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.

Each of us has his cowardice. Each of us is afraid to lose, afraid to die. But hanging back is the way to remain a coward for life. The Way to find courage is to seek it on the field of conflict. And the sure way to victory is willingness to risk one's own life.

A man who understands decorum and the courtesies is a great treasure; I hope to train and send into society as many such men as I can.

Until the day I die, I never want to be separated from my dogi; I never want to cease my training efforts in the dojo.

I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace to someone who follows the path of the martial arts.

One must try, everyday, to expand one's limits.

My Way is the Way of Karate, which is also the Way of humanity, and which is consequently related to the Way of Heaven.