To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill.

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"Practicing a kata exactly is one thing, engaging in a real fight is another."

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

- Gichin Funakoshi

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"The goal of martial arts is to affect the mind and spirit, not just the body."

- Gichin Funakoshi

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"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of character."

- Gichin Funakoshi

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"The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants."

- Gichin Funakoshi

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

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