A poetic A.I. translation of Musashi's "Dokkodo"

1. Like the old man who lost his horse, life's unpredictable twists and turns must be embraced.
2. Without setting a clear goal, nothing can be achieved.
3. Those who stray from the path of righteousness will suffer a hundred years of shame in a single day.
4. The one who controls oneself can control the world.
5. Never forget the importance of mindfulness.
6. Though others may behave recklessly, strive to regulate and discipline oneself.
7. On the journey of life, keep moving forward.
8. Sorrow and resentment are natural aspects of life. Accept them as they come.
9. Don't neglect to enjoy life. Without pleasure, life is only survival.
10. Never cause trouble for others, nor blame them for your own misfortune.
11. Reject evil and believe in goodness. If you hold fast to this for yourself and others, the path will open before you.
12. Give thanks for everything, no matter how small. Keep gratitude alive for as long as you live.
13. Living solely for oneself is the root of all suffering.
14. The great one blames neither themselves nor others, in any circumstance.
15. Use any means necessary to reach your desired end, but do not harm others in the process.
16. Do not waste words. Speech is not meant to please others, but to convey the truth.
17. In life, the most important thing is to cherish every encounter as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
18. Strength, beauty, talent, and wealth - these values are shackles that bind people. To live freely, they must be abandoned.
19. Ignorance is not shameful. But once one becomes aware of what they do not know, ignorance becomes shame.
20. When the end comes, live with no regrets and give it your all.
21. Always remain on the path of martial arts.

The first A.I. translation of Miyamoto Musashi's "Dokkodo"

1. "In life, things are like the story of Saiou's horse."
2. "Without setting goals, nothing can be achieved."
3. "Those who deviate from the path of humanity will bring shame upon themselves that lasts a hundred years in a single day."
4. "Those who discipline themselves will be able to discipline the world."
5. "Never forget the heart."
6. "Control yourself with utmost restraint, as if taming a wild horse, and refine your being."
7. "The path lies before you, simply move forward."
8. "Sorrow and anger are natural occurrences. It is best to simply accept and endure them as they come."
9. "Do not neglect enjoyment. Life without enjoyment is merely existence."
10. "Never trouble others, and never blame others for your own misfortunes."
11. "Reject evil and believe in goodness. If you hold to this for yourself and others, the path will open up."
12. "Be grateful for all things, even the small things, and continue to show gratitude for as long as you live."
13. "Living for oneself is the root of all suffering."
14. "Great individuals never blame themselves or others at any time."
15. "Use any means necessary to reach your desired destination, but never harm others in the process."
16. "Do not speak needlessly. Words are not meant to please others, but to express the truth."
17. "The most important thing in life is to have a heart of 'ichi-go ichi-e' - treating every encounter as if it were once in a lifetime."
18. "Strength, beauty, talent, wealth - these values are shackles that bind people. To live freely, one must discard these restraints."
19. "Ignorance is not shameful. It only becomes shameful when one remains ignorant despite having the means to learn."
20. "When the end comes, live with all your might so that there are no regrets."
21. "Always stay on the path of martial arts."

宮本武蔵の「独行道」- 従うべき21の原則

 一、人間万事塞翁が馬のごとし。

二、志を立てねば何事も成らず。

三、人の道を踏み外す者は、ただ一日の内に百年の恥をこうむることとなる。

四、自分を律する者は、世界を律する。

五、心常に忘るな。

六、衆人をあばれるがごとく、自らを律して謹み、身を精しとせよ。

七、行路にあり、ただ進むのみ。

八、悲しみも恨みも自然の定め。ただ、そのままに受け止めて、こうむるがよい。

九、楽しむことを怠るな。人生に楽しみがなければ、ただの生存に過ぎない。

十、決して他人に迷惑をかけるな。また、自分の不幸を人のせいにするな。

十一、悪を排し、善を信ずること。自分自身に対しても、他人に対しても、これを貫けば、道は開けるだろう。

十二、あらゆるものに感謝せよ。小さなことにも感謝し、命ある限り感謝しつづけよう。

十三、自分自身のために生きることは、全ての苦しみの元凶である。

十四、大いなる者は、いかなる時も、自分を責めることなく、また、人を訴えることもない。

十五、望むところに到達するためには、あらゆる手段を使え。ただし、他人に害を与えることは許されない。

十六、無駄に口を動かすな。言葉とは、人を喜ばせるためにあるのではない。真実を語るためのものである。

十七、人生において、最も大切なことは、一期一会の心である。

十八、強さ、美しさ、才能、富。これらの価値観は、人を縛る枷である。自由に生きることができるためには、これらの枷を捨て去ることが必要である。

十九、無知とは、恥ではない。ただ、知らないことを知ってしまえば、無知は恥となる。

二十、最後の時が来たら、心残りのないよう、全力で生き抜け。

二十一、常に兵法の道をはなれず。