Originally Posted by
Whatsthe2ndDfor
Sadly, I'm embarassed to admit I don't know who this is. The furthest I've read as far as anyone's teachings would be Inazo Natobe's "Soul of a Samurai," which discusses the samurai culture to help explain Japanese teachings (as well as providing a very great set of quotes and teachings on each of the tenets of Bushido).
I am, however, happy with my tattoo, as it very recently reminded me I've been straying from the path, and need to re-evaluate my motives and focus.