Art calls for complete mastery of techniques, developed by reflection within the soul.

The timeless moment. - The "moment" has no yesterday or tomorrow. It is not the result of thought and therefore has no time.

If mere mechanical efficiency can make everyone a martial artist, then all is well. Unfortunately, combat, like freedom, is something that can not be preconceived.

Art is never decoration, embellishment; instead, it is work of enlightenment. Art, in other words, is a technique for acquiring liberty.

What comes after victory? Why do people value victory so much? What is 'glory'? What kind of victory is 'glorious'?

Its like a finger pointing away to the moon. Dont concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory.

The core of understanding lies in the individual mind, and until that is touched everything is uncertain and superficial. Truth cannot be perceived until we come to fully understand our potential and ourselves. After all, knowledge in the martial arts ultimately means self-knowledge.