Aikido is not an art to fight with enemies and defeat them. It is a way to lead all human beings to live in harmony with each other as though everyone were one family. The secret of aikido is to make yourself become one with the universe and to go along with its natural movements. One who has attained this secret holds the universe in him/herself and can say, 'I am the universe.'

If you have life in you, you have access to the secrets of the ages, for the truth of the universe resides in each and every human being.

The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us.

Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love.

Never fear another challenger, no matter how large; Never despise another challenger, no matter how small.

I want considerate people to listen to the voice of Aikido. It is not for correcting others; it is for correcting your own mind. This is Aikido. This is the mission of Aikido and should be your mission.

Cleanse your body and soul, removing malice, selfishness and desire.