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Sensei Inspirational Quotes (95)

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Focus on stillness, rather than on movement
Morihei Ueshiba
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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.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Any place we can breathe, we can do Ninjutsu.
Masaaki Hatsumi
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Polish the heart, free the six senses and let them function without obstruction, and your entire body will glow.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountain and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source of life.
Morihei Ueshiba
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The simplest is always the most difficult.
Masaaki Hatsumi
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Seeing me before him, / The adversary attacks, / But by that time / I am already standing / Safely behind him.
Morihei Ueshiba
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The realization of our true substance and potential is the purpose of creation.
Morihei Ueshiba
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There was a famous Zen master whom people would seek out to become enlightened. He was strict and would occupy people with things having nothing to do with seeking enlightenment. You see, that is the only way to achieve enlightenment by not focusing on achieving it. Then, one day it will just come to you.
Masaaki Hatsumi
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Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Ninja should have the benevolence to protect men of justice since there are lots of good and respectable people in the world.
Masaaki Hatsumi
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The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.
Morihei Ueshiba
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All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you.
Morihei Ueshiba
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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!
Morihei Ueshiba
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Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really NO PATH.
Morihei Ueshiba
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The Art of Peace begins with you.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the great void. This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior.
Morihei Ueshiba
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The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Progress comes to those who train and train reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.
Morihei Ueshiba
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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.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.
Morihei Ueshiba
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To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.
Morihei Ueshiba
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Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.
Morihei Ueshiba
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