My inspiration's coming from nature, I love nature and all the expressions, I love art, I love expressions of beauty. It's part of my life, being engaged in the moment. Rickson Gracie More Quotes by Rickson Gracie More Quotes From Rickson Gracie True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart. Rickson Gracie mmavictoryart Our fears don't stop death, they stop life. Rickson Gracie ufcmmaart Jiu-jitsu puts you completely in the moment, where you must have a complete focus on finding a solution to the problem. This trains the mind to build that focus, to increase your awareness, your capacity to solve problems. Rickson Gracie jiu-jitsufocusmind I am a shark, the ground is my ocean, and most people can't even swim. Rickson Gracie sharksoceanpeople Sometimes, you don't have to win, you cannot win. but that has nothing to do with losing. Rickson Gracie jiu-jitsulosingwinning In life, when presented with any situation, breathe, take your time, focus and then decide what to do. Rickson Gracie breathesituationfocus The journey has to be based on passion. Put yourself in something you love to do. If you love what you do you're able to dedicate yourself, overcome obstacles. Rickson Gracie mmapassionjourney I believe intelligence and fear are very close together. Guys who say they are not afraid of anything, they are stupid. They are silly to me...I am afraid of everything Rickson Gracie stupidsillybelieve If you are not comortable to deal with an opponent 50 lbs heavier than you, there is something wrong with your Jiu Jitsu. Rickson Gracie jiu-jitsudealsopponents If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting you when I feel like it. Rickson Gracie fightinghonorart A brave man, a real fighter is not measured by how many times he falls, but how many times he stands up. Rickson Gracie realmenfall Physical strength (hard work), mental strength (perseverance) and spiritual strength (love & acceptance) are the keys to continuous growth. Rickson Gracie perseverancehard-workspiritual If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle. Rickson Gracie elephantskingsart If today you have nothing to be happy about, thank God for the potential of tomorrow. Rickson Gracie anticipationthank-godtoday Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless. Rickson Gracie self-confidencedisciplineart The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace. Rickson Gracie mmamartial-artsartist When you are on the ground, only one of you two can be comfortable at any one time. Either you are comfortable or the opponent is. Your job is to transfer the comfortable from him to you in every position Rickson Gracie jobstwoart A 10,000 mile walk, begins with a single step and continues one step at a time. Rickson Gracie one-step-at-a-timemilessteps Born to fight. Rickson Gracie fightingwinninghelping Everybody has fear. The difference is that the coward does not control fear and the brave... gets over it. Rickson Gracie differencesbraveart
