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Precept 22: 'Abandon the Nest'.
As soon as I could, I left my birthplace and made my way out into the world. Do not linger in the nest. There is nothing for you there.
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Precept 21: 'Be Aware of Your Surroundings'.
Don't just walk along staring at the ground! You need to look up every so often, to make sure nothing takes you by surprise.
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Precept 20: 'Speak Only the Truth'.
When speaking to someone, it is courteous and also efficient to speak truthfully. Beware though that speaking truthfully may make you enemies. This is something you'll have to bear.
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Precept 19: 'If You Try, Succeed'.
If you're going to attempt something, make sure you achieve it. If you do not succeed, then you have actually failed! Avoid this at all costs.
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Precept 18: 'Seek Truth in the Darkness'
This Precept also explains itself.
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Precept 17: 'Believe In Your Strength'.
Others may doubt you, but there's someone you can always trust. Yourself. Make sure to believe in your own strength, and you will never falter.
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Precept 16: 'Don't Hesitate'.
Once you've made a decision, carry it out and don't look back. You'll achieve much more this way.
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Precept 15: 'One Foe, One Blow'.
You should only use a single blow to defeat an enemy. Any more is a waste. Also, by counting your blows as you fight, you'll know how many foes you've defeated.
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Precept 14: 'Respect Your Superiors'.
If someone is your superior in strength or intellect or both, you need to show them your respect. Don't ignore them or laugh at them.
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Precept 13: 'Never Be Afraid'
Fear can only hold you back. Facing your fears can be a tremendous effort. Therefore, you should just not be afraid in the first place.
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Precept 12: 'Keep Your Cloak Dry'.
If your cloak gets wet, dry it as soon as you can. Wearing wet cloaks is unpleasant, and can lead to illness.
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Precept 11: 'Mothers Will Always Betray You'.
This Precept explains itself. Mothers may seem kind and trustworthy, but do not be fooled! Their treachery is merely more carefully concealed than most.
A wise warrior trusts no one—not even the one who raised him
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Precept 10: 'Keep Your Weapon Sharp'
I make sure that my weapon, 'Life Ender', is kept well-sharpened at all times. This makes it much easier to cut things.
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Precept 9: 'Keep Your Home Tidy'
Your home is where you keep your most prized possession - yourself. Therefore, you should make an effort to keep it nice and clean.
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Precept 8: 'Travel Alone'
You can rely on nobody, and nobody will always be loyal. Therefore, nobody should be your constant companion.
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Precept 7: 'Mourn Not the Dead'.
When we die, do things get better for us or worse? There's no way to tell, so we shouldn't bother mourning. Or celebrating for that matter.
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Precept 6: 'Choose Your Own Fate'
Our elders teach that our fate is chosen for us before we are even born. I disagree.
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Precept 5: 'Strength Beats Strength'
Is your opponent strong? No matter! Simply overcome their strength with even more strength, and they'll soon be defeated.
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Precept 4: 'Forget Your Past'.
The past is painful, and thinking about your past can only bring you misery. Think about something else instead, such as the future, or some food.
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Precept 3: 'Always Be Rested'
Fighting and adventuring take their toll on your body. When you rest, your body strengthens and repairs itself. The longer you rest, the stronger you become.
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Precept Two: 'Never Let Them Laugh at You'
Fools laugh at everything, even at their superiors. But beware, laughter isn't harmless! Laughter spreads like a disease, and soon everyone is laughing at you. You need to strike at the source of this perverse merriment quickly to stop it from spreading.
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Precept One: 'Always Win Your Battles'.
Losing a battle earns you nothing and teaches you nothing. Win your battles, or don't engage in them at all!