“To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.”
— Morihei Ueshiba
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Study how water flows in a valley
“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
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Economy is the basis of society. When
“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.”
— Morihei Ueshiba
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
Category: society
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Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery
“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
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
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One does not need buildings, money, power,
“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
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
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When an opponent comes forward, move in
“When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.”
— Morihei Ueshiba
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
Category: wisdom
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Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery
“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
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
Category: love
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There are no contests in the Art
“There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.”
— Morihei Ueshiba
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
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Life is growth. If we stop growing,
“Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.”
— Morihei Ueshiba
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
Category: good
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Economy is the basis of society. When
“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.”
— Morihei Ueshiba
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
Category: best
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When life is victorious, there is birth;
“When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.”
— Morihei Ueshiba
Author: Morihei Ueshiba
Category: peace
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