Morihei Ueshiba's Quotes
Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.
Morihei UeshibaYour heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.
Morihei UeshibaCreate each day anew.
Morihei UeshibaTo injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.
Morihei UeshibaThere 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 UeshibaLoyalty 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.
Morihei UeshibaWhen 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.
Morihei UeshibaAlways 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 UeshibaEconomy 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.
Morihei UeshibaWhen an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.
Morihei UeshibaStudy 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.
Morihei UeshibaOne 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.
Morihei UeshibaLife is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.
Morihei Ueshiba