"I do not know the way to defeat others, but the way to defeat myself. ''
"Among the maxims on Lord Naoshige's wall there was this one: ''Matters of' great concern should be treated lightly.'' Master lttei commented, "Matters of small concern should be treated seriously."
Also one of my Favorites:
"Moreover, a woman should consider her husband first, just as he considers his master first".
All from Hagekure, Book of the Samurai.