"The samurai must maintain his faith in his beliefs, even as the social or political climate changes. He must be patient, must act in a manner that may at times seem irrational or illogical, must resist the temptations of instant gratification, and must work towards fulfilling what may seem to be an impossible idea. As a result, the samurai is often something of an outsider, a rebellious figure because he refuses to conform to the habits of the day." - Takahiro Kitamura