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.

Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential.

I hope martial artists are more interested in the root of martial arts and not the different decorative branches, flowers or leaves.

A teacher is never a giver of truth; he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself.

One must be truthful and honest in his approach; a constant independent inquiry and not blindly following a certain blue print laid down by others

When finger point at moon, don't look at finger or you'll miss the moon.

A martial artist has to take responsibility for himself and accept the consequences of his own doing.