Morihei Ueshiba Quotes

Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.

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Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.

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The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.

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Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.

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Create each day anew.

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Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.

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One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.

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To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.

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Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Always keep your body filled with light and heat. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.

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Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. The ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material, and the best commodities to trade in are sincerity and love.

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Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.

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When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

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