Sheer necessity,-the proper parent of an art so nearly allied to invention.
Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning.
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.
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.
Your spirit is the true shield.
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.
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.
Every child's birthright is a happy home.
We nourish the bodies of our children and friends and employees, but how seldom do we nourish their selfesteem? We provide them with roast beef and potatoes to build energy, but we neglect to give them kind words of appreciation that would sing in their memories for years like the music of the morning stars.
I oppose registration for the draft. . . because I believe the security of freedom can best be achieved by security through freedom.
The most important part is to take on the challenge of protecting the ocean as if your life depends on it - because it does.