With such a frame of mind, one will have divine protection even though he does not pray. Intelligence is the flower of discrimination. There are many examples of the flower blooming but not bearing fruit. No matter whether a person belongs to the upper or lower ranks, if he has not put his life on the line at least once he has cause for shame. If we watch men of other schools discussing theory, and concentrating on techniques with the hands, even though they seem skillfull to watch, they have not the slightest true spirit.
Strategy is the craft of the warrior.
Commanders must enact the craft, and troopers should know this Way. It is said the warrior's is the twofold Way of pen and sword, and he should have a taste for both Ways. Students of the Ichi school Way of strategy should train from the start with the sword and long sword in either hand. It is false not to do so, and to die with a weapon yet undrawn. In strategy your spiritual bearing must not be any different from normal.