The Way of the warrior

If a man does not investigate into the matter of Bushido daily, it will be difficult for him to die a brave and manly death. Thus, it is essential to engrave this business of the warrior into one's mind well

One should put forth great effort in matters of learning. One should read books concerning military matters, and direct his attention exclusively to the virtues of loyalty and filial piety....Having been born into the house of a warrior, one's intentions should be to grasp the long and the short swords and to die

The Bushidō code is typified by eight virtues:

Righteousness (義, gi?)
Courage (勇, yū?)
Benevolence (仁, jin?)
Respect (礼, rei?)
Sincerity (誠, makoto?)
Honour (名誉, meiyo?)
Loyalty (忠義, chūgi?)
Self-Control (jisei?