Quotes From Master Funakoshi

True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.

The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants.

Karate is like boiling water, if you do not heat it constantly it will soon start to cool.

Just as it is the clear mirror that reflects without distortion, or the quiet valley that echoes a sound, so must one who would study Karate Do purge himself of selfish and evil thoughts, for only with a clear mind and conscience can he understand that which he receives.

Karate Do strives internally to train the mind to develop a clear conscience, enabling one to face the world honestly, while externally developing strength to the point where one may overcome even ferocious wild animals. Mind and technique become one in true Karate.