When one has reached maturity in this art, one will have the formless form. It is like the dissolving or thawing [of] ice into water that can shape itself to any structure. When one has no form, one can be all forms; when one has no style, one can fit in with any style.

The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.

Optimism is a faith that leads to success.

Things live by moving and gain strength as they go.

To change with change is the changeless state

I'm not a master. I'm a student-master, meaning that I have the knowledge of a master and the expertise of a master, but I'm still learning. So I'm a student-master. I don't believe in the word 'master.' I consider the master as such when they close the casket.

A quality martial artist is always ready for any move, and trains oneself invincible.