Morihei Ueshiba Quotes

Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God - the rest will be given.

If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have a paradise in a few years.

No one can find inner peace except by working, not in a self- centered way, but for the whole human family.

Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

Let brothers and sisters from one end of the world, speak in all brotherly love, all affection, and one sweetness, to their brothers and sisters in the other extremity of the world. Then we shall succeed in rearing up one vast cathedral in this world, where men of all nations and races shall glorify the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.

Concern yourselves more with the needs of others, with the needs of all humanity, and you'll have peace of mind.

Aikido is the Way and Principle of harmonizing Heaven, Earth and Man.

Infinite altruism is the basis of peace and happiness. If you want altruism, you must control hate and you must practice patience. The main teachers of patience are our enemies.

Fill your mind with truth; fill your heart with love; fill your life with service.

It seems to me that there are two great enemies of peace - fear and selfishness.

Aikido is based on the projection of love.

A good peace, a solid peace, a peace in which communities can flourish, can only be built when we ask ourselves and each other to be more than just good, and better than just strong. And a good life, a meaningful life, a life in which we can enjoy the world and live with purpose, can only be built if we do more than live for ourselves.

True giving is a thoroughly joyous thing to do. We experience happiness when we form the intention to give, in the actual act of giving, and in the recollection of the fact that we have given. Generosity is a celebration. When we give something to someone we feel connected to them, and our commitment to the path of peace and awareness deepens.

Love and compassion benefit both ourselves and others. Through kindness to others, your heart and mind will be peaceful and open.

Compassion is a spiritual technology.

Once you encourage the thought of compassion in your mind, once it becomes active, then your attitude towards others changes automatically.

We need to learn, practice, study, know, and understand how angels live with each other. When this community comes to the point to be perfectly honest and upright, you will never find a poor person; none will lack, all will have sufficient.

The transformation from separation to unity, from conflict to peace, is the goal of all spiritual traditions.

Woodstock was not about sex, drugs, and rock and roll. It was about spirituality, about love, about sharing, about helping each other, living in peace and harmony.

If you Desire Peace for Others, you'll Receive it.

When we truly are putting others first, we cannot but feel at peace with ourselves.

To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.

Throwing away Zen mind is correct Zen mind. Only keep the question, 'What is the best way of helping other people?'