Yagyu Quotes & Sayings

The continually moving mind is philosophically symbolized by the avatar Fudo Myo-o, the Wisdom King, often depicted holding a sword in one hand for cutting through ignorance, and a rope in the other for tying up passions. — Yagyu Munenori

If there's a role for me in something in the future to do with 'The Last of Us,' absolutely I would do it, twice on Sunday. — Troy Baker

I know nothing about how to win over others. I know only the way know the way to win over myself.
attributed to the (master) swordsman Yagyu, who was a teacher (and samurai?) to the Shogun himself. — Tsunetomo Yamamoto

Stay alive, stay active, and get as much practice as you can. — Frank Sinatra

I have not lost any of my crazy, fearless, raw, soulful, eclectic side and I plan on continuing to tell universal stories in an unforgettable way. — Janelle Monae

Freedom's untidy, and free people are free to make mistakes and commit crimes and do bad things. — Donald Rumsfeld

The undisturbed mind is like the calm body water reflecting the brilliance of the moon. Empty the mind and you will realize the undisturbed mind. — Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi

Once a fight has started, if you get involved in thinking about what to do, you will be cut down by your opponent with the very next blow. — Yagyu Munenori

It has been great portraying Gollum, but it will be great to see my face on screen for a change. — Andy Serkis

It is bias to think that the art of war is just for killing people. It is not to kill people, it is to kill evil. It is a strategem to give life to many people by killing the evil of one person. — Yagyu Munenori

When I wake up, I'm like, 'I gotta go to Whole Foods.' I'm constantly reading cookbooks; I bring hardcover cookbooks with me on the plane and tag pages. I just have this crazy food obsession. — Chrissy Teigen

Conquering evil, not the opponent is the essence of swordsmanship. — Yagyu Munenori

You should strike at the moon in the water. — Yagyu Munenori

But as Max tugged him out the door a different feeling stole over him, something strange, behind the regret, deeper than the mourning. It wasn't until much later that he was able to identify it.

Excitment. — A. Ashley Straker

When you strike a blow, do not let your mind dally on it, not concerning yourself with whether or not it is a telling blow; you should strike again and again, over and over, even four or five times. The thing is not to let your opponent even raise his head. — Yagyu Munenori

I have a funny accent in every language. — Carmen Busquets

Nearly every aspect of modern civilization has been flattening down except one: money. Minting money is one of the last jobs left for a central government that most political parties agree is legitimate. It takes a central bank to battle the perennial scourges of counterfeit and fraud. Someone has to regulate the amount of money issued, keep track of the serial numbers, ensure that the money is trusted. A robust currency requires accuracy, coordination, security, enforcement - and an institution that takes responsibility for all those. Thus behind every currency stands a watchful central bank. — Kevin Kelly

The sky is the sky wherever you go. — Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi

See first with your mind, then with your eyes, and finally with your body. — Yagyu Munenori