Pointy ears: A quote

If you wonder, ask. If you've got something to say, speak. And if it can't be expressed in words, do.

/Elenaria ni Aesin

The Way of Walking Alone

・Do not turn your back on the various Ways of this world.

・Do not scheme for physical pleasure.

・Do not intend to rely on anything.

・Consider yourself lightly, consider the world deeply.

・Do not ever think in acquisitive terms.

・Do not regret things about your own personal life.

・Do not envy another's good or evil.

・Do not lament parting on any road whatsoever.

・Do not complain or feel bitterly about yourself or others.

・Have no heart for approaching the path of love.

・Do not have preferences.

・Do not harbour hopes for your own personal life.

・Do not have a liking for delicious food for yourself.

・Do not carry antiques handed down from generation to generation.

・Do not fast so that it affects you physically.

・While it's different with military equipment, do not be fond of material things.

・While on the Way, do not begrudge death.

・Do not be intent on possessing valuables or a fief in old age.

・Respect the gods and the Buddhas, but do not depend on them.

・Though you give up your life, do not give up your honour.

・Never depart from the Way of the martial arts.

Miyamoto Musashi, Second Day of the Fifth Month, Second Year of Shoho [1645]

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