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Mitsugi Saotome Quotes

If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life; it is love, which gives

If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life; it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth.

Mitsugi Saotome
Change, Encouragement, Inspirational Love

As your training progresses, always remember that the key to gaining the ability for spontaneous and creative technique lies in good ukemi.

Mitsugi Saotome
Lying, Keys, Creative
Mitsugi Saotome (1989). “The Principles of Aikido”, Shambhala Publications

We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth.

Mitsugi Saotome
Real Joy, Challenges, Growth
Mitsugi Saotome (1993). “Aikido and the Harmony of Nature”, p.340, Shambhala Publications

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