Nabeshima Quotes & Sayings

The saying 'the arts aid the body' is for samurai of other regions. For samurai of the Nabeshima clan the arts bring ruin to the body. — Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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

Even in today's opera world, the position of the black tenor is problematic. — Bobby Short

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

Society is commonly too cheap. — Henry David Thoreau

Yes, I want the whole enchilada! Who orders a partial enchilada?! — Alex Bosworth

Dionysus. Wilt thou be led By me, and try the venture? — Euripides

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

Can man direct his course? — Lailah Gifty Akita

We can't change history, but we can create the future. — Erwin McManus

Growing up, I was taught that a man has to defend his family. When the wolf is trying to get in, you gotta stand in the doorway. — B.B. King