It is possible for even the smallest of accolades of achievement to be truly worthwhile without tears and toil?

One becomes a beginner after 1000 days of training. One becomes a master after 10,000 days of practice.

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.

The most important are the eyes. In a fight if you look down out of fear you'll certainly be defeated

Although it is important to study and train for skill in techniques, for the man who wishes to truly accomplish the way of budo, it is important to makehis whole life in training and therefore not aiming for skill and strength alone, but also for spiritual attainment.

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.

I realized that perseverence and step-by-step progress are the only ways to reach a goal along a chosen path.