Bushido

Bushido is the code of conduct for all samurai's that must follow. The Bushido code is split into eight virtues. Rectitude or justice means a samurai's power to make decisions when to kill someone or not. Courage means a samurai must be brave or to do whats right. Benevolence or mercy means, a man who can command or who can kill will honor his opponents when they are defeated. Politeness means a samurai must be kind and have good manners. Honesty and sincerity means a samurai should not be money hungry. 'Honor is a samurai's personal dignity, not to be disgraced, and  a samurai's character. Loyalty means a samurai must be loyal to his or her lord in the days of feudalism.  The final virtue is character and self control, which means a samurai must live up to a moral standard.