Do Not Act Following Customary Beliefs.

Crossing At A Ford Occurs Often In A Man's Lifetime. It Means Setting Sail Even Though Your Friends Stay In Harbour, Knowing The Route, Knowing The Soundness Of Your Ship And The Favour Of The Day.

If The Enemy Thinks Of The Mountains, Attack Like The Sea; And If He Thinks Of The Sea, Attack Like The Mountains.

In Strategy Your Spiritual Bearing Must Not Be Any Different From Normal. Both In Fighting And In Everyday Life You Should Be Determined Though Calm. Meet The Situation Without Tenseness Yet Not Recklessly, Your Spirit Settled Yet Unbiased.

Respect Buddha And The Gods Without Counting On Their Help

Do Not Waste Time Idling Or Thinking After You Have Set Your Goals