The 47 Ronin Story

A man will only be as long as his life but his name will be for all time.

Remember, there’s sacrifice involved in any kind of life. Even the man who chooses the safe way has to give up the thrill of combat. The point is that once you know what you want, you must be prepared to sacrifice everything to get it.

You see,” he went on, “some people live all their lives without knowing which path is right. They’re buffeted by this wind or that and never really know where they’re going. That’s largely the fate of the commoners—those who have no choice over their destiny. For those of us born as samurai, life is something else. We know the path of duty and we follow it without question.

The joyous cries he heard over the wall were all the reward he needed for a job well done and he smiled as he heard them.

Hardship in our present life is an atonement for sins committed in our previous existence, or the education necessary to prepare for a higher place in the life to come.

He knew he would never let her down, but he also knew that he would not move until the time was right, no matter what pressures were brought to bear.

No matter how spectacular their beauty, the deer hunter never sees the mountains.

Whether we commit seppuku by our own hands or are crucified by the executioner, our ultimate end is to die. This is a band of death, but death with honor!

Jakmile víš, co chceš, musíš být připraven obětovat tomu všechno." Óiši Jošio

Remember, there's sacrifice invovled in any kind of life. Even the man who chooses the safe way has to give up the thrill of combat. The point is that once you know what you want, you must be prepared to sacrifice everything to get it. Those who realize this are the fortunate ones. Those who know and can try. What more can a man as kfor than that?