Let the spirit out - Discard all thoughts of reward, all hopes of praise and fears of blame, all awareness of one's bodily self. And, finally closing the avenues of sense perception, let the spirit out, as it will.

Humility forms the basis of honor, just as the low ground forms the foundation of a high elevation.

Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system.

The principle of martial arts is not a thing that can be learned, like a science, by fact-finding and instruction in facts. It has to grow spontaneously, like a flower, in a mind free from emotions and desires.

Knowing is not enough, You must apply

Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.

To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person.