A technique can only work if it is in harmony with universal principles. Such principles need to be grasped through Mind, pure consciousness. Selfish desires thwart your progress, but Mind, not captivated by notions of victory or defeat, will liberate you. Mind fixes your senses and keeps you centered. Mind is the key to wondrous power and supreme clarity.

To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.

If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them, you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven and earth.

Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere.

Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.

All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love.

Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.