Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves. Morihei Ueshiba More Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba More Quotes From Morihei Ueshiba Aikido is the principle of non-resistance. Because it is non-resistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. Aikido is invincible because it contends with nothing. Morihei Ueshiba aikidoprinciplesevil Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything. Morihei Ueshiba aikidopossessedmartial-arts Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space. Morihei Ueshiba our-worldspaceart There are times when you may be overwhelmed by the teachings of the Way. At such moments, it is important to continue with the original spirit of a beginner. Morihei Ueshiba beginnersimportantteaching Your mind should be in harmony with the functioning of the universe; your body should be in tune with the movement of the universe; body and mind should be bound as one, unified with the activity of the universe. Morihei Ueshiba tunesmindinspirational The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony. Morihei Ueshiba warriorcommunicationway Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate. Morihei Ueshiba being-strongstrengthart If you are centered, you can move freely. Morihei Ueshiba bodylifemoving FACE A SINGLE FOE as if you are facing ten thousand enemies; face ten thousand enemies as a single foe. Morihei Ueshiba thousandfacesenemy 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 tieschangesports The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit. Morihei Ueshiba preparationsportslife When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way. Morihei Ueshiba aikidosportsmoving In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent. Morihei Ueshiba techniquebattlereal 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 sacrificeloyaltysports The real purpose of the martial arts must be to purge oneself of petty ambitions and desire, to obtain control of one’s own character. Morihei Ueshiba realambitionart If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them, you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven and earth. Morihei Ueshiba heartsportspeace To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace. Morihei Ueshiba aikidopeaceart 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 sportspeaceart Nonresistance is one of the principles of aikido. Because there is no resistance, you have won before even starting. People whose minds are evil or who enjoy fighting are defeated without a fight. Morihei Ueshiba fightingevilpeople 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 wiseteachersports
