不名誉は恥を知る心に反する精神的破滅であり、忠義は大義のために自己を捧げる崇高な克己心である

In Bushido, value was placed on 'Honor' (Meiyo) and 'Loyalty' (Chugi) far above physical life. For a samurai, 'dishonor' was a spiritual destruction more terrifying than physical death, and a sense of shame was considered the foundation of all virtues. Also, 'Loyalty' was the expression of a noble self-control, sacrificing personal interests and emotions to dedicate oneself to a greater cause such as the state or the lord.