A Warrior demands respect from those of lower caste.
~ 80th Aphorism of the Codes ~
There is no greater accomplishment than that wrought by your own prowness, nobly exercised in service to your city.
~ 81st Aphorism of the Codes ~
Warfare is the strictest proving ground of my honor.
~ 82nd Aphorism of the Codes ~
Personal combat is the ultimate test of freedom.
~ 83rd Aphorism of the Codes ~
Battle is as a blood red cloud wherein hides glory and dishonor. Let the true Warrior emerge from it cloaked in the first, and unstained by the second.
~ 84th Aphorism of the Codes ~
A Warrior's word is not to be questioned.
~ 85th Aphorism of the Codes ~
Let all who oppose a Warrior's Home Stone fall to ruin by a Warrior's hand.
~ 86th Aphorism of the Codes ~
In all things, let the true Warrior do what he must, confined in action only by the bonds of honor. Only in such a way can his Home Stone be served.
~ 87th Aphorism of the Codes ~
A Warrior surrenders by publically setting aside his weapons and shield, the straps of which have been cut, rendering it worthless. The Warrior parleys by setting aside his weapons in a similar manner, but his shield remains whole, that his enemy might see and respect his pledge to fight on whould the parley fail.
~ 88th Aphorism of the Codes ~
A Warrior may pledge to defend or to avenge. Guard your charge well lest one become the other.
~ 89th Aphorism of the Codes ~
In combat, as with marching, a Warrior will tread with both of his feet evenly, never favoring the one above the other. He will strike with both of his hands with equal force, never favoring the one above the other. He will see equally well with both of his eyes, never favoring the one above the other. Is it not folly to waste one-half of that which makes you a Warrior?
~ 90th Aphorism of the Codes ~
There is no defense strong enough to resist a decided mind. There is no attack powerful enough to defeat an indomitable will.
~ 91st Aphorism of the Codes ~
Look upon the world as a tarn looks, you will swiftly see that the boundaries of the territories of men are as nothing to one who dares to see beyond them.
~ 92nd Aphorism of the Codes ~
A Warrior treats his properties and chattels with care, lest they fall fallow due to lack of his attentions.
~ 93rd Aphorism of the Codes ~
When the retreat looks the same as does the advance,
the clearest road is often the darkest.
~ 94th Aphorism of the Codes ~
Be aware of your masculine nature; but by understanding the feminine way, you shall be to the world like a deep pool, wherein strength forever abides.
~ 95th Aphorism of the Codes ~
Be aware of your glory and honor; but in freely admitting all shame that comes to you, you shall be to the world as a valley, wherein virtue forever purifies you.
