Morihei Ueshiba quotes - page 3

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! (Morihei Ueshiba)
Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere. View quote
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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. View quote
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The art of Peace I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods, and I cooperate with them all. The God of Peace is very great and enjoins all that is divine and enlightened in every land. View quote
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Mankind's role is to fulfil his heaven-sent purpose through a sincere heart that is in harmony with all creation and loves all things. View quote
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When facing the realm of life and death in the form of an enemy's sword, one must be firmly settled in mind and body, and not at all intimidated. View quote
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A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace. View quote
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In the Art of Peace we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. (Morihei Ueshiba)
Vanquish your foes by always keeping yourself in a safe and unassailable position; then no one will suffer any losses. View quote
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The Way of the Warrior has been misunderstood. It is not a means to kill and destroy others. Those who seek to compete and better one another are making a terrible mistake. View quote
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Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space. View quote
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There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. View quote
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The real Way of a Warrior is to prevent such slaughter - it is the Art of Peace, the power of love. View quote
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Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train. View quote
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Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly. View quote
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may you be happy, may you be well may you be peaceful and at ease may you be filled with loving kindness And compassion for all beingslk. View quote
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The Art of Peace is the principle of nonresistance. Because it is nonresistant, it is victorious from the beginning. View quote
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In order to establish heaven on earth, we need a Budo that is pure in spirit, that is devoid of hatred and greed. (Morihei Ueshiba)
In Aikido, however, we try to completely avoid killing, even the most evil person. View quote
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I felt the universe suddenly quake, and that a golden spirit sprang up from the ground, veiled my body, and changed my body into a golden one. At the same time my body became light. View quote
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You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all than you encounter. View quote
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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. View quote
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