Morihei Ueshiba

"To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace."

"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."

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

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

"Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love."

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

"Create each day anew."

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

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

"Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout."

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

"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."

"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."