

“Therefore, people will resent even an honest ruler if those close to the ruler bleed those far away and cause the innocent to suffer.
— The Killing Sword —”
― Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings for Executives: Musashi's Classic Book of Competitive Tactics

“Now, when those close to the ruler have all along been after their own interests, and not acting in consideration of the ruler, and therefore serve in such a way that the people resent the ruler, when the time comes, those close to the ruler will be the first to set upon him.
— The Killing Sword —”
― Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings for Executives: Musashi's Classic Book of Competitive Tactics