Japanese - Athlete | December 14, 1883 - April 26, 1969
There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.
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A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.
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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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The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us.
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It is necessary to develop a strategy that utilizes all the physical conditions and elements that are directly at hand. The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses.
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All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love.
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In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and technique is essential - do not let your heart waver!
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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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When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.
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Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.
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Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love.
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