<br /><br />"It is better, I think, to grab at the stars than to sit flustered because you know you cannot reach them...At least he who reaches will get a good stretch, a good view, and perhaps even a low-hanging apple for his efforts." <br /><br /> -- Montillio <br /><br />The Bushidō Code: <br /><br />仁 - Jin -Benevolence <br />Develop a sympathetic understanding of people <br /><br />義 - Gi - Rectitude <br />Preserve the correct ethics <br /><br />忠義 - Chu - Loyalty <br />Show loyalty to one's family, friends, students, teachers and dojo <br /><br />勇 - Yū - Courage <br />Show courage in the face of adversity <br /><br />礼 - Rei - Respect <br />Show respect to others <br /><br />智 - Chi - Wisdom <br />Enhance wisdom by broadening knowledge <br /><br />信 - Shin - Honesty <br />Be truthful at all times <br /><br />悌 - Tei - Care for the aged <br />Care for the aged and those of humble station <br /><br />名誉 - Meiyo - Honor <br />Preserve one's honor <br /><br />