Steadfastness, courage, calmness. 20 inspirational quotes from samurai movies

Steadfastness, courage, calmness. 20 inspirational quotes from samurai movies

Learning wisdom from Japanese warriors.

Directors have always loved to address the subject of Japanese history, culture and traditions. And not only in the Land of the Rising Sun, where from the 50’s to the 80’s there was a boom of samurai cinema. In popularity it was not inferior to westerns in the United States. They continue to shoot pictures and now.

In addition to bright, spectacular costumes, Japan attracts its philosophy. Samurai can draw deep thoughts about resilience and willpower, the desire to live and overcome difficulties.

Japanese warriors are a symbol of steadfastness, courage and inner peace. No external circumstances are not able to take the samurai out of balance. That is why screenplays with these characters always attract attention and are remembered by the audience. Let us also turn to the wise statements of colorful characters.

“Seven Samurai”, 1954. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Samurai spirituality is the art of living in the moment.

The highest goal in a samurai’s life is to conquer and achieve spiritual balance.

Sit down, Rikichi, let’s talk. It’s always good to talk, isn’t it? Once you talk about trouble, it’s gone.

If the rider is good, even a nag will gallop.

“Shadow of the Master”, 1989. Directed by Yasuo Furuhata

For thousands of years, evil has defeated good because good wasn’t determined enough, but I want to be an exception.

Truth is far from ideal, but in the heart it is invincible.

I teach in this war that truth can only be won by those who support it with means of action.

“Zatoichi”, 2003. Directed by Takeshi Kitano

You remember what I’ve always said. Always make others respect you. And if they don’t, you should respect yourself.

Don’t let anyone tell you what you should do. Know for yourself what is right and what is wrong.

– Why did you pretend to be blind? – Because a blind man feels the world better.

“The Last Samurai, 2003. Directed by Edward Zwick

Fear begets anger, and anger begets terrible consequences.

Living to do good is elegant, living to do bad is a sin.

What makes a true samurai? He emphasizes the beautiful rather than the empty.

– Do you believe that man can change fate?
– Let a man do his due. Time will come and he will know his destiny.

– Do you have nightmares?
– Every soldier has nightmares.
– No, only those who are ashamed of what they’ve done.

“13 Assassins”, remake 2010. Directed by Takashi Miike

Accept your fate – the way of the samurai.

Time is the most precious thing we have and the one thing we can’t get back.

Life is full of opportunities; you just have to be brave enough to take them.

It’s never too late to change your life – the only limitation is your own imagination.

You don’t have to engage in battle to realize the value of life.