The real purpose of the martial arts must be to purge oneself of petty ambitions and desire, to … - Morihei Ueshiba

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Planes and Trains and Boats and Busses Characteristically Evolve a common attitude of blue Unless you have a suitcase and a ticket and a passport And the cargo that they're carrying is you.

Morihei Ueshiba

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.

Ambition, Art, Character, Desire, Petty, Real

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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.

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Your spirit is the true shield.

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When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

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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.

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The Art of Peace begins with you.

Art, Begins, Enlightened, Enlightenment, Peace

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Planes and Trains and Boats and Busses Characteristically Evolve a common attitude of blue Unless you have a suitcase and a ticket and a passport And the cargo that they're carrying is you.

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Stanley Crouch

But there are a number of attitudes that should not be emotionally or psychologically ingested by young people.

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Abraham Lincoln

Without the Constitution and the Union, we could not have attained the result; but even these, are not the primary cause of our great prosperity. There is something back of these, entwining itself more closely about the human heart. That something, is the principle of "Liberty to all" the principle that clears the path for all-gives hope to all-and, by consequence, enterprize [sic], and industry to all.

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Shakespeare is like mashed potatoes, you can never get enough of him.

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My furniture is an exercise in architecture or architectural mood.

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