Quotes

“If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.” Sun Tzu

“There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.” Sun Tzu

“Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.” Sun Tzu

“The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.” Sun Tzu

“If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.” Sun Tzu

“Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.” Sun Tzu

“To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.” Sun Tzu

“When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.” Sun Tzu

“For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.” Sun Tzu

“Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.” Sun Tzu

“It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.” Sun Tzu

“Of all those in the army close to the commander none is more intimate than the secret agent; of all rewards none more liberal than those given to secret agents; of all matters none is more confidential than those relating to secret operations.” Sun Tzu

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

“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

“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.” Morihei Ueshiba

“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

“The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.” Morihei Ueshiba

“Your spirit is the true shield.” Morihei Ueshiba

“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

“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.” Morihei Ueshiba

“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

“To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.” Morihei Ueshiba

“As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you.” Morihei Ueshiba

“Create each day anew.” Morihei Ueshiba

“The heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven and earth. In your practice always keep in your thoughts the interaction of heaven and earth, water and fire, yin and yang.” Morihei Ueshiba

“All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Life itself is truth, and this will never change. Everything in heaven and earth breathes. Breath is the thread that ties creation together.” Morihei Ueshiba

“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.” Morihei Ueshiba

“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.” Morihei Ueshiba

“Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.” Morihei Ueshiba