The Way of the Sword Quotes

“Anyone can give up; it is the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone would expect you to fall apart, now that is true strength.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“Each mistake teaches you something new about yourself. There is no failure, remember, except in no longer trying. It is the courage to continue that counts.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“Wherever it is you may be, it is your friends who make your world.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“The impossible becomes possible if only your mind believes it.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“There is no failure except in no longer trying.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“A samurai must remain calm at all times even in the face of danger.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“Don’t try to eat an elephant for lunch.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“Impatience is a hindrance. As with all things if you attempt to take shortcuts, the final destination will rarely be as good and may even be attainable.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“Mistakes are our teachers,’ explained Sensei Yamada, bowing before the Buddha. ‘As long as you recognize them for what they are, they can help you learn about life. Each mistake teaches you something new about yourself. There is no failure, remember, except in no longer trying. It is the courage to continue that counts.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“In a fight between a strong body and a strong technique, technique will prevail. In a fight between a strong technique and a strong mind, mind will prevail because it will find the weak point in your opponent. While many of you are approaching this understanding, only one student has embraced the knowledge necessary to achieve this.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

“Instead of allowing yourself to be led and trapped by your feelings, let them disappear as they form like letters drawn upon water with a finger. They cannot hurt you unless you let them.”
― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword

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― Chris Bradford, The Way of the Sword