Japanese Proverbs About Strategy and Action

Stay vigilant even after a victory or success.

To make a bold decision or take a leap of faith with desperate resolve.

You cannot achieve great success without taking significant risks.

Preparing in advance ensures that you can avoid failure when trouble strikes.

Yielding a trivial argument or short-term loss can lead to a long-term victory or benefit.

Attempting to achieve two different goals at the same time can result in failing to achieve either of them.

A strong person or thing becomes even more powerful when provided with an additional advantage.

When focused on a single goal, one loses sight of the surroundings or larger context.

Accept a small loss now in order to achieve a much larger gain in the future.

Counting on something or making plans based on rewards that have not yet been obtained.

Sometimes a lie is a necessary means to achieve a good result or avoid harm.

A small amount of effort or aid that is completely ineffective against a large problem.

Hurry to do good deeds without hesitation.