The way of the true samurai is the ability to live through death.

Ogami Itto

8 seconds sound clip from the Shogun Assassin 2 movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:23:35 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

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- They said I had forgotten my place and position, and that I had not acted like a samurai.

- And when we reached the capital, I left in disgrace, because I had kept my lord from being killed, and I was no longer a samurai.

- At that time, if I had stayed at my post, even knowing it was dangerous, the life of my lord would have been lost easily, and I would have died with him.

- Is this the way, the way of the true samurai? Does it mean only those who die stupidly?

- Ogami, you must answer me. What is a true samurai? Ogami! What is it?

- The way of the true samurai is the ability to live through death.

- Be able to live through death.

- If I had been in your position at that time and place, I would have done the same.

- I believe you. You have put my mind and soul at rest.

- You were the official assistant for harakiri. Would you do it once again, and assist me in harakiri?

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