Quotes about how to live the Martial Arts Way

Nobody can hurt me without my permission. ~ Mohandas Gandhi

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. ~ Confucius

Given enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge,
any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.
~ Tien T'ai

I dislike death, however, there are some things I dislike more than death.
Therefore, there are times when I will not avoid danger.
~ Mencius

Mental bearing (calmness), not skill, is the sign of a matured samurai.
A Samurai therefore should neither be pompous nor arrogant. ~ Tsukahara Bokuden.

Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is why so few engage in it ~ Henry Ford

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete,
everybody will respect you. ~ Lao-Tzu

The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world. ~ Lao-Tzu

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love. ~ Lao-Tzu

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength;
loving someone deeply gives you courage. ~ Lao-Tzu