Quotes from Dokkōdō

• Accept everything just the way it is.
• Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.
• Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
• Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
• Be detached from desire your whole life long.
• Do not regret what you have done.
• Never be jealous.
• Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.
• Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor for others.
• Do not pursue the taste of good food.
• Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.
• Be indifferent to where you live.
• Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.
• Do not fear death.
• Do not act following customary beliefs.
• Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.
• You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.
• Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.
• Never stray from the way.

Miyamoto Musashi