It’s less important how strong others see you. And far more important in the strength you see in yourself.

Love never destroys; hate in itself bears the scars of countless battles.

The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.

Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.

The ultimate goal of Aikido attained is seeing yourself and the world through eyes that are non-confrontational.

Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.

To understand compassion one must first live compassionately.

Martial arts are not studied to enhance aggression, but to train the spirit to reveal flaws for ones own self correction.

Martial Arts should not focus entirely on the destruction of an enemy but in ways it can strive to embrace the enemy.

Martial arts should not be a platform for displaying the ego. Methods that do can lead one down a wrong path.