Bushido

Bushido, literally meaning "Way of the Warrior", is the Code of Honour and way of life of the Samurai.
There are eight virtues, which a Samurai must try to possess:

• a sense of justice and honesty,
• courage and contempt for death,
• self-control,
• sympathy towards all people,
• politeness and respect for etiquette,
• sincerity and respect for one's word of honour,
• absolute loyalty to one's superior,
• a duty to defend the honour of one's name and guild.