One living daily in the Way carries their head low and their eyes high; reserved in speech and possessing a kind heart, they steadfastly continue in their training efforts.

In the martial arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve.

Always remember that the true meaning of Budo is that soft overcomes hard, small overcomes large.

Subjecting yourself to vigourous training is more for the sake of forging a resolute spirit that can vanquish the self than it is for developing a strong body.

Courtesy should be apparent in all our actions and words and in all aspects of daily life. But be courtesy, I do not mean rigid, cold formality. Courtesy in the truest sense is selfless concern for the welfare and physical and mental comfort of the other person.

If someone asked me what a human being ought to devote the maximum of his life to, I would answer: training. Train more than you sleep.

Human beings are capable of virtually limitless degradation; they are also capable of virtually limitless improvement and achievement. Success depends on goals and on diligence in pursuing them.