Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.

Understanding comes about through feeling, from moment to moment in the mirror of relationship.

I hope martial artists are more interested in the root of martial arts and not the different decorative branches, flowers or leaves. It is futile to argue as to which leaf, which design of branches, or which attractive flower you like; when you understand the root, you understand all its blossoming.

Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth.

I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.

Simplicity is the key to brilliance.

Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.