Nabeshima Naoshige Quotes & Sayings

The way of the samurai is found in death. When it comes to either or, there is only the quick choice of death. It is not particularly difficult. Be determined and advance. — Nabeshima Naoshige

Encourage and listen well to the words of your subordinates. It is well known that gold lies hidden underground. — Nabeshima Naoshige

Intelligence is the flower of discrimination. There are many examples of the flower blooming but not bearing fruit. Bushido is in being crazy to die. Fifty or more could not kill one such a man. — Nabeshima Naoshige

No matter whether a person belongs to the upper ranks or the lower, if he has not put his life on the line at least once he has cause for shame. — Nabeshima Naoshige