The martial arts are based upon understanding, hard work and a total comprehension of skills. Power training and the use of force are easy, but total comprehension of all of the skills of the martial arts is very difficult to achieve.

Sorrows are our best educator. A man can see further through a tear than a telescope.

I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations and you're not in this world to live up to mine.

To live is to express, and to express you have to create. Creation is never merely repetition. To live is to express oneself freely in creation.

Emptiness the starting point. — In order to taste my cup of water you must first empty your cup. My friend, drop all your preconceived and fixed ideas and be neutral. Do you know why this cup is useful? Because it is empty.

Remember, success is a journey not a destination. Have faith in your ability. You will do just fine.

It's the law of averages: put in more, come out with more.