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21 " Do not failto learn from The pure voice of anEver-flowing mountain streamSplashing over the rocks. "
― Morihei Ueshiba , The Art of Peace
22 " The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter. One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train. "
23 " We can no longer rely on the external teachings of Buddha, Confucius, or Christ. The era of organized religion controlling every aspect of life is over. No single religion has all the answers. Construction of shrine and temple buildings is not enough. Establish yourself as a living buddha image. We all should be transformed into goddesses of compassion or victorious buddhas. "
24 " An attack is proof that one is out of control. "
25 " When you lose your desire for things that do not matter, you will be free. "
― Morihei Ueshiba
26 " Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything. "
27 " The Art of Peace is the principle of nonresistance. Because it is nonresistant it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. The Art of Peace is invincible because it contends with nothing. "
28 " Do away with emperors, kings, and artificial government; establish true equality; abolish capitalism; live in God’s heart, simply and purely! "
29 " The penetrating brilliance of swordsWielded by followers of the WayStrikes at the evil enemyLurking deep withinTheir own souls and bodies. "
30 " The Aikido I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods and I cooperate with each of them. The Great Spirit of Aiki enjoins all that is Divine and enlightened in every land. Unite yourself to the Divine, and you will be able to perceive gods wherever you are. "
31 " may you be happy, may you be wellmay you be peaceful and at easemay you be filled with loving kindnessAnd compassion for all beingslk "
32 " The Art of Peace is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions. "
33 " Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves. "
34 " Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something. "
35 " A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for peace. "
36 " Can there really be a martial art in which one downs his attacker with a smile? "
37 " Fill yourself with Ki, invite the attack. "
38 " The purpose of the Art of Peace is to fashion sincere human beings; a sincere human being is one who has unified body and spirit, one who is free of hesitation or doubt, and one who understands the power of words. "
39 " The purpose of education is to open your spirit. Modern education has forgotten this. The entire universe is a huge open book, full of miraculous things, and that is where true learning must be sought. In that spirit, take responsibility, train hard, develop yourselves, bloom in this world, and bear fruit. "
40 " The divine does not like to be shut up in a building. The divine likes to be out in the open. It is right here in this very body. Each one of us is a miniature universe, a living shrine. "