“I don't doubt that at the dawn of martial arts, the main goal was to beat up one's opponents in the most effective way possible. But then, indirectly, the alchemy of martial arts began to strike some chords deep within the spirit of many individuals, transforming living war-machines into poets, artists, and philosophers.” WayArtWarSpiritArtistIndividualGoalDoubtPoetBeatsArt IsMachinesPhilosopherStrikesDawnOpponentsMartial ArtsChordsTransformingAlchemyDeep Within Book:On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology Source: On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology
“It would strike me as ridiculous to want to doubt the existence of Napoleon; but if someone doubted the existence of the earth 150years ago, perhaps I should be more willing to listen, for now he is doubting our whole system of evidence.” IfsWantShouldWholeEarthExistenceHistoryDoubtWillingEvidenceStrikesRidiculousDoubted Book:On Certainty Source: On Certainty
“The things that haven't been done before, Are the tasks worthwhile today; Are you one of the flock that follows, or Are you one that shall lead the way? Are you one of the timid souls that quail At the jeers of a doubting crew, Or dare you, whether you win or fail, Strike out for a goal that's new?” WaySoulDoneTodayWinningGoalDoubtFailingHavensTasksDareStrikesWorthwhileCrewFlocksQuails Author:Edgar Guest
“I tried to eliminate the need for Israel to strike out, militarily, by removing its major threat and attacker, and that was Egypt. I've written a few books on the subject. There's no doubt that the best way to resolve Israel's problems is to negotiate peace between Israel and its immediate neighbors, particularly the Palestinians. And that's something that's not going to be achieved, in my opinion, without the strong involvement of the American president.” WayNeedsBookProblemStrongPresidentOpinionDoubtWrittenSubjectsMajorsThreatIsraelStrikesNeighborBest WayNo DoubtResolvePalestinianEgyptInvolvementAmerican President Author:Jimmy Carter