"Aspirations must be pure and free of selfishness.……" — Mas Oyama
"Aspirations must be pure and free of selfishness. Arising from the depths of the soul, aspirations are spiritual demands penetrating all of a human life and making it possible for a person to die for their sake. A person without aspirations is like a ship without a rudder or a horse without a bridle. Aspirations give consistent order to life."
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Mas Oyama
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39 Quotes by Mas Oyama
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As far as possible, I want nothing more than to don my training gi and teach Karate.
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The path of Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy. So be genuinely polite on every occasion.
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Behind each triumph are new peaks to be conquered.
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A human life gains lustre and strength only when it is polished and tempered.
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The most important are the eyes. In a fight if you look down out of fear you'll certainly be defeated
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One becomes a beginner after 1000 days of training. One becomes a master after 10,000 days of practice.
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If you do not overcome your tendency to give up easily, your life leads to nothing.
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Reading good books implants good ideas in the mind, develops good aspirations, and leads to the cultivation of good friends.
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