Quotes from Rickson Gracie

If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting you when I feel like it.

The biggest gift I received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace.

Be positive and the challenge will be easier.

If today you have nothing to be happy about, thank God for the potential of tomorrow.

A strong body is a good asset. A strong mind is a very good asset.

Finding the balance between body, mind and spirit is a great achievement.

I see fear as a sign of intelligence, of preservation.

My code of life and my personal bushido is honour, respect, loyalty, courage and surrender.

Not the past, not the future, life is now.

Study is a life long pursuit.

True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart.

In life, when presented with any situation, breathe, take your time, focus and then decide what to do.

A 10,000 mile walk, begins with a single step and continues one step at a time.

The journey has to be based on passion. Put yourself in something you love to do. If you love what you do you're able to dedicate yourself, overcome obstacles.

I believe intelligence and fear are very close together. Guys who say they are not afraid of anything, they are stupid. They are silly to me...I am afraid of everything

It doesn't matter what it is, it becomes better with love.

If you don't love yourself, who is supposed to do it for you?

My inspiration's coming from nature, I love nature and all the expressions, I love art, I love expressions of beauty. It's part of my life, being engaged in the moment.

I don't believe in luck; it's just dedication to the technique plus good physical condition.

A brave man, a real fighter is not measured by how many times he falls, but how many times he stands up.

Physical strength (hard work), mental strength (perseverance) and spiritual strength (love & acceptance) are the keys to continuous growth.

I always keep my mind open. For me, a mind has to work like like a parachute, works only if it's open.

If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle.

If you are ready to die, then you are ready to live.