Morihei Ueshiba

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

Morihei Ueshiba

The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.

Morihei Ueshiba

The way of the warrior is based on humanity, love and sincerity.

Morihei Ueshiba

To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the art of peace.

Morihei Ueshiba

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

Morihei Ueshiba

When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for peace.

Morihei Ueshiba

Your spirit is the true shield.

Morihei Ueshiba

Your voice is a very powerful weapon. When you are in tune with the cosmic breath of heaven and earth, your voice produces true sounds. Unify body, mind, and speech, and real techniques will emerge.

Morihei Ueshiba