Sublime

Sun Tzu wrote that speed, surprise, and deception were the primary essentials of the attack

All of the traits that have made the Warrior so impactful throughout history—bravery, dedication, sacrifice, and honor—can be learned, practiced, and transmitted through the body at any moment—in service of love, truth, and freedom.

the perfect officer wasn’t armed the perfect warrior wasn’t angry the perfect victor wasn’t hostile the perfect commander acted humble this is the virtue of nonaggression this is using the strength of others this is uniting with Heaven which was the ancient end

hated war, but I loved the warrior spirit. I hated the sword, but loved the samurai.

But I feel no need to prove myself by defeating others.

HO-SHANG KUNG says, “Those who honor the Way and Virtue are not fond of weapons. They keep hatred from their hearts. They eliminate disaster before it arises. They are angered by nothing. They use kindness among neighbors and virtue among strangers. They conquer their enemies without fighting and command through humility.”

I wasn’t sure what Sun Tzu or Beowulf would say about flirting with cute guys. Maybe share the skulls of your enemies with them, as a gesture of affection?

Other bushido values are sincerity, compassion, courtesy, and honesty.