Martial Arts Quotations: Set 5

The mind of a perfect man is like a mirror. It grasps nothing. It expects nothing. It reflects but does not hold. Therefore, the perfect man can act without effort. - Chuang Tzu

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A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory. - Arthur Goldman
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Following quotes are from Mas Oyama:

• The Martial Way begins and ends with courtesy. Therefore, be properly and genuinely courteous at all times.
• Following the Martial Way is like scaling a cliff. Continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unflattering devotion to the task at hand.
• Strive to seize the initiative in all things, all the time guarding against actions stemming from selfish animosity or thoughtlessness.
• Even for Martial Artists, the place of money cannot be ignored. Yet one should be careful never to become attached to it.
• The Martial Way is centered in posture. Strive to maintain correct posture at all times.
• The Martial Way begins with one thousand days and is mastered after ten thousand days of training.
• In Martial Arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation of your actions as an opportunity to improve.
• The nature and purpose of the Martial Way is universal. All selfish desires should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training.
• Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle. Straight lines stem from this principle.
• The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demand.
• Always remember: In Martial Arts the rewards of a confident and grateful heart are truly abundant.

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"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants." - Gichin Funakoshi 
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"To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill." - Sun Tsu, The Art of War