Kato Kiyomasa Quotes

• Having been born into the house of a warrior, one's intentions should be to grasp the long and the short swords and to die.

  Kato Kiyomasa

  War, Long, House

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• One should put forth great effort in matters of learning. One should read books concerning military matters, and direct his attention exclusively to
  the virtues of loyalty and filial piety. Reading Chinese poetry, linked
  verse, and waka is forbidden. One will surely become womanized if he gives
  his heart such knowledge of such elegant and delicate refinements. Having
  been born into the house of a warrior, one's intentions should be to grasp
  the long and the short swords and to die

  Kato Kiyomasa

  Loyalty, Military, Reading

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• It is said that the inferior seek to emulate the superior. Thus, if a general slackens only a little, those beneath him will be greatly negligent.

  Kato Kiyomasa

  War, Littles, Said

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• If a man does not investigate into the matter of bushido daily, it will be difficult for him to die a brave and manly death.

  Kato Kiyomasa

  War, Men, Brave

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• As for the decorum at the time of a campaign, one must be mindful that he is a samurai. A person who loves beautification where it is unnecessary is fit for punishment.

  Kato Kiyomasa

  War, Love Is, Punishment

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