"The principle of self defense is an American tradition that began at Lexington and Concord."

-- Robert F. Williams

#Self Quotes #Principles Quotes #Defense Quotes

“For me, setting and description is a challenge. I always want to get that part just right, and sometimes the words won't work.”
“You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars.”
“Rather than being confined to a separate dimension, martial arts should be an extension of our way of living, of our philosophies, of the way we educate our children, of the job we devote so much of our time to, of the relationships we cultivate, and of the choices we make every day.”

Source : Daniele Bolelli (2010). “On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology”, p.3, North Atlantic Books
“I believe every act of violence is also a message that needs to be understood. Violence should not be answered just by greater violence but by real understanding. We must ask: 'Where is the violence coming from? What is its meaning?”
“With charm youâ€™ve got to get up close to see it; style slaps you in the face.”
“Were I so tall as to reach the pole or grasp the ocean at a span, I must be measured by my soul. The mind is the standard of the man.”
“Personal disintegration remains always an imminent danger.”
“Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say.”

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