Sadami Yamada Quotes

To gain mastery you must unite the qualities of spirit, strength, technique and the ability to take the initiative.

(Page 31). ~ Sadami Yamada

To appreciate the best opportunity for attack and defence, you must fully understand the rhythm of movement.

(Page 28). ~ Sadami Yamada

Seek to become conscious of being filled with ki, the power of the universe, and to use that power well. To be at one with this great power is aikido, the way of the spirit.

(Page 17). ~ Sadami Yamada

However keen you may be to begin your study, before you venture on to the mat and attempt any of the basic techniques it is necessary to know something of the principles that govern aikido, for unless you do understand a little about posture, movement, balance, gentleness and courtesy, you will not be a satisfactory pupil.

(Page 18). ~ Sadami Yamada

the adaptive nature of our brain inevitably follows that we, and only we can decide which part of our mind to cultivate, and which part to leave withering and decaying. ~ Yamada Takumi

Intense desire not only creates its own possibilities, but its own talents. Don't be afraid to do something just because it's impossible. ~ Kobi Yamada

Believe in your dreams. Believe in today. Believe that you are loved. Believe that you make a difference. Believe we can build a better world. Believe when others might not. Believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Believe that you might be that light for someone else. Believe that the best is yet to be. Believe in each other. Believe in yourself. I believe in you. ~ Kobi Yamada

No, let's be fair," I said. "Being a villain's an option."

"You did not say that," Fox-mask said, incredulous, "It's not an option at all."

The girl in blue looked at Mrs. Yamada, "Ex-villain's corrupting the kids, and you're not stopping her?"

Mrs. Yamada was frowning at me.

"I'm going somewhere with this, honest," I said.

"If you're sure," she said. "I can stop you at any time."

"You can."

I looked at the gathered kids. A few of the less successful butterfly catchers had drifted away and approached.

"I always hated the speeches when I was in school, the preaching in auditoriums, the one-note message. Stuff like saying drugs are bad. It's wrong. Drugs are fantastic."

"Um," Fox-mask said.

Mrs. Yamada was glaring at me, but she hadn't interrupted.

"People wouldn't do them if they weren't. They make you feel good, make your day brighter, give you energy-"

"Weaver," Mrs. Yamada cut in.

"-until they don't," I said. "People hear the message that drugs are bad, that they'll ruin your life if you do them once. And then you find out that isn't exactly true because your friends did it and turned out okay, or you wind up trying something and you're fine. So you try them, try them again. It isn't a mind-shattering moment of horrible when you try that first drug. Or so I hear. It's subtle, it creeps up on you, and you never really get a good, conv ~ Wildbow

She stretched her arms towards me without moving from the spot, as if there were a fence preventing her from getting any closer. I rushed over and embraced her and she clung to me as if she were drowning. ~ Taichi Yamada

Someone who wants to attain enlightenment must be brave. He must rush into the crowd of enemies with a dagger. In the practice of Zen, enemies are our delusive thoughts and passions. ~ Yamada Koun

Everything is a once in a lifetime experience. ~ Kobi Yamada

In a future time when most human thought has been accelerated by artificial intelligence and external memory can be shared on a universal matrix... GITS 2 ~ Masaki Yamada

Every life comes with a story ... and a possibility for a great adventure. ~ Kobi Yamada

If you want to make the days of your life really matter, then you must love something. ~ Kobi Yamada

Believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Believe that you may be that light for someone else. ~ Kobi Yamada

We must remember that one of the most insidious ways of keeping women and minorities powerless is to let them only talk about harmless and inconsequential subjects ... ~ Mitsuye Yamada

He looks kind, but he's really a huge sex fiend. He's perverted and spoiled and always jealous. And he hasn't called me for two weeks. But he's cool, isn't he? My guy. I'm the only one that knows...that the coolest part of him is his naked back. ~ Yugi Yamada

Follow your dreams. They know the way. ~ Kobi Yamada

The future is sending back good wishes and waiting with open arms. ~ Kobi Yamada

Yamada might be a good general - Mat did not know - but he had never stood a chance against Riselle and that marvelous bosom. ~ Robert Jordan

Every now and then, bite off more than you can chew. ~ Kobi Yamada

What parents need to teach their children is not how to keep from falling down but rather to understand that, no matter how many times they fall down, they can always get up again! Right! ...It's like that proverb! The one about the lion pushing his own cubs over the cliff to make them tough... Hey! I got it, Mayama!! Next time you see Yamada, drag her up to the roof and throw her over!

That's not tough love, that's homicide! ~ Chika Umino

The purpose of Zen is the perfection of character. ~ Yamada Koun

Be good to yourself. If you don't take care of your body, where will you live? ~ Kobi Yamada

Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down. ~ Kobi Yamada

She too was gazing at the glimmering winows across the city. ~ Taichi Yamada