Morihei Ueshiba Quotes

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.

Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.

The Art of Peace is the principle of nonresistance. Because it is nonresistant it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. The Art of Peace is invincible because it contends with nothing.

Do away with emperors, kings, and artificial government; establish true equality; abolish capitalism; live in God’s heart, simply and purely!

Warriorship is none other than the vitality that sustains all life.

Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves.

The penetrating brilliance of swords
Wielded by followers of the Way
Strikes at the evil enemy
Lurking deep within
Their own souls and bodies.

The Art of Peace is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions.

Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.

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.

may you be happy, may you be well
may you be peaceful and at ease
may you be filled with loving kindness
And compassion for all beingslk

The Aikido I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods and I cooperate with each of them. The Great Spirit of Aiki enjoins all that is Divine and enlightened in every land. Unite yourself to the Divine, and you will be able to perceive gods wherever you are.

A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for peace.

True prayer has no set form.

Can there really be a martial art in which one downs his attacker with a smile?