198 Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba

Instead of foolishly waging war, hereafter we will wage peace, the true purpose of Aikido. We will train to prevent war, to abolish nuclear weapons, to protect the environment, and to serve society.

Mankind’s role is to fulfil his heaven-sent purpose through a sincere heart that is in harmony with all creation and loves all things.

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

Focus on stillness, rather than on movement.

Throw your partner by not throwing, pin him by not pinning.

Move like a beam of light: fly like lightning, strike like thunder, whirl in circles around a stable center.

The purpose of education is to open your spirit. Modern education has forgotten this. The entire universe is a huge open book, full of miraculous things, and that is where true learning must be sought. In that spirit, take responsibility, train hard, develop yourselves, bloom in this world, and bear fruit.

As soon as you concern yourself with the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you.

Do not try to guess how fast or slow a pitch will be. Just let the ball arrive at its own pace, and be there to greet it.