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81 " The most perfect actions echo the patterns found in nature. "
― Morihei Ueshiba , The Art of Peace
82 " There is nothing in the world more harmful than war and more foolish than armament "
83 " Channel that tremendous force into the proper activity and you will accomplish wonderful things "
84 " All at once I understood the nature of creation: the Way of a Warrior is to manifest divine love, a spirit that embraces and nurtures all things "
85 " People possessing tremendous strength have a very difficult time controlling themselves and easily make enemies "
86 " Budo means constant progress, and lifelong training "
87 " In truth, my purpose on earth is not fully accomplished yet so nothing can harm me. Once my task is completed, then it will be time to go, but until then I’m perfectly safe "
88 " Draw a circle around the center of a human being. Within this circle lies all physical power. Outside of this circle, even the strongest human being loses his power. If you can pin your partner outside of his sphere of strength, you can control him with just one finger "
89 " 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 "
90 " What a pity. He was too strong for his own good.” People possessing tremendous strength have a very difficult time controlling themselves and easily make enemies.) "
91 " Create your own universe and bring everything into your own sphere "
92 " One simple apology is enough. Get up and don’t do it again "
93 " Even when called out By a single foe, Remain on guard, For you are always surrounded By a host of enemies "
94 " The Art of Peace is to fulfill that which is lacking "
95 " One should be prepared to receive 99 percent of an enemy’s attack and stare death right in the face in order to illumine the Path. Regardless of how grim a situation, it is still possible to turn things around in your favor "
96 " An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally "
97 " Never chase after opponents "
98 " Your spirit is the true shield "
99 " Do not stare into the eyes of your opponent: he may mesmerize you. Do not fix your gaze on his sword: he may intimidate you. Do not focus on your opponent at all: he may absorb your energy. The essence of training is to bring your opponent completely into your sphere. Then you can stand just where you like "
100 " Simply act decisively Without reserv "