Kambei Shimada Quotes

When you think you’re safe is precisely when you’re most vulnerable.

This is the nature of war: By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you’ll only destroy yourself.

In the end, we lost this battle too. I mean, the victory belongs to those peasants. Not to us.[to Shichiroji]

There’s nothing heroic about selfishly grabbing for glory. Listen to me: War is not fought alone![to Kikuchiyo]

Every great castle needs a breach. Draw the enemy there and attack. You can’t win by defense alone.

Defense is more difficult than offense.

I was once your age, you know. Hone your skills, then go to war and do great things. Then become lord of your own castle and domain. But as you dream those dreams, before you know it, your hair will turn as gray as mine. By that time you’ve lost your parents and you’re all alone.[to Katsushiro]