Ridicule

 "Anyone who loses their temper and offends others deserves ridicule. People who are truly kindhearted think and care even for those who hate them." - Shikibu Murasaki

It's the day of the Ghost Dog

 Tonight I'm going to enjoy Ghost Dog, I haven't watched it in awhile.

The first day of autumn is always Ghost Dog day since that is the day Ghost Dog gets paid. If you've seen the film you'll know what I mean.

Engage in combat

 "Engage in combat fully determined to die and you will be alive; wish to survive in the battle and you will surely meet death." - Uesugi Kenshin

Under every black belt

 

Hero or villain

 You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. 

Cruel Summer