We are double-edged blades, and every time we whet our virtue the return stroke straps our vice. Where is the skillful swordsman who can give clean wounds, and not rip up his work with the other edge?
The master swordsman isn't interested in killing people. He only wants to perfect his art.
The best swordsman in the world may be disarmed by a trick that's new to him.
There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.
There are old swordsmen and bold swordsmen. But few old, bold swordsmen.
Scars on the back are a swordsman’s shame.
Musashi, who trained himself, became a master swordsman who was never defeated.