Sara Casalino > Sara's Quotes

“What we call “mastery” can be defined as that mysterious process through which what is at first difficult or even impossible becomes easy and pleasurable through diligent, patient, long-term practice.”
― George Leonard, The Way of Aikido: Life Lessons from an American Sensei

“Failure is the key to success; Each mistake teaches us something”
― Morihei Ueshiba, The Art of Peace

“Instead of foolishly waging war, hereafter we will wage peace, the true purpose of Aikido. We will train to prevent war, to abolish nuclear weapons, to protect the environment, and to serve society”
― Morihei Ueshiba, The Art of Peace

“Bushido is not learning how to die; it is learning how to live”
― Morihei Ueshiba, The Art of Peace

“I’m not teaching you how to move your feet; I’m teaching you how to move your mind”
― Morihei Ueshiba, The Art of Peace

“Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed into a razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion”
― Morihei Ueshiba, The Art of Peace

“There is evil and disorder in the world because people have forgotten that all things emanate from one source. Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything”
― Morihei Ueshiba, The Art of Peace

“I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.”
― Mother Teresa

“You did not make me stronger. This trauma didn't make me stronger. I was already strong. -Bound by Firelight”
― Dana Swift, Bound by Firelight

“No, I would not want to live in a world without dragons, as I would not want to live in a world without magic, for that is a world without mystery, and that is a world without faith.”
― R.A. Salvatore, Streams of Silver