Morihei Ueshiba

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. ↗

— Morihei Ueshiba

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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. ↗

— Morihei Ueshiba

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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. ↗

— Morihei Ueshiba

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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. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within. ↗

— Morihei Ueshiba

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

— Morihei Ueshiba

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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. ↗

— Morihei Ueshiba

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

— Morihei Ueshiba

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All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love. ↗

— Morihei Ueshiba

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A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind. ↗

— Morihei Ueshiba

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

— Morihei Ueshiba

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