When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.
The Art of Peace is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions.
Do not fail to learn from The pure voice of an Ever-flowing mountain stream Splashing over the rocks.
Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.
Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. The ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material, and the best commodities to trade in are sincerity and love.
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.
A warrior’s mission is to foster the success of others.
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.
Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.
Life itself is always a trial. In training, you must test and polish yourself in order to face the great challenges of life.
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.
The techniques of Aikido change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today’s techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the form and appearance of a challenge. Aikido has no form – it is the study of the spirit.
There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit – love.
Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment.