"When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.“

-Morihei Ueshiba

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Morihei Ueshiba quote about wisdom: "When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him if he wants to pull back, send him on his way."

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"Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher."

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"Failure is the key to success each mistake teaches us something."

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