Zen is like soap. First you wash with it, and then you wash off the soap.

As a samurai, I must strengthen my character; as a human being I must perfect my spirit

Do not think that this is all there is. More and more wonderful teachings exist.

Thirst for victory leads to defeat; not tiring of defeat leads to victory.

The world is wide, full of happenings. Keep this in mind and never believe 'I'm the onlyone who knows.'

The moon does not think to be reflected, nor does the water think to reflect, in the Hirosawa Pond.

Alcoholism is a choice... not a life sentence.

First group impressions can mask a lot of individual variations in the members.

Keep saying hello to people. They will be the differentiator for you for the rest of your life.

War is not the continuation of policy. It is the breakdown of policy.

Public opinion sets bounds to every government, and is the real sovereign in every free one.

Great stories don't often make great movies. Its' a crafted art form.

To idealize: all writing is a campaign against cliché. Not just clichés of the pen but clichés of the mind and clichés of the heart.

Love aright and you will never be sad. Embrace God's will and you will be filled with joy and peace.

I have a wonderful white coat I can wear on the court and also in New York for those rainy days...its lady-like and goes perfect with my personality.

Did you know hemp is a natural fiber