Hagakure (Bushido) The Way of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

In "Hagakure," Yamamoto Tsunetomo shares his reflections and experiences as a samurai over three decades, shaped by his lineage. After choosing not to commit ritual suicide at his master's death, Tsunetomo's insights were later compiled by Tashiro Tsuramoto in 1716. This work, whose title translates to "hidden leaves," offers profound aphorisms on the samurai way of life and has influenced modern culture, including its use in the 1999 film "Ghost Dog."